At Sutton Courtenay CofE Primary School, our day is designed to give every child a calm start, purposeful learning, and joyful play—reflecting our Christian ethos and values of being Ready, Respectful, and Responsible.

Arrival and Start of Day

• Gates open: 8:35am (main playground entry for all children)
• Registration & lessons begin: 8:45am
• Children go straight to class on arrival and settle to their morning activity for a calm, focused start.
• Late arrivals: After 8:45am, please enter via the main office; your child will be marked late.

Breakfast Club

• Open daily from 7:45am
• A healthy breakfast and a positive start to the day.
• Bookings via Arbor.

Playtimes

• Years 1, 3 & 5: 10:10–10:30am
• Years 2, 4 & 6: 10:35–10:55am
• Reception follows its own timetable and transitions to KS1 playtimes later in the year.
• A first-aider is timetabled for every playtime.
• Community leadership: Older pupils (years 5 and 6) act as Play Leaders, supporting younger children and promoting positive play and inclusion.
• Wet play: Children remain in class with staff supervision.

Lunchtimes

• Reception: 11:30–12:15
• Years 1, 3 & 5: 11:45–12:30
• Years 2, 4 & 6: 12:15–1:00
• Bookings for school dinners are made via Arbor.
• In the dining hall, staff actively teach and model dining skills (e.g., use of cutlery, courteous conversation).
• Community leadership: Older pupils (Years 5 & 6) support younger children and model positive behaviour, fostering kindness and responsibility.
• A first-aider is on duty throughout lunch.

Collective Worship

• Monday: Whole-school, led by HT/DHT – 2:45-3:05pm
• Tuesday: Classroom worship, led by class teachers – 3:00–3:15pm
• Wednesday: Singing assembly, led by Music Lead – 2:00–2:25pm
• Thursday: Open the Book, led by All Saints Church Vicar – 9:00–9:30am
• Friday: Celebration assembly, led by HT/DHT – 2:45–3:10pm
  Reception joins KS1 assemblies in the summer term when appropriate.

End of Day & Collection

• School finishes: 3:15pm
• Children are collected from the main playground.
• If you are delayed or someone different is collecting, please contact the office as soon as possible:📞 01235 848333 | ✉ office@sutton-courtenay.school
• Late collection: At 3:20pm, pupils go to the main office and are registered as a late collection; the admin team will contact parents/carers.
• Children booked into After-School Club go directly with their class teaching assistant to After-School Club at 3:15pm.
• For safeguarding and safety, pupils will only be released to individuals listed on Arbor or confirmed by a parent/carer via telephone.

Wraparound Care

• Breakfast Club: 7:45–8:30am (daily)
• After-School Club: 3:15–5:45pm (Mon–Thu)  and 3:15–5:30pm (Fri)
• Bookings via Arbor. For support with Arbor, contact the school office : office@sutton-courtenay.school or 01235 848333.

Attendance & Punctuality

We know from best practice that consistent attendance and punctual starts are closely associated with better learning, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. Every minute in school counts:

• Arrive by 8:35am to ensure a calm transition into class and a prompt 8:45am start.
• Aim for 100% attendance wherever possible; please avoid term-time absence.
• If your child is unwell, notify the office by 8:30am.
• If someone different is collecting, or you anticipate a delay, please inform the office promptly and ensure your child’s authorised collection list is up-to-date in Arbor.

By working together—home and school—we help every child be Ready for learning, Respectful in their interactions, and Responsible in their choices.

Total Weekly Hours

The school week totals 32.5 hours.