School Day - Newman Road

The academy day begins at 7.45am for pupils wishing to join our Rise and Shine Breakfast Club provision. This is available for children from Reception to Year 2. The provision is free to all pupils from Reception to Year 2 and places do not need to be booked in advance. 

FS2 and KS1 - Registration is 8.25am.  Gates open 8.20am

Ducklings 1 - Morning session starts 8.25am

Ducklings 2 - Morning session starts 8.25am

Key Stage 1 

Each morning session consists of morning work and registration, then a Maths, Phonics, Writing and Reading Lesson with a break of 15 minutes.  

Pupils have a 45 minutes break for lunch, which includes time for physical activity on one of our 4 school play areas. Indoor provision is also available for those pupils who would benefit from it.

Afternoon sessions begin with registration and end with a story. During the afternoon, lessons cover our ambitious bespoke wider curriculum; Geography, History, Science, Religious Education. Information and Communication Technology, Art, Design Technology Relationship, Sex and Health Education, Personal and Social Development and Physical Education. 

FS2 - School finishes at 3.00pm

KS1 - School finishes at 3.05pm

Early Years

The day begins with registration and a morning meeting on the carpet. During the morning children are taught maths, writing and phonics; they have opportunities to work with an adult and independently. Pupils also enjoy free and directed outdoor learning, including physical development.     

The afternoon is focused around creative learning and knowledge and understanding of the world. Children work with staff and learn independently through our fantastic provision, supported by skilled adults. 

Reception children have a 45 minute lunch break and enjoy physical play in their designated playground. 

Total number of compulsory hours open per week = 33.35

Ducklings 1 and 2 (Nursery)

Each session begins with a short group time, then children are supported to learn through their play both indoors and out. Staff take small groups, pairs or individual children for focused adult led learning each session ends with a further group time of singing and stories.  

Ducklings 1 for 2 and 3yr old children 

8.25am-11.25am session/12.00-3.00pm session

Ducklings 2 for 3 and 4yr old children

8.25am-11.25am session/ 12.00pm-3.00pm session
Full day places are also available.

After School Care - Sunset Club

Our Sunset Club is based at Newman Road for all pupils. The club runs from the end of the school day to 5.30pm Monday - Thursday and 5.00pm on Fridays. Children are provided with a snack, and participate in supervised activities.

Pupils who attend our Fife Street site are escorted to Newman Road at the end of the day by school minibus. Parents collect their children from Newman Road. The cost is £5 per session, payable via ParentPay. Places must be booked in advance using the booking forms available from the school office.