Our Team
Senior Leadership:
Mrs Caroline Boothroyd, Principal
Mrs Marianne Beckett, Assistant Principal
Mrs Becky Foxton, Business Manager
Pastoral & SEN:
Mrs Julie Fleckney, Pastoral Lead
Miss Jenny Ward, SENDCO
In the office:
Mrs Sue Scholes, Pupil Finance
Mrs Lynsey Haley-Davis, Pupil Administration
Please
visit our website for a full staff list To find out about other staff that work at our academy and the academy’s governing board, visit our website www.hawes side.co.uk ‘Our Academy’
Who’s in class?
Mrs Latham, Class Teacher & Foundation Phase Leader
Mr Fleckney, Class teacher
Mrs MacFarlane
Early Years Support
Miss Allan Early Years Support
Mrs Boon Early Years Support
Mrs Wallace Early Years Support
Mrs Gray Early Years Support
Term Dates 24/25
Autumn Term
School opens Wednesday 4th September 2024
Inset Days Monday 30th September 2024
School closes for half term Friday 18th October 2024
School reopens Monday 28th October 2024
School closes for Christmas Friday 20th December 2024
Spring Term
School reopens Tuesday 7th January 2025
School closes for half term Friday 14th February 2025
School reopens Monday 24th February 2025
School closes for Easter Friday 4th April 2025
Summer Term
School reopens Tuesday 22nd April 2025
May Day Bank Holiday Monday Closed for one day, Monday 5th May 2025
School closes for half term Thursday 22nd May 2025
School reopens Monday 2nd June 2025
School closes for summer Wednesday 23rd July 2025
The School Day
The school day starts with registers at 9am prompt. Any child arriving after 9am, will need to sign in as ‘late’ at the school office. If a child is late due to an appointment, please ensure you bring evidence to support late arrival
The school day finishes at 3:15pm for FS, Y1 & Y2 and 3:20pm for Y3 to Y6
Last day of every term is nonuniform day
Uniform
Red V neck sweatshirt or cardigan
White polo shirt or white shirt with school tie
Black trouser, shorts, pinafore or skirt
In the summer term, a red and white checked dress can be worn
Logo’d items are available from uniform stockists
For PE:
Black shorts, plain black joggers or leggings
White T-shirt
Black pumps or plain black trainers
A Hawes Side tracksuit and T-shirt is also available from uniform stockists
Our Uniform Guidelines
• All clothing must be named
• Shoes must be sensible, black and low heeled. No trainers, boots, sandals or ‘croc’ style shoes
• Jewellery may not be worn with the exception of stud earrings. Please consider whether earrings are safe for the school environment. Please ask advice before getting your child’s ears pierced/wearing earrings to school
• Hair must be groomed and tidy with no extreme hairstyles, colour or cut
• Nail varnish and make up is not to be worn in school
• Long hair to be tied back
Please ensure you familiarise yourself
the academy’s uniform policy.
with
School Meals
Every child in foundation stage, year 1 and year 2, regardless of family income, is entitled to a ‘universal free school meal’ from the government. From year 3 your child ‘s meals must be paid for at a cost of £2.20 per child per day. However, if you are in receipt of certain benefits your child maybe entitled to free school meals (this is different to universal free school meals).
We urge all families that feel their child maybe entitled to apply as soon as possible for Free School Meals. Scan the QR code using your phone to find out more. Our meal service is provided through the catering company Mellor’s, which provides a wide range of healthy and tasty menu options for your child to enjoy. Visit the Our Parents section on the academy website to see sample menus.
Children can also bring a packed lunch for their lunchtime meal, and we recommend this to include fruit and a healthy snack. We ask that no chocolate, sweets, fizzy drinks or items with nuts are included.
With Blackpool Council we offer a Breakfast scheme to include breakfast snacks and milk. In addition, fresh fruit is available in class for certain year groups.
All children should bring with them a named water bottle (water only) to keep them hydrated throughout the day.
Absence
Illness If your child is unwell, we ask that you report this to the academy office either by phone, the school app or by email to admin@hawesside.co.uk. We ask that absences are reported before 9.30am.
Scan to find out if your child is too ill for school
Appointments We ask that wherever possible appointments are made outside of school hours but understand that this may be unavoidable. Please notify the academy office of any appointments and provide evidence for attendance purposes. This way the absence will be authorised and marked as ‘medical’.
Holidays We do appreciate the predicament families face with regard to cost of holidays, but any holiday taken in term time will not be authorised.
Attendance The government attendance benchmark for a child in education is 96%. Attendance is continually monitored and should attendance become a concern, you will be supported by Pupil Welfare.
Any absence from school affects your child’s attendance regardless of whether it is authorised or not. Good news is the more days your child attends the better your child’s attendance. Regular attendance has a positive impact on your child’s future and life opportunities.
We hope you will support us getting your child in school on time and every day!
Extended Schools
As an academy we offer a wide range of extra curricular activities run by staff and external providers such as multi-skills, sewing club, football, arts and crafts.
We are also proud to be able to offer a fun and safe morning and after school provision. It enables children to extend their school day with us, helping families go about their busy lives.
Times:
Practical Information
• Breakfast Club starts at 7.45am
• After School Club starts directly after the school day and finishes at either 4.30pm or 6pm
Children are escorted to class after Breakfast Club and escorted from class to After School Club.
How to secure place:
The provisions are very popular and early booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Once your place is secured, bookings are made for the year and payment is made a week in advance via ParentPay.
Requests can be made using the form in your pack. You will be notified by early August 2024 of the places offered.
Need to chat, please contact Sue Scholes in the academy office.
Communication
Good communication is key. You can get in touch with the academy by phone, email or calling into the office. Our website holds lots of information about the academy in particular the ‘Our Parents’ section.
If you wish to speak to your child’s class teacher you can make an appointment through the academy office and should you have any concerns, likewise, get in touch.
School app: We have a school ‘schudio’ app that can be downloaded from your app store. Simply search Hawes Side. By having the app you have all information at your fingertips and can also report your child’s absence too.
Text/Email: We may also send out texts to primary guardians of pupils advising about future events, first aid injuries, general information.
It is important that we have up to date contact details for your child, these can be updated by informing the academy office or by using Arbor.
Arbor: Once your child is enrolled, we will send an invite for you to access the Arbor App. This will enable you to update your child’s details and also book parents evening appointments once they become available.
ParentPay: We are a cashless school and once your child is enrolled, we will send you information about how to log on to ParentPay to book your child’s meals and pay for items such as trips, events etc.
Contact details: Hawes Side Academy, Johnsville Avenue, Blackpool FY4 3LN Tel: 01253 402541 Email: admin@hawes sie.co.uk
Frequently asked Questions
Other than school uniform, what will my child need to bring to school?
Your child will need to bring a book bag, wellies and in warmer months, a sun hat.
Can my child wear jewellery?
Small stud earrings only, which must be covered or removed for PE
My child fussy eater.
Children can have a school meal or a packed lunch from home. Often because of the choice available, we find school meals are the best option. Children who see other children eating and trying different foods can be encouraged to try new foods themselves. Any concerns, the Welfare team would pass onto class teacher
What my child has an appointment during the school day?
Let the office know and ensure you have proof of the appointment. If picking your child up during the school day, leave yourself enough time to collect and get to the appointment
Can take my child out of school for holiday?
We cannot authorise holidays in term-time. There is a new system in the pipeline of fines for any child that is taken out of school In addition, if attendance becomes a concern, this will be followed up with the Pupil Welfare Officer.
What happens my child arrives late?
Any late children must be signed in at the office If your child is late because of a medical appointment, please provide proof so that your child gets the right attendance mark.
My child has asthma?
We will need your child’s inhaler to be kept in school and a form completed from the office
What my child on medicine?
If your child is prescribed medicine, this can be administered in school. A form will need to be completed at the office
have concerns about my child’s educational needs, what shall do?
In the first instance speak with your child’s class teacher, who will, if necessary, liaise with the SENDCO If a need is identified, we will always work with you to support your child in school
am worried my child won’t make friends. All children settle into school life at a different pace. The Foundation team are experienced in helping children become accustomed to school and make good relationships with their classmates.
How will know what going on?
Make sure you download the Schudio app in your app store, selecting Hawes Side.
Did you know
Struggling with the cost of a uniform, you may be entitled to a grant. Contact Julie Fleckney at our academy
It is important to get your child fully vaccinated to protect against serious disease
Don’t forget to name all your child’s clothing items, including bag, and water bottle
The Government’s benchmark for attendance is 96%. Did you know that any absence from school will affect your child’s attendance mark
Children come to school in their PE kit, when they have PE planned
Get to school on time! Did you know if your child arrives late after 9:30am, their attendance will be affected
