Drop-off and Collection Summary
Ensuring the safe arrival and departure of pupils is a priority. This policy outlines the procedures and expectations for parents, staff, and pupils to maintain an organised and secure system for drop-offs and collections.
Key Principles:
- Orderly Dismissal: Teachers and staff are responsible for safely dismissing pupils.
- Safety First: Pupils will not be allowed to leave with unknown persons or without prior arrangement.
- Walking Home: Only Year 5 & 6 pupils are permitted to walk home alone, with written permission and school approval.
- Changes to Routine: Parents must inform the school of any changes to usual pick-up arrangements.
- Punctuality: Parents must ensure children arrive and are collected on time, including after extra-curricular activities.
- Late Arrivals: Late drop-offs and collections will be monitored, allowing for extenuating circumstances.
- Kids Club: If parents are delayed, children will be placed in Acorns After School Club until 5:30pm (charges apply).
School Responsibilities:
Drop-off:
- School starts at 8:40am; pupils should arrive by this time.
- Registers are taken at 8:50am; late arrivals receive a late mark (‘L’).
- Arrival after 9:10am is marked as unauthorised absence (‘U’).
- Late arrivals must be accompanied by a parent/carer and provide a reason for lateness.
Collection:
- School ends at 3:15pm.
- Teachers will dismiss pupils to a recognised adult.
- Year 5 & 6 pupils may walk home alone with written permission and school approval.
- Late collections will be monitored, and parents contacted.
- If a parent is deemed unfit to collect their child, the Designated Safeguarding Lead will be informed.
Parent Responsibilities:
- Ensure children are not left unattended before 8:40am.
- Arrive punctually for collection at 3:15pm or 4:15pm after activities.
- Notify the school in advance of any changes to pick-up arrangements.
- Children will not be released to unknown persons or if the parent is deemed unfit.
- Early collections must be arranged in advance, with children signed out at the office.
- Playground rules: No ball games before or after school; school equipment should not be used outside school hours.
Children:
- Expected to leave promptly with a recognised adult.
- Should not use school play equipment after school hours.
Club Leaders:
- Responsible for ensuring pupils are handed over to a recognised adult after sessions.
- Extra-curricular activities finish at 4:15pm; children must be collected promptly.
Travelling Alone:
- Parents must assess risks and provide written consent for Year 5 & 6 pupils to travel alone.
- Requests must be made to the School’s Health and Safety Committee for review.
- The school is not responsible for children’s safety during their journey to and from school.
Late Collection Protocol:
- Parents/carers and emergency contacts will be notified.
- Children will be placed in Kids Club at 3:45pm if not collected (charges apply).
- Persistent lateness may be reported to the Attendance Officer or Children’s Social Care.
- If a child is not collected within 45 minutes, the school will contact the Police and Children’s Services.
Early Collection Procedure:
- Prior notification is required.
- Parents must sign children out at the office and provide proof of appointments.
- The child’s return must be reported to the school office.
Supervision on School Site:
- The school does not provide supervision before 8:40am or after 3:15pm unless children attend breakfast club, booster classes, or after-school clubs.
- Outside these times, parents are responsible for their child’s welfare.
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