Our School Day

Our school day is organised in such a way to provide maximum time for learning across a balanced curriculum.

Our school days starts at 8:55am and ends at 3:25pm (32.5 hours) 

 

free breakfast club (new for september 2026)

Children from recpetion to year 6 can access a free breakfast club from 8:15am each morning, where they will be offered a nutritious breakfast and time to settle into school and socialise. We are offering this club with our partners at 4 Community Trust, a local not for profit organisation that already supports children across Sandwell. 

The breakfast club is part of the government's national programme to make sure every child can start the day with a healthy breakfast and be ready to learn.

The basics

•     When: Every school morning from Thursday, 3 September

•     Time: 8:15 am to 8:45 am. The school day begins at 8:45 am as usual.

•     Cost: Free

•     Who: All pupils are welcome, from Reception to Year 6 (nursery information below)

•     Where: in our wrap around care room, via the external door.

If your child is in our Mini Martin's nursery, you are able to access this provision, however, we will not be able to offer this free of charge, as the DFE only funds reception to year 6. This will be available from 7:30am at a cost of £6.30 per session.

To register for a place in the club, please complete this registration form, so that 4 Community Trust have all of your details. 

Registration From 

Registering helps us plan for numbers, staffing, and food, and means we can hold your child's allergy and medical information so we can keep them safe. It does not commit you to set days. Your child can come as often or as little as you like, whether that is every morning or just the odd day.

Morning Routines 

The school gate opens at 8.45am each morning. Children enter through the main school entrance and will be welcomed by staff members. Children who have attended break Club will be taken to their classes by staff. 

Children are able to go straight in to school and into class. All children will be warmly greeted by the teachers and support staff within their classroom. The school gate closes promptly at 8.55am. Any children arriving after 8.55am will be recorded as late. 

Nursery and Reception: The classroom doors at the front of school

Years 1, 2, 3 and 4:  Playground conservatory

Years 5 and 6: Forest Conservatory.

A member of the Senior Leadership Team will be outside should you need any assistance.

 

End of Day Routines 

The school gates open to our families at 3.15pm and close at 3:35pm. Late collection after 3:35pm will be from the Main Entrance

Mini Martin's Nursery: from their classroom door at the front of school. 

Reception:  from their classroom door at the front of school.

Years 1, 2 and 3 : from the hall conservatory door on the playground. 

Year 4: from the Forest Conservatory.

Year 5: from the Main Entrance

Year 6: from the breakfast  / after school club door if walking home alone (close to the school crossing patrol) , or from the Main Entrance if being collected.

Each morning the children can access a free breakfast from 8:15am, we will also provide toast for anyone that wasn't able to attend. 

Each morning, children will settle quickly and begin their 'flying start' activity for the day.

There will be an activity on the children's desks or the interactive board for the children to complete. These activities focus basic skills that the children need.

Every moment counts and children begin their learning as soon as they enter the classroom.

Children take part in a collective worship each day from 9.00am until 9.20am. Worship takes part as a whole school and also within classrooms. Worship is themed around our school vision and values. This is a space for children to worship collectively, learn about current events, celebrate festivals, share learning, sing songs and be reflective.

Each class has their own individual timetable and cover subjects from across the curriculum.

Pupils also enjoy a 15 minute break each morning.

 

Children are able to enjoy a packed lunch or a school meal. Full use is made of the playground and facilities. Lunchtime supervisors and sports coaches are trained to support children's play.

Activities such as games, skipping and various play equipment are available. Older pupils support younger children through our 'Play Leader' programme. They encourage children to play and to demonstrate our school values.

During the afternoons, children continue to learn subjects across our broad curriculum. Children in KS1 enjoy a short comfort break in between lessons.

We provide a range of activities and clubs for children to participate in up to 4:30pm. These clubs are an opportunity for children to explore a hobby, particular interest or a talent.

Clubs are organised by teachers, support staff and external providers, they are changed each half term. 

Gates for after school club collection will open at 4:25pm and will close at 4:35pm, late collection will be from the Main Entrance. 

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