School Day

The school day starts at 8:45am and finishes at 3:15pm for all year groups.
Late arrivals and late collections are monitored on a daily basis.

Pupils receive a total of 32 hours and 25 minutes of teaching during a normal school week (excluding lunchtime and morning and afternoon break).  The day is organised, as follows:

Early Years
08:45 – 12 :00 Morning Session                               
12:00 – 1:00 : Lunch Break                                     
1:00 – 15:15 : Afternoon Session             

Key Stage 1
08:45 – 12:15 : Morning Session                               
12:15 – 1:15 : Lunch Break                                     
1:15 – 15:15 : Afternoon Session 

Key Stage 2
08:45 – 12:30 : Morning Session
12:30 – 1:30 : Lunch Break
1:30 – 15:10 : Afternoon Session

Good attendance is expected and rewarded at Ashby Fields Primary School.  If your child is unable to attend due to illness please notify the school office on 01327 310 068 before 8.45 am. There is a 24 hour telephone answering service to enable you to report an absence at any time.

An attendance award is given to the class with the best attendance each week and there is a reward for the class with the best attendance for the school year. The school does not authorise term time holidays.  From 1st September 2013, a new law gives NO entitlement to parents to take their child on holiday during term time. Any application for leave must only be in exceptional circumstances and Headteachers would not be expected to class any term time holiday as exceptional. Parents can be fined by the Local Authority and the initial Fixed Penalty Notice of £60.00 will be issued to each parent for each child (i.e. two parent family, two children = £240.00).

Further information about attendance is published in the school's pupil attendance policy.

 

Attendance Ambassadors

 

Attendance Ambassadors play a vital role in fostering a culture of excellent attendance within our school community. Selected from each class, these individuals are chosen for their commendable attendance records, reflecting their commitment to learning and engagement in school activities. Their selection is not only an honour but also a significant responsibility, as they serve as role models for their peers.

Once appointed, Attendance Ambassadors are tasked with encouraging and supporting their classmates in their journey towards improved attendance. By sharing personal experiences and strategies, they help to create an environment where attendance is seen as essential to success. Their unique position allows them to inspire their fellow pupils, promoting a mindset that values consistent attendance.

Attendance Ambassadors also collaborate closely with school leadership to implement various initiatives aimed at enhancing overall attendance figures. They play a crucial part in generating ideas and executing strategies that make attendance a shared goal across all classes. This partnership between pupils and staff fosters a united approach to overcoming attendance challenges.

Each week, Attendance Ambassadors have the important duty of presenting attendance figures during school assemblies. They celebrate improvements, recognising and rewarding pupils who have demonstrated significant progress. These weekly highlights serve to motivate all pupils, reinforcing the message that regular school attendance is paramount to achieving academic success. Through their efforts, Attendance Ambassadors contribute significantly to creating a positive school environment where every child's presence is valued and encouraged.