The School Day
Age Group | Drop Off | Pick Up |
Pre-School | Doors Open at 09.00/12.25 | 12.00/15.25 |
Reception | Doors Open at 08.55 | 15.30 |
Years 1-4 | Doors Open at 08.45 and close at 08.55 | 15.30 |
Length of the School Week
In March 2022, the Government introduced a non-statutory expectation of a 32.5 hour minimum core school week by September 2023. In July 2023 the deadline to meet this expectation was deferred to September 2024 at the latest, in recognition of the pressures facing schools. This applies to all mainstream, state-funded schools in England. It does not include pupils in early years settings, 16-19 provision (including school sixth forms) or specialist settings, such as special schools and alternative provision, but specialist settings and alternative provision are also encouraged to consider extending their core week where appropriate.
A core school week is the time from morning registration to the official end of the school day for all pupils (including breaks). It does not include optional activities, or those that are only available for some pupils.
(Taken from Length of the School Week Issued by the Department for Education July 2023)
A core week at Southcott Lower School for all children (Reception to Year 4) totals
32 hours 55 minutes (08.55-15.30 Monday-Friday).
Our school day is extended with the provision of before and after school clubs. These are run by Kidz Zone and the hours of operation are:
Breakfast Club: 07.30 until the start of the school day
After School Club: End of the school day until 18.00
More information can be found on the link below.
Our term dates can be found by clicking on the link below