MFS Parent Handbook 2026–27

PARENT HANDBOOK 2026–27

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CONTENTS WELCOME

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WHO

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WHERE

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HOW

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Our Vision Mission Statement Our Aims Core Values Senior Leadership Team School Governors Friends of Micklefield Teaching Team Non-Teaching Team Class Representatives Parent-to-Parent Communication Houses Parking Bikes & Scooters Walking School-to-Home Communication Parent Portal Contact Diary Homework Diary Curriculum Letter Parent Newsletter Website Parent Handbook Home-to-School Communication Teacher Contact Telephone Email Reports & Parents’ Evenings

WHAT (TO WEAR & BRING) Lower School Upper School iPads Sun Cream Snacks & Water Uniform & Appearance Labelling Jewellery Smart Watches Summer Uniform Hair Uniform Requirements

WHEN

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WHAT IF

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Arriving at School Start of the School Day Assemblies Break Times Milk Lunches Sport Peripatetic Music Lessons Speech & Drama Visitors & Theme Week Day Trips Residential Trips End of the School Day After-School Clubs & Homework Clubs Wraparound Care Homework Clubs Homework Clubs School Calendar Rewards & Sanctions Policies SENCo

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My Child Arrives Late?

My Child is Unwell?

Another Person is Collecting My Child?

My Child Has a Medical Appointment?

My Child Has a Food Allergy or Intolerance?

My Child Needs Medicine to be Administered Contact Details I Am Late Picking Up My Child?

Can My Child Walk Home Alone?

Can My Child Take a Mobile Phone to School?

What Happens if My Child Needs First Aid? Lost Property Fire Drill / Lockdown Procedure Pupil Absence During Term Time

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WELCOME

From the HEADMASTER

Dear Parents, A very warm welcome to Micklefield School. We are delighted that you have chosen to place your child within the Micklefield family and we look forward to working in partnership with you to provide the very best education for your child.

At Micklefield we pride ourselves on offering a nurturing, family-friendly environment that provides high-quality, tailored education alongside dedicated pastoral care.

We aim to make education a success for all pupils by offering a breadth of opportunities, where each child is encouraged to develop their potential while becoming confident, responsible and independent members of our community.

We hope that your child will be very happy here and that the information contained in this handbook is useful in answering some of the many questions that you may have. Working together and building a strong home-school partnership will ensure your child has a positive and successful experience at Micklefield School.

I fully understand the importance of effective communication with parents, always remembering that we all want the very best for each and every child. Our staff are always happy to speak with you if you have any questions or concerns. Your child’s class teacher should be your first point of contact should you need any advice or assistance.

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WHO OUR VISION

OUR AIMS

Our vision is to be a forward-thinking school that delivers the very best educational experience for our school family.

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To be a family school with a strong values-led culture of kindness, respect, responsibility and resilience.

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To provide a happy, safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and feel a sense of belonging.

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To deliver a creative, innovative curriculum that is exciting, fun and inspires a passion for learning.

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To provide equal opportunities within an inclusive environment.

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To care for others and the world around us.

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To prepare children for the next stage of their educational journey and to support their successful entry to senior school.

MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to be a vibrant independent school with a warm, family environment. We are committed to maximising the potential in each child by focusing on them as individuals, whilst encouraging our children to thrive and achieve through a rich, broad and ambitious curriculum.

We aim to develop happy, confident and wellrounded children who are future ready with a life-long love for learning.

CORE VALUES

Kindness, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience

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WHO SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Our Senior Leadership Team and year group teaching team for the academic year 2026–27 is shown in this section. They are available to speak to parents before and after school depending on their commitments and duties.

Ryan Ardé Headmaster

Sophie Faupel

Deputy Head & Head of Upper School

SCHOOL GOVERNORS The Chair of Governors is Mr Mark Elsey who can be contacted via Mrs Helena Briggs, Bursar and Clerk to the Governors, Reigate Grammar School.

E: bursar@reigategrammar.org, T: 01737 222 231.

You can access a list of the full governing body on the school website.

Fiona Yarde

Head of Lower School

Clare Barker

SENCO, Inclusion and DSL

Zoe Rule

Head of Early Years

Christianne James

School Operations Manager

FRIENDS OF MICKLEFIELD The Friends of Micklefield (FOM) organise fun activities and events throughout the year, fundraise for extra equipment within school and run the second hand uniform shop. Membership of FOM is automatic on joining the school and new volunteer helpers and committee members are always welcome. There is a FOM noticeboard by the school gate and a FOM post box by the pupil exit door. To contact FOM please email: FOM@micklefieldschool.co.uk or visit their website: www.pta-events.co.uk/micklefield.

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WHO TEACHING TEAM

Reception

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Miss Natasha Leuchter Mrs Danielle Woods Mrs Ria Merriman Mrs Georgina Wield Mrs Natasha Green Mrs Charlotte Yardley-Rees Mrs Emma Barber Mrs Kellie Morgan Mrs Isabel Jubb Mrs Fiona Yarde Miss Grace Ellis Mrs Tracey Warren Mrs Helen Byrne Miss Ellie Lloyd Miss Lucy Berry Mrs Daryl Lambourn Mr Paul Avery Mrs Sophie Harvey Mrs Fiona Berry Mrs Josie Copeman Mrs Jennifer Gillibrand Mrs Kathryn Shepherd Mrs Sophie Faupel Mr Tom Mackrell Mrs Lisa Pullen Mrs Clare Barker

Specialist Teachers

Mr Danny Bracken Mrs Helen Chesterton Mrs Natalie Easton Mrs Julia Forton Ms Emily Man Mrs Hayley Parsons Mr Jacques Seneschall Mrs Nicky Short Mrs Kate Swan 7

Reception Bees Class Teacher Reception Bees Class Teacher Reception Butterflies Class Teacher Reception Teaching Assistant Year 1 Class Teacher Year 1 Class Teacher Year 1 Teaching Assistant Year 1 Teaching Assistant Year 2 Class Teacher Year 2 Class Teacher Year 2 Teaching Assistant Year 2 Teaching Assistant Year 3 Class Teacher Year 3 Class Teacher Year 3 Teaching Assistant Year 3 Teaching Assistant Year 4 Class Teacher Year 4 Class Teacher Year 4 Teaching Assistant Year 5 Class Teacher Year 5 Class Teacher Year 5 Teaching Assistant Year 6 Class Teacher Year 6 Class Teacher Year 6 Teaching Assistant SENCO, Inclusion Lead & Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Head of ICT & Games Teacher Head of PE & Girls’ Games Science Teacher Teaching Support & Cover Modern Foreign Language Teacher Art & DT Teacher Games Teacher Games Teacher Director of Music & Head of Drama

MICKLEFIELD SCHOOL

WHO NON-TEACHING TEAM Marketing & Admissions Executive Premises Assistant PA to Headmaster & Admin School Office Administrator School Operations Manager – financeoffice@micklefieldschool.co.uk School Office Manager Marketing Manager Registrar – admissions@micklefieldschool.co.uk

Mrs Rachel Adams Mr Stanley Cassidy Mrs Charlotte Dance Mrs Sonja Hartington Mrs Christianne James Mrs Nikki Roessler Mrs Susan Trantor Mrs Kirsty Vines

To contact us please use office@micklefieldschool.co.uk or financeoffice@micklefieldschool.co.uk.

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WHO CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Every class has at least one parent representative (Class Rep) who work with FOM to promote their events as well as organising class social events and welcoming new parents to the school.

PARENT-TO-PARENT COMMUNICATION Due to data protection controls we cannot produce class lists with contact information for Class Reps to circulate. However, we do ask new parents if we can share their contact details with the Class Rep so they can make contact.

HOUSES All pupils and staff from Reception to Year 6 are placed in one of our four Houses: Cranston, Fonteyn, Somers and Waterlow. The Houses are named after significant Reigate residents from the town’s history.

The Houses help to encourage a family atmosphere within the school, enabling children to be part of a school-wide team and interact with children across all year groups. Siblings are kept in the same House where possible. House competitions take place across the year and House points are awarded for effort, good behaviour and achievement.

Waterlow

Somers

Named after Walter Blandford Waterlow (1819–91), the fourth Mayor of Reigate.

Waterlow built ‘High Trees’, which is now Dunottar School and financially supported the development of Reigate Grammar School.

Named after the Earl of Somers (1788–1852) whose family owned Reigate Priory and Reigate Priory Park and who created Tunnel Road in Reigate.

Fonteyn

Cranston

Named after famous ballerina Margot Fonteyn (1919–91) who was born in Reigate. Margot started to learn ballet aged four and attended the Royal Ballet. She was famous for her role of Aurora in Sleeping Beauty.

Named after Andrew Cranston (1650–1708) who was a Headmaster of Reigate Grammar School. Cranston started the first ever lending library in Reigate in 1701.

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WHERE PARKING Parking is available in front of the school but is controlled between the hours of 10.00am and 11.00 am.

Cars can also be parked further along Somers Road and St Albans Road. We advise all parents who need to drive to school to park a little distance away and walk the rest of the distance. Please be considerate of our local residents by not parking across driveways or on grass verges. Please note the single yellow line parking restrictions.

Sports Ground – accessed from St Albans Road

Bike and scooter rack

BIKES & SCOOTERS We are proud to participate annually in the Big Walk & Wheel & Bikeability programme each year. If your child would like to cycle or scooter to school, please use the bike/scooter racks provided between the school and nursery building (marked above). Please ensure your child wears an appropriate helmet. Bikes and scooters are left at school at your own risk.

WALKING The school promotes children walking to school whenever possible. This has health benefits for the children and also the added benefit of preventing parents from being delayed by traffic. Parking at the far end of Somers Road / Manor Road is only a five-minute walk from the school.

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HOW SCHOOL-TO-HOME COMMUNICATION We know how important it is to feel well informed and in touch with the school. There are many ways that the school communicates with parents and helps you to stay up to date. Our main way of communicating with parents is either by email or via the Parent Portal.

PARENT PORTAL

CURRICULUM LETTER

On joining Micklefield, you will receive a Parent Portal invite by email from the School Office.

You can use the Parent Portal to book Wraparound Care, view communications sent from the School Office, including your invoices, book parents evening slots, book teacher-led extracurricular clubs, book homework club, view your child’s school report and see fee information.

You will receive a Curriculum Letter via the Parent Portal at the start of every term and half term to provide you with additional information about your child’s learning.

Communications are sent via the Parent Portal.

They provide important information and details about fixtures, trips and school events. Text messages are also used for urgent messages.

If you have any queries regarding accessing the Parent Portal, please email: office@micklefieldschool.co.uk

A weekly newsletter is sent out via the Parent Portal every Friday afternoon.

PARENT NEWSLETTER

WEBSITE Our website has information on our governors and staff, the Friends of Micklefield (FOM), school policies, curriculum, catering, a full staff list, term dates, calendar and much more.

CONTACT DIARY Lower School (Reception, Years 1&2) Teachers may communicate with you via the Lower School Contact Diary. Please ensure you check this book daily.

PARENT HANDBOOK This handbook is updated each academic year.

HOMEWORK DIARY Upper School (Years 3–6)

Teachers may communicate with you via the Upper School Homework Diary. You may also use this to share non-urgent information regarding your child. Please ensure you check this book daily.

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HOW HOME-TO-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION TEACHER CONTACT Lower School Parents have contact with staff at 3.15pm dismissal and can also use the Contact Diary for non-urgent messages and to confirm end of day arrangements.

If necessary a mutually convenient appointment can be made to meet. Please direct requests for meetings via the School Office.

Upper School Staff are happy to meet to discuss concerns at a mutually convenient time. Please direct requests for meetings via the School Office.

TELEPHONE Please telephone the School Office if you have an urgent message or wish to report your child’s absence. T: 01737 224 212. If you need to contact the Wraparound Care team during Wraparound Care Hours, please call 07955 339 699.

EMAIL If you have any queries to direct to the School Office or your child’s teacher, please use the following email: office@micklefieldschool.co.uk Please can we ask that you place your child’s first name and their class (e.g. John 2D) in the subject of the email. A member of our School Office team will then forward your message to the appropriate person. Please also use this email address to advise if someone else is collecting your child.

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HOW REPORTS & PARENTS’ EVENINGS Reports about your child’s progress take place at regular intervals throughout the year:

Information Meeting

These are held for all year groups (including Nursery) during the first two weeks of the Autumn term. At these meetings teachers will share all the necessary information for the year ahead.

AUTUMN

Parents’ Evening

These meetings are held for all year groups during the second half of the Autumn term.

Year 5 Senior School Meetings

A one-to-one meeting is held in the Autumn term with Mr Ardé and Mrs Faupel to discuss senior school options.

Parents’ Evening SPRING

These meetings are held for all year groups apart from Year 6. They take place during the second half of the Spring term.

SUMMER

Written Reports

These reports on progress are shared with parents after half-term.

Parents may ask to have a meeting with their child’s teachers to discuss progress at other times if they wish.

If you have any other queries or concerns that you can’t resolve with your child’s teacher and feel the matter needs to be discussed further, please email the School Office and arrange to speak with Mrs Faupel for Upper School matters, Mrs Yarde for Lower School matters, Mrs Barker for any Reception queries and Miss Rule for any Early Years matters.

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WHAT (TO WEAR & BRING) Every child should have a navy school backpack. Please ensure your child brings the following items to school:

LOWER SCHOOL The following items need to be brought in on the first day and kept at school: √ A spare set of clothes in case of an accident √ School sun hat √ Navy school cagoule √ School painting overall √ A pair of predominantly white trainers - the children wear them at break times and for sports lessons. √ Children may also bring in a small pocket-sized toy to play with at playtimes.

All other resources and equipment are provided by the school.

UPPER SCHOOL Children need a pair of white trainers in school for break times and the following stationery items need to be brought into school each day: Years 3–6

Two pencil cases containing: pencil case 1 – writing pencils, sharpener, eraser, scissors, 15-cm clear ruler, glue stick; pencil case 2 – coloured pencils, felt pens, a few gel pens, highlighters; a calculator and a clear 30-cm ruler

Years 4–6

Additional items: a cartridge pen and spare cartridges (once they have their handwriting licence) and an ink-corrector pen (not Tippex)

Years 5–6

Additional items: a geometry set and an iPad (supplied by school)

iPADS Children have access to iPads from Year 1 to support and enhance their learning. Children in Year 5&6 are issued with their own iPad, which can be taken home for further study. The children sign an iPad responsible use policy. Micklefield uses Smoothwall monitoring and Netsweeper web filtering, which provide robust internet security by effectively blocking harmful content and ensuring safe online environments for users.

SUN CREAM To enjoy the sun safely, we ask that an eight-hour, nut-oil-free and unscented sun cream is applied before arriving at school. Reception: A named supply of sun cream can be kept in the Reception classrooms. Years 1–6: A named supply of sun cream can be kept in your child’s school bag for reapplication during the day.

All children should have a named Micklefield sun hat and named water bottle in school. During hot weather, children are encouraged to refill their water bottles, re-apply sun cream and wear their sun hat. School events will be adapted, as required, to reflect the temperatures and UV levels.

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WHAT (TO WEAR & BRING) SNACKS & WATER We ask parents to supply snacks and a water bottle as detailed below: • Please note that we operate an Allergen Aware policy in school as we have a number of children with severe allergies. We therefore ask that no nuts, no sesame or coconut snacks, or anything that ‘may contain’ these ingredients are brought into school.

• No chocolate, crisps or sweets are allowed.

• Snacks should be sent in a small container so they fit into your child’s tray. √ Whole School: A named water bottle filled with still water – no juice please. √ Reception: Two named snack boxes containing fruit or vegetables. √ Years 1&2: One named snack box containing fruit or vegetables (for children in Lower School who also attend an after-school club, a second snack of fruit or vegetables may also be provided). √ Upper School: One named snack box with a small, light healthy snack.

Please help us by ensuring that everything your child brings to school is named!

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WHAT (TO WEAR & BRING) UNIFORM & APPEARANCE Our uniform is a distinctive part of our school appearance. The following information outlines the school uniform and sports kit requirements.

LABELLING

HAIR

It really helps us if all your child’s uniform and equipment is clearly labelled with your child’s name. We can then quickly return it to your child if it is mislaid.

Children’s hair should be neatly cut and tidy. If children have longer hair (over the eyebrows and shirt collar) this should be tied back with a navy blue band and /or hair clip. Short hair should be long enough that the scalp is not visible and we recommend that is no shorter than grade three. Skin fades, under cuts or other extreme hair styles are not permitted. Gel may be used (in moderation) to style your child’s hair.

JEWELLERY

No jewellery is to be worn apart from plain silver or gold stud earrings. Earrings are not permitted for any PE or games activity. If you wish to pierce your child’s ears, please do this at the beginning of the summer holidays to allow them to fully heal by the start of the academic year, so the earrings can be removed for PE and games lessons.

SMART WATCHES

Children are not allowed smart watches in school. They can be distracting in class, additionally, some watches allow children to take images and videos, which is against our image consent and sharing rules.

SUMMER UNIFORM

The striped summer dress and shorts can be worn during the Summer term and the first half of the Autumn term. If the weather is cold, your child can wear their winter uniform during these months.

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UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

All items should be clearly labelled with your child’s name.

LOWER SCHOOL UNIFORM (Reception to Year 2) Blue blouse or blue shirt Blue plaid pinafore dress*, kilt * or grey trousers* Blue / white stripe dress* or grey shorts* Blue v-neck jumper * Blazer with school logo* Elasticated school tie* (to be worn with shirt) Navy winter coat with school logo* Navy cagoule with school logo*

Navy fleece hat * Smaller size navy backpack with school logo* Blue painting overall * Navy socks (knee length) or navy tights (with pinafore dress and kilt) Grey socks (with trousers /shorts) White socks (with striped dress – no tights) Black low-heeled shoes (no slip-ons)

LOWER SCHOOL SPORTS KIT (Reception to Year 2) PE & Games Kit Blue PE shirt * Navy junior midlayer * Navy shorts or skort * Plain navy tracksuit bottoms Base layer top* Base layer leggings* Sports cap* Navy games socks* (Years 1&2)

Accessories White PE socks Trainers (predominantly white with Velcro fastenings) Navy PE drawstring bag Football boots with Velcro fastening and plastic studs (Years 1&2) Shin pads (Years 1&2) Boot bag (Years 1&2) Please note base layer leggings must be worn with the navy shorts or skort

UPPER SCHOOL UNIFORM (Year 3 to Year 6) Blue blouse or blue shirt Blue plaid kilt * or grey trousers* Blue / white stripe dress* or grey shorts* Blue v-neck jumper * Blazer with school logo* School tie* (to be worn with shirt) Navy winter coat with school logo* Navy cagoule with school logo*

Navy fleece hat * Larger size navy backpack with school logo* Navy sports holdall bag with logo* Navy socks (knee length) or navy tights (with kilt) Grey socks (with trousers /shorts) White socks (with striped dress – no tights) Black low-heeled shoes (no slip-ons)

UPPER SCHOOL SPORTS KIT (Year 3 to Year 6) PE & Games Kit Blue PE shirt * Games shirt * Games shirt – netball * Navy junior midlayer * Navy shorts or skort * Navy tracksuit bottoms* (branded from 24/26 waist) Base layer top* Base layer leggings* Sports cap* Navy games socks* Cricket whites* (Years 5&6 matches only)

Accessories: White PE socks Trainers (predominantly white) Swimming shorts /costume* Swim cap* Football boots with plastic studs Shin pads Boot bag

Please ensure that trainers are well-fitted and fasten with Velcro until your child has learnt to tie their own laces. A graduated sole provides more support and flexibility.

Please avoid trainers with a flat sole.

Tracksuit bottoms purchased from Ellis Scott, available in sizes MY (age 9–10, 24/26 waist), LY (age 12–13, 26/28 waist). Upper School children may wear plain navy bottoms if branded bottoms do not yet fit.

The compulsory uniform items are listed above. Items marked with * need to be purchased from Ellis Scott, 24 Church Street, Reigate, Surrey. T: 01737 243825.

Uniform items can be viewed and ordered via the Micklefield uniform page: https://ellisscott.co.uk/

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WHEN ARRIVING AT SCHOOL Breakfast Club runs every morning from 7.30 am (please see our website for costs). If your child is coming to school for breakfast, please come straight to the front door at Micklefield Nursery and ring the bell. Breakfast is served between 7.30am and 7.50 am. The menu is published on the school website.

Please pre-book Wraparound Care via the Parent Portal (see Home-to-School Communication).

At 8.00am Reception children are escorted to Reception classrooms until the formal start of the day. Children in Year 1 and above are escorted to the Woods Room (Dining Hall).

Children can arrive from 8.00 am via the school gate which provides access to the playground at the rear of the school. A member of staff will welcome children at the gate. Parents may not accompany children to the playground. Reception children may be accompanied to help them settle at the beginning of the school year.

Micklefield Nursery Front Door

Children (in Year 1 and above) arriving at 8.00 am via the side gate will make their way to the Woods Room for quiet reading. At 8.20 am they will go into the playground with the other children before the bell rings at 8.35am. Staff will be on duty to assist the children, if needed.

START OF THE SCHOOL DAY The day starts at 8.35am when the bell is rung and all the children line up in their classes on the playground.

ASSEMBLIES Assemblies take place regularly throughout the week. Periodically, you will be invited to watch a class assembly.

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WHEN BREAK TIMES

SPEECH & DRAMA

All children have a morning break and a lunchtime break of approximately one hour.

We have a speech and drama specialist who takes classes before the school day, during morning break and at lunch times. The children are given the opportunity to take London Academy of Speech and Drama (LAMDA) examinations. Please contact the School Office for further information.

MILK Early Years children including Reception receive free milk daily. This is provided during morning break.

LUNCHES School lunches are freshly cooked by our caterers, Lodestone House. A vegetarian option is available daily. Menus change every week on a three-week rotation. The current three-week menu is shown on the school website. The cost for lunch is included in the fees. Most allergies can be catered for but if you have any specific dietary concerns, please contact the School Office.

SPORT All children take part in PE lessons every week in the school gym. For Lower School, Games is one afternoon a week progressing to two afternoons a week for Years 3 & 4 and one morning and one afternoon for Years 5 & 6 in Upper School. Fixtures are published termly in advance on the school website with fixture letters sent via the Parent Portal weekly which provide full information. There are swimming lessons for children in Years 3–6. You will be informed in advance of the term your child has their lessons.

PERIPATETIC MUSIC LESSONS Vocal and instrumental lessons can be arranged before or during the school day in piano, classical guitar, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, drums, violin, cello, trumpet, cornet, French horn and harp. Please contact the School Office for further information.

VISITORS & THEME WEEK Visiting speakers and theatre groups enrich the curriculum and are enjoyed by the children over the year. Our annual Theme Week is a highlight of the school year where we take a break from our usual school routine and dedicate a whole week to a theme.

The week is packed with workshops, visitors, dress-up days, competitions and much more. The cost of these visits is usually extra to the termly school fee and are added to the following term’s invoice.

DAY TRIPS Each year, children also take part in educational trips linked to their curriculum topics. Our children visit places such as Gatton Park, Godstone Farm, RHS Wisley, Arundel Castle, Hampton Court and the Winchester Science Centre. The cost of these trips is extra to the termly school fee and is added to the following term’s invoice.

RESIDENTIAL TRIPS Children in Years 4, 5 and 6 have the opportunity to take part in residential trips. All children are strongly encouraged to attend the annual residential for their year group. Year 4 attend a one-night residential, Year 5 attend a two-night PGL residential on the Isle of Wight and Year 6 attend an exciting four-night PGL residential in France. The cost is in addition to your usual termly school fees.

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WHEN END OF THE SCHOOL DAY

HOMEWORK

Lower School: 3.15pm / Upper School: 3.30 pm

Homework is set to support children in their learning. The amount set each day varies according to your child’s age. In Lower School both staff and parents can use a reading record diary to record progress. Results of spelling tests are shared with parents, too. In Upper School, children are expected to write their homework tasks in their Homework Diary. This book can also be used as a point of contact between parents and staff and should be checked daily.

Some Upper School year groups also have a reading record diary.

Classes are bought to the front of the school for dismissal via the pupil exit door. Children in Lower School who have a sibling in Upper School are looked after in a Lower School classroom until they are collected at 3.30 pm.

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS & HOMEWORK CLUB Collection Time: 4.30 pm

Dismissal from After-School Clubs and Homework Club is from the front of the school. If your child is at a club or fixture at the sports field, dismissal will take place from the field.

Reception

A range of simple letter sound and reading tasks to practise at home. These tasks are designed to support the individual needs of the child and will vary from day to day.

Years 1&2

Daily reading task and weekly spelling activity. Small tasks set occasionally to enhance work undertaken in the classroom.

Year 3

20 minutes daily

Year 4

30 minutes daily

Year 5

40 minutes daily

Year 6

1 hour (usually two subjects of 30 minutes duration)

WRAPAROUND CARE Session 1 (until 4.30pm – paid service) The children are provided with a small snack and drink at 4.00 pm. The menu is published on the school website. The children are dismissed at 4.30 pm from the school gate. However they may be collected earlier by calling the Wraparound Care number 07955 339 699 on arrival. Please pre-book Wraparound Care by 9.00 am on the day the session is required via the Parent Portal (see School-to-Home Communication).

Session 2 (until 6.00pm – paid service) The children are provided with tea at 5.00 pm.

The menu is published on the school website.

Please collect your child at any time until 6.00 pm by calling the Wraparound Care mobile number 07955 339 699 on arrival. Please pre-book Wraparound Care by 9.00 am on the day the session is required via the Parent Portal (see School-to-Home Communication).

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WHEN SCHOOL CALENDAR Our school calendar and term dates can be found on the Parents section of our website: www.micklefieldschool.co.uk/parents/schoolcalendar.

CLUBS

REWARDS & SANCTIONS

A variety of morning, lunchtime and after-school clubs are offered, with options changing every term. Clubs are either teacher-led (no cost) or run by external providers (a charge will apply).

Communication detailing the next term’s clubs will be sent via the Parent Portal at the end of each term.

Awards assembly takes place every week where children are recognised for particular successes and achievements.

Children are expected to behave well at all times, in line with our values. We encourage children to reflect on their actions and on how these impact others.

Dismissal is via the pupil exit door at the front of school at 4.30 pm.

POLICIES School policies ranging from our Admissions Policy to Safeguarding, Anti-Bullying to Behaviour & Discipline can be found on the school website.

HOMEWORK CLUB A free bookable supervised homework session is available to all Upper School children (Years 3–6) from 3.30–4.30 pm. The session takes place in the Woods Room. Dismissal is via the pupil exit door at the front of school at 4.30 pm. Please sign up using the Parent Portal.

SENCO Most children’s individual needs will be met within their classes through support provided by their class teacher and/or teaching assistant. In some cases, children may require additional support from the SENCo. The class teacher and SENCo will ensure that parents are kept fully informed of any additional support being provided. Parents are encouraged to raise any concerns regarding their child’s progress in any area.

HOLIDAY CLUBS We have a partnership with Let’s Leap holiday club provider. Each break, we look to ensure there is cover for busy parents with options to book a holiday club during the school holidays.

Any planned holiday clubs are communicated to parents through the school newsletter.

All children in Year 3 undertake a dyslexia screening assessment. Parents are notified of any outcomes that indicate the need for further investigation.

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WHAT IF MY CHILD ARRIVES LATE? If you arrive at school after 8.35am, please go to the main visitors entrance front door with your child. The School Office team will register your child’s attendance and take them to class.

MY CHILD IS UNWELL? If your child is unwell, please call the School Office on 01737 224212 and select option 1. Please provide your child’s name and reason for their absence.

Please note, if your child has had a vomiting or diarrhoea bug, they should not attend school for 48 hours after their last episode.

Main Visitor Entrance Front Door

ANOTHER PERSON IS COLLECTING MY CHILD?

MY CHILD NEEDS MEDICINE TO BE ADMINISTERED?

Please email the School Office. If the person is unknown to the school, please attach a photograph of the person collecting your child, which can then be forwarded to the teacher.

The school can only administer prescribed medicine. You will need to bring the medicine, in its original packaging to the School Office in the morning and complete an Administration of Short Term Medication form in order to allow staff to give it to your child.

MY CHILD HAS A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT? Ideally, appointments should be arranged outside of school hours. If this is not possible, please notify the School Office by email and your child’s teacher will be informed.

If your child has regular or emergency medication, for example, an adrenaline auto-injector or inhaler, please indicate this on their Medical Questionnaire and bring their medication to the School Office at the beginning of term where you will asked to complete an Administration of Long Term Medication form.

MY CHILD HAS A FOOD ALLERGY OR INTOLERANCE? Please email the School Office to request a Food Allergy and Intolerance Notification form. Should there be any changes to an existing food allergy/ intolerance, please email the School Office to advise.

CONTACT DETAILS

School Office T: 01737 224 212 E: office@micklefieldschool.co.uk 22

PARENT HANDBOOK

WHAT IF I AM LATE PICKING UP MY CHILD?

FIRE DRILL / LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE

Please call the School Office if you are running late or held up in traffic, so we can advise the teacher who is dismissing the class and ensure your child is taken care of until you arrive.

Fire practises are held regularly and all children are instructed on what to do in the event of a fire and or critical incident.

CAN MY CHILD WALK HOME ALONE?

PUPIL ABSENCE DURING TERM TIME

Year 6 children may walk home unaccompanied if an ‘Authorisation to Walk to and Home from School’ form has been completed and returned to the School Office. This form will be sent to Year 6 parents in the Autumn Term.

The school discourages absence for holidays during term time. The term dates are published well in advance and parents are expected to plan and take their holidays so they do not disrupt their child’s education. In exceptional circumstances, Mr Ardé has the discretion to authorise leave during term time. Please complete the ‘Request for Exceptional Absence’ form available on the school website and email to the School Office.

CAN MY CHILD TAKE A MOBILE PHONE TO SCHOOL? Children in Year 6 may bring a mobile phone into school if they have authorisation to walk to school and walk home, but it must be handed in at the school gate at the start of the day. The mobile phone can be collected from the School Office at the end of the day.

Please note that senior schools ask for attendance data when looking to offer Year 7 places. We do not set work for children who have been taken out of school at their parents’ request.

AND FINALLY...

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD NEEDS FIRST AID?

SOCIAL MEDIA

The majority of our staff have completed first aid training, including specialist Paediatric first aid training.

Children who are unwell or injured are taken to the School Office where there is a medical area.

A member of the School Office team will call you if they feel you ought to be notified. If your child has banged their head, a note will be given to them to bring home.

Do follow us on social media for our latest news, photos and stories from the classroom, trips and sports matches: lnstagram: @micklefield_prep Facebook: @MicklefieldSchoolReigate This handbook has been designed to provide you with information to guide you through life at Micklefield. We would encourage you to ask your child’s class teacher or email the School Office if you have a query or concern we haven’t answered for you. We are all here to help!

LOST PROPERTY Named property is returned to the child as soon as possible. Any unnamed property will be held in the School Office for a short period of time.

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