Harpley:

THE SCHOOL DAY School begins: 8.45 am Playtime: 10.40 – 11 am Lunchtime: 12 noon – 1.00 pm Lessons end – 3.15 pm Children should be punctual but not arrive too early as the playground areas are not supervised before school. However, we welcome the children into school from 8.40am. Parents are always welcome to come into school but children should be encouraged to be independent and come in, bringing their own things where possible. Please note that although lessons end at 3.15. Pupils need a few minutes at the end of the day to collect their belongings. Pupils leave school at 3.20pm.

 ATTENDANCE Please inform the school of any absence as soon as possible by word of mouth, telephone or letter. Should we NOT be informed of the reason for a pupil’s nonattendance the absence may be marked as unauthorised. The registers are closed ten minutes after the start of each school session. Please always let us know if your child is away for any reason. An absence will be recorded as unauthorised if 

 No explanation has been received from a parent/carer or the school is unsatisfied with the explanation 

 A pupil is absent for unexceptional reasons e.g. a birthday 

 A pupil is absent from school on holiday County guidelines regarding pupil absence state that absences may be authorised at a school’s discretion for 

 Exceptional special occasions, ceremonies, extra-curricular exams etc 

 Bereavement and family crises. As several children travel to school independently we will always phone to clarify absences if parents do not contact us. This is to ensure pupils safety. We are not ‘checking up’! Full NCC attendance guidelines are available from the office

Great Massingham:

THE SCHOOL DAY School begins: 8.45 am Playtime: 10.25 – 10.40 am Lunchtime: 12 noon – 1.00 pm Lessons end – 3.20 pm Children should be punctual but not arrive too early as the playground areas are not supervised before school. Parents are always welcome to come into school but children should be encouraged to be independent and come in, bringing their own things where possible. 

 ATTENDANCE Please inform the school of any absence as soon as possible by word of mouth, telephone or letter. Should we NOT be informed of the reason for a pupil’s nonattendance the absence may be marked as unauthorised. The registers are closed ten minutes after the start of each school session. Please always let us know if your child is away for any reason. An absence will be recorded as unauthorised if 

 No explanation has been received from a parent/carer or the school is unsatisfied with the explanation 

 A pupil is absent for unexceptional reasons e.g. a birthday 

 A pupil is absent from school on holiday County guidelines regarding pupil absence state that absences may be authorised at a school’s discretion for 

 Exceptional special occasions, ceremonies, extra-curricular exams etc 

 Bereavement and family crises. As several children travel to school independently we will always phone to clarify absences if parents do not contact us. This is to ensure pupils safety. We are not ‘checking up’! Full NCC attendance guidelines are available from the office