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PARENT HANDBOOK A Guide to Life at Chinthurst School 2026–27

CHINTHURST SCHOOL

CONTENTS WELCOME 3 ACCESSING THE SCHOOL

4–5 Site Map 4 Site Security 5 Parking 5 Dogs 5 Bikes & Scooters 5 Walking to School 5

6–7 School Uniform 6 What to Wear & When 6 Sun Cream 6 Pupil Belongings 7 Stationery 7 Electronic Items 7 Lost Property 7

SCHOOL UNIFORM & BELONGINGS

THE DAILY ROUTINE

8–9 Nursery & Pre-Reception 8 Lower School (Reception – Year 2) 8 Upper School (Year 3 – Year 6) 8 School Lunches 9 Break Times 9 Snacks & Water 9

WRAPAROUND CARE

Breakfast Club Morning Care Lower School Sibling Care Lower School Aftercare Upper School Aftercare Holiday Clubs Charges

GENERAL INFORMATION

Co-curricular Clubs Music & Drama Lessons Swimming Lessons Day Trips & Educational Visitors Residential Trips Assemblies Promotion of Values School Council Eco Committee Prize Giving

HOMEWORK

HOME & SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

Nursery & Pre-Reception Reception – Year 6

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12–13 13 13 13

REPORTS & PARENTS’ EVENINGS 14

Nursery & Pre-Reception 14 Autumn Term 14 Spring Term 14 Summer Term 14

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR 15

The Golden Rules 15 Golden Time 15 Marbles 15

THE HOUSE SYSTEM 16

Heads of Houses 16 House Competitions 16 House Meetings 16

CHINTHURST PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS 18

The Chronicle 18 Website & Parent Portal 18 Sports Website 18 Termly Calendar 18 Seesaw/Microsoft Teams 18 SchoolsBuddy 18 iSAMS Communications 18 Social Media 18

PARENT COMMUNICATIONS 19

Points of Contact 19 Pastoral Care 19 Form Reps 19 Classlist 19 20 First Aid, Medicines & Dietary 20 Pupil Absence 20

REPORTING TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE

21 Permission for Travelling Home Alone 21 Child Pick Up 21 Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) 21 School Policies 21 Access to Pupil Records 21 Fire Drills 21

SAFEGUARDING & GENERAL REMINDERS

WHO’S WHO 22–24 USEFUL CONTACTS 25 SCHOOL GOVERNORS 25 UNIFORM LISTS

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WELCOME

elcome to the 2026–27 academic year, there is so much to look forward to! From exciting learning opportunities to fun trips, lots of sport and plenty of extracurricular activities, an enjoyable year awaits the children on their return in September. The Parent Handbook provides comprehensive information about all aspects of life at Chinthurst. There are details of routines and procedures, which will be helpful in the first few weeks of term, but I hope you also use it as a point of reference throughout the school year. The school office is also very happy to help at any time.

Cathy Trundle Headteacher ctrundle@chinthurstschool.co.uk

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ACCESSING THE SCHOOL SITE MAP

Lower

School

LOWER SCHOOL

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Lower School Hall and Library MFL Room (upstairs) Reception to Year 2 Classrooms Nursery & Pre-Reception Classrooms Outdoor Classroom

UPPER SCHOOL

Upper School (Morris House)

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6 Admin & First Aid 7 School Office 8 Music Room (upstairs) 9 Peripatetic Music Rooms (upstairs) 10 Wellbeing Room (downstairs) Drama Room (upstairs) 11 Classrooms (Years 3–6) 12 Science Lab (downstairs) IT Suite (upstairs) 13 Creative Arts Building 14 Outside Classroom

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ACCESSING THE SCHOOL Children in the Upper School (Years 3 to 6) should access the school via the main gates on Tadworth Street. Those in Lower School (Reception to Year 2) should use the entrance gate on The Avenue. There is a separate entrance for nursery, which is located through the staff car park on The Avenue. Our site is secured by electronic gates with a keypad entry system. Parents will receive a code which opens the gates at the following times: Morning • 7.30– 8.25am – main entrance, Lower School and nursery entrances (the main entrance gates are manned between 8.00am and 8.25am) Afternoon • 3.25– 5.10pm – Lower School and nursery entrances • 3.25– 6.00pm* – main entrance (* 5.00pm on a Friday) Outside of these times, the code will not work. Any parents wishing to access the school site between the hours of 8.25am and 3.25pm must do so by pressing the buzzer on the main gates and reporting directly to the school office. Please note that parents are not allowed in the changing rooms, as there may be children changing in them from as early as 7.00am or as late as 6.00pm. However, if needed, sports staff are available every Wednesday morning from 8.00 – 8.25am to help parents look for missing items of school uniform.

SITE SECURITY

To ensure the site is safe and secure: • Do not share the gate code with anyone outside the Chinthurst community. • Check the gates are not left open inadvertently when you are entering or leaving the site. • Ensure unaccompanied children or people unfamiliar to you do not follow you in or out of the gates.

PARKING

When parking on all surrounding roads please be courteous to our neighbours by not blocking their driveways. We try to foster positive relations with our neighbours and ask that you drive and park with extreme care. Please do not park or stop on the yellow zigzags or double yellow lines outside the gates. For Lower School, we would advise parking on The Avenue and the surrounding streets. For Upper School, we would advise parking on Tower Road and New Road.

DOGS

Dogs brought to school should be secured in the fenced ‘doggy park’ area in the Upper School car park near the art block. Alternatively, dogs are permitted in the main entrance area of Upper School up to the wooden fence line, provided they are on a lead and under control. Dogs are not allowed in the Lower School area of the site.

BIKES & SCOOTERS

There is a covered area for bikes and scooters located on the left-hand side of the art block.

WALKING TO SCHOOL

The school promotes children walking to school whenever possible. 5

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SCHOOL UNIFORM & BELONGINGS SCHOOL UNIFORM Our school uniform is purchased from Stevensons outfitters (www.stevensons.co.uk). Uniform is reviewed on an annual basis to accommodate minor changes. The full uniform lists can be found at the end of this handbook as well as on the parent portal area of the school website. A nearly new uniform shop is run by the Chinthurst Parents’ Association. Sales are held each term, the dates of which are advertised in the Chronicle.

WHAT TO WEAR & WHEN On the days children have games or PE, they should come to school in their sports kit. When children in the Lower School have swimming, they should come in either school uniform or their PE kit (see the table below). For more information about sport at Chinthurst, please refer to the Sports Handbook. The sports department will send an email during school holidays confirming requirements for the forthcoming term. Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Nursery

School uniform

PE kit

Pre-Reception

School uniform

PE kit

Games kit

PE kit

School uniform

Games kit

PE kit

School uniform

Games kit

School uniform

PE kit

School uniform

Games kit

School uniform

PE kit

School uniform

Games kit

School uniform

PE kit

Games kit

School uniform

PE kit

School uniform * School uniform *

PE kit

Games kit

School uniform

Games kit

School uniform

Games kit

School uniform

Games kit

PE kit

School uniform

Games kit

PE kit

Games kit

School uniform

PE kit

Games kit

School uniform

Games kit

School uniform

PE kit

Games kit

School uniform

Games kit

School uniform

PE kit

Games kit

School uniform

Games kit

School uniform

Games kit

PE kit

Games kit

PE kit

School uniform

Games kit

School uniform

Games kit

School uniform * School uniform *

* Swimming kits required

SUN CREAM

We ask parents/carers to apply a long-lasting sun cream before their child comes in to school and to also provide sun cream in a named bottle should the sun cream not be effective by lunch time. For Early Years children, parents are asked to ensure that they apply a long-lasting sun cream before school, which can be topped up by staff at lunch time, if necessary. From Year 1, pupils are expected to apply their own sun cream. For further details, please read the Intimate Care Policy, which can be found in the school office. 6

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SCHOOL UNIFORM & BELONGINGS PUPIL BELONGINGS Nursery & Pre-Reception Each child has their own peg for their coats and bags. A change of clothing should remain at school on their peg and will be sent home in the book bag for washing if it is used. Waterproof clothing and wellies (in a drawstring bag) should remain at school. Reception Each child has a peg of their own for blazers, coats, bags and a change of clothes (in a bag to be kept at school). Wellies, indoor trainers and waterproof trousers should also be kept at school. Years 1& 2 Each child has their own peg for blazers, coats and bags. The children need a pair of indoor trainers, which should be kept at school. Upper School Each child has a space for blazers, coats and school bags in their classroom.

STATIONERY

Please ensure all your child’s belongings are CLEARLY NAMED.

Early Years & Lower School All stationery is provided for children in Early Years and Lower School.

Years 3& 4 Pupils are required to provide a pencil case, HB pencils, coloured pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser, glue stick and a 15-cm ruler. Years 5& 6 Pupils are required to provide a pencil case, a handwriting pen, HB pencils, coloured pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser, glue stick, scissors (blunt-ended) and a 15-cm ruler.

ELECTRONIC ITEMS Electronic devices such as hand-held gaming consoles are not permitted in school. Pupils are permitted to wear non-cellular smart watches at school, but with the understanding that it is at their own risk. There is no educational need for children to have a mobile phone at school. If your Year 6 child walks to and from school and you want them to carry their mobile phone, they must take it to the school office on arrival in the morning where it will be kept safely until they collect it at the end of the day.

LOST PROPERTY Clearly named items will be returned to the children via their peg or their section of the sports changing rooms. Anything without a discernible name will be taken to the school office and, if unclaimed, kept in the lost property area until at least the end of that term. 7

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THE DAILY ROUTINE Morning bell sounds at 8.25am. All pupils (with the exception of Nursery and Pre-Reception) line up with their form teachers before going into school. Upper School children line up either in front of the swimming pool or outside the sports hall. Lower School children line up in the Lower School playground. Nursery and Pre-Reception children should be taken by their parent/carer directly to the nursery entrance, where they will be greeted by their child’s teacher. At the end of the school day, the children should be collected from their teacher, who will take them to either the nursery gate, Lower School playground entrance or Morris House entrance for dismissal.

NURSERY & PRE-RECEPTION 7.30 – 8.00am

Breakfast club (charge)

8.00 – 8.25am

Morning care – supervision in designated classroom

8.25am

The morning session begins

12.30pm

The morning session ends

3.30pm

Full day ends

3.30 – 6.00pm (Monday to Thursday) 3.30 – 5.00pm (Friday)

Lower School aftercare provision (charge)

LOWER SCHOOL (Reception – Year 2) 7.30 – 8.00am

Breakfast club (charge)

8.00 – 8.25am

Morning care – supervision in the Lower School hall

8.25am

Bell is rung to line up outside for registration

3.30pm

End of school

3.30 – 6.00pm (Monday to Thursday) 3.30 – 5.00pm (Friday)

Co-curricular clubs (charges may be applicable) and Lower School aftercare (charge)

UPPER SCHOOL (Year 3 – Year 6) 7.30 – 8.00am

Breakfast club (charge)

8.00 – 8.25am

Morning care – pupils supervised in the playground (or dining hall if wet)

8.25am

Bell is rung to line up outside for registration

4.00pm

End of school

4.00 – 6.00pm (Monday to Thursday) 4.00 – 5.00pm (Friday)

Co-curricular clubs (charges may be applicable) and Upper School aftercare (charge) 8

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THE DAILY ROUTINE SCHOOL LUNCHES School lunches are freshly prepared and cooked each day on site by our catering team in the school kitchen. We operate a three-week rolling menu, which can be found on the parent portal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available daily. If your child has specific allergies or you have any dietary concerns, please contact the school office. All children eat lunch in the dining hall.

BREAK TIMES All pupils have a morning break of 25 minutes and a lunchtime break of approximately 50 minutes (including time to eat lunch). Reception through to Year 2 also have an afternoon break of 10 minutes. All pupils (except Nursery who have their own supervised play areas) are supervised in the playground, on the Astro or on the school field (weather permitting). ‘Wet breaks’ are spent in the classroom where the children are supervised by staff on duty. Children requiring first aid usually go to the school office, where all the staff are trained as first aiders. Some first aid is administered in Lower School with staff on duty indoors treating minor cuts and bumps.

SNACKS & WATER All children are required to bring a named water bottle to school each day. Please note that Chinthurst aims to be a nut-free and sesame-free school to protect those who suffer with allergies, so any snacks brought in from home must be free from nuts and sesame. We also request that snacks are healthy, so please do not send in sweets, chocolate or crisps. There is always fresh water available for pupils to fill up their water bottle. Nursery children are provided with a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack of fresh fruit or vegetables and crackers. Lower School children from Reception to Year 2 are required to bring a morning and afternoon snack. The morning snack should be small to encourage them to eat lunch and can be fruit, dried fruit and vegetables. Upper School children may have a morning snack of fruit and vegetables, a small sandwich or fruit loaf, cereal bars/flapjacks (these must not contain chocolate), plain breadsticks, rice cakes or crackers, plain popcorn, smoothies. After-school snacks: Children participating in active co-curricular clubs would benefit from a snack before taking part. This can contain bread sticks, a small sandwich, rice cakes, fruit or vegetables. Early Years pupils may also have milk, which is provided free of charge until the month of their fifth birthday. You will need to register your child directly with Coolmilk (www.coolmilk.com). Lower School children may also have milk, but there is a charge to pay directly to Coolmilk. Please contact Coolmilk for further information. 9

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WRAPAROUND CARE BREAKFAST CLUB

LOWER SCHOOL AFTERCARE

7.30 – 8.00 am This is a paid-for service available to all pupils from Nursery to Year 6, which must be booked via SchoolsBuddy at least 24 hours in advance. Please contact the school office for further information.

3.30 – 6.00 pm (Mon –Thu) 3.30 – 5.00 pm (Fri) Lower School aftercare is open to any children from Nursery to Year 2. Children may go straight to aftercare at 3.30 pm. They are taken by their form teacher to the designated area, where they are supervised. Parents should collect their child directly by 6.00 pm (Monday to Thursday) or 5.00 pm (Friday). Collection will be from Mrs Burton’s Reception classroom before 5.00 pm. After 5.00 pm, collection will be from the Upper School Library.

MORNING CARE

8.00 – 8.25am For those parents who need to drop their children before the bell rings, we provide morning care in Early Years and Lower School. This is held in the Lower School hall. This service is free of charge and does not need to be booked in advance. Pupils from Year 3 upwards may stay in the playground from 8.00 am where there are staff on duty to supervise them until the bell rings at 8.25am. Any child arriving before 8.00 am will be signed in and charged for the session.

Please note: all aftercare sessions must be booked via SchoolsBuddy at least 24 hours in advance. For any last-minute requests, please email Laura Nugent directly: lnugent@chinthurstschool.co.uk. Please contact the school office for further information. Any child collected after 6.00 pm (Mon–Thu) or 5.00 pm (Fri) will be fined £25.

UPPER SCHOOL AFTERCARE

4.00 – 6.00 pm (Mon –Thu) 4.00 – 5.00 pm (Fri) Upper School pupils may go straight to aftercare at 4.00pm. Children are taken by their form teacher to the designated area, where they are supervised. Parents should collect their child directly by 6.00pm (Monday to Thursday) or 5.00pm (Friday).

LOWER SCHOOL SIBLING CARE 3.30 – 4.00 pm Sibling care is a free service open to any children from Nursery to Year 2 who have an older sibling in Upper School due to be collected at 4.00pm. Children are taken by their form teacher to the designated Lower School classroom, where they are supervised. Parents must collect their child directly from the classroom by 4.00pm.

Please note: those wishing to remain at school later than 4.00 pm must book into Lower School aftercare instead of using sibling care.

HOLIDAY CLUBS

CHARGES

Holiday clubs will be on offer and details of these will be sent out to parents by the school office and advertised in the weekly Chronicle.

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GENERAL INFORMATION CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS

ASSEMBLIES

There is a wide variety of co-curricular clubs. Some are run by teaching staff and some by third-party specialists. A list is sent out by the school office to all parents before each new term. Some clubs are charged for and others are not. They can be booked via SchoolsBuddy prior to the start of each term.

There are two main assemblies each week attended by children from Reception upwards. A whole school assembly on a Monday morning takes place in the sports hall. Church assembly is on a Friday morning at the Church of the Good Shepherd on The Avenue. Each class from Year 1 upwards takes an assembly twice a year and Reception take an assembly for one week in the summer term. Parents are invited to attend on the week when their child’s class is leading it. Once a year parents will be invited to look at their child’s work following their Friday assembly.

MUSIC & DRAMA LESSONS Our Head of Music co-ordinates the peripatetic music lessons in the school for children in Year 1 and above. Please contact either Mrs Oldfield directly by email (chsmusic@chinthurstschool.co.uk) or the school office for further information. Additional LAMDA lessons are also on offer. Please contact our Head of Drama, Mrs S-T directly by email (estricker@chinthurstschool.co.uk).

PROMOTION OF VALUES

The school promotes a set of values which are discussed in assemblies and integrated into the curriculum for all pupils throughout the year groups. There is a focus on a specific value each half term on a two-year rotation. Examples are courage, love and appreciation.

SWIMMING LESSONS

SCHOOL COUNCIL

Reception to Year 2 children swim weekly all year round. Children in Upper School swim in the autumn and summer terms (for half a term) and our swimming clubs run throughout the year.

The school council provides a forum for children to debate and discuss issues that concern them. One or two representatives are elected from each class in Year 1 through to Year 6 and meet each term as a group. In the past, they have provided feedback on school lunches and selected new toys and games for break time.

DAY TRIPS & EDUCATIONAL VISITORS Each year, pupils take part in educational school trips and benefit from educational visitors to the school. The cost of these trips is extra to the term’s fees and is added to the termly fee bill. The charge for each trip varies, but generally ranges from between £20 to £45 each.

ECO COMMITTEE

Children complete a variety of different projects to help improve their environmental awareness and help to champion eco initiatives around the school. This work contributes towards the Eco-Schools Green Flag certification.

RESIDENTIAL TRIPS Children from Year 4 upwards have the opportunity to take part in annual residential trips. The cost of these trips is extra to the term’s fees and is charged in advance. All pupils are expected to attend the annual residential trip for their year group.

PRIZE GIVING

Effort, progress and achievement prizes are awarded at the end of each term (Reception –Year 6). All children will receive an award throughout the year. 11

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HOMEWORK From Reception onwards, homework may be set on Seesaw (https://web.seesaw.me) or Microsoft Teams. We aim to set homework that supports children in their learning in a positive way and not be a negative or onerous experience for either the child or parent. We consider that homework should not be excessive or completed just for the sake of it. Children at Chinthurst have a busy and stimulating day. After careful and detailed consideration the following guidelines have been set:

Reception Year 1

Activity related to class focus, reading every day (10 mins)

Year 2

Maths activity (10 mins over a weekend), times tables (spring and summer 5 mins a day), spellings/handwriting (related to phonics work, 5 mins a day), reading every day (15 mins)

Year 3

1 x maths activity per week (15 mins), 1 x English activity per week (15 mins), times tables every day (5 mins), spellings/handwriting every day (5 mins), reading every day (10 mins)

Year 4

1 x maths activity per week (15 mins), 1 x English activity per week (15 mins), times tables every day (5 mins), spellings/handwriting every day (5 mins), reading every day (15 mins)

Maths activity (10 mins over a weekend), spellings/handwriting (related to phonics work, 5 mins a day), reading every day (15 mins)

Year 6

Year 5

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Reading

15 mins a day

Reading

15 mins a day

Reading

15 mins a day

Times tables

Every day

Times tables

Every day

Times tables

Every day

Spelling/Handwriting

Every day

Spelling/Handwriting

Every day

Spelling/Handwriting

Every day

English

20 mins

English

20 mins

English

20 mins

Maths

20 mins

Maths

20 mins

Maths

20 mins

Science

20 mins

Science

20 mins

Atom

20 mins

Reading

20 mins a day

Reading

20 mins a day

Reading

20 mins a day

Times tables

Every day

Times tables

Every day

Times tables

Every day

Spelling/Handwriting

Every day

Spelling/Handwriting

Every day

Spelling/Handwriting

Every day

English

20 mins

English

20 mins

English

20 mins

Maths

20 mins

Maths

20 mins

Maths

20 mins

BOFA

30 mins

Atom

30 mins

Science

20 mins

At Chinthurst, we encourage the children to read a variety of texts whenever possible, and it is important they read every day right up to the end of Year 6. Children should read with an adult, but as they approach Year 6 they should read with greater independence. Reading should be recorded in your child’s diary. From Year 3 upwards, this also serves as a homework diary, with the homework itself set on Seesaw or Teams. 12

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HOMEWORK Your child will benefit from a desk where homework is completed away from distractions. All homework is thoroughly discussed in class by the teacher and each pupil should be able to complete homework without additional help, unless specified by the teacher. Children who receive SEND support in school may still need additional help at home, even with the differentiated work that is provided. Homework reflects our core aims to extend each individual child and provide support where necessary. Encourage your child to always do their best, maintain a high standard of presentation and to take advantage of optional activities where they occur. Homework should be completed in a concentrated session. Therefore, we advise that you stop your child when they have completed the set amount of minutes of work, or if they are struggling. A short note to the relevant teacher via Seesaw, Teams or in the Lower/Upper School Diary would be helpful and save unnecessary worry on the part of your child.

HOME & SCHOOL COMMUNICATION NURSERY & PRE-RECEPTION In Person / By Email – Please do speak to any member of the nursery team should you have any concerns about your child that you would rather discuss in person. We are very happy to have a brief chat at drop off or pick up but if you would like to talk for longer, please send an email to Mrs Balsdon or the school office and this will be arranged for you. Please email Mrs Balsdon directly if there is a change to collection arrangements. Online Learning Journal (Nursery & Reception) – Each child in our Early Years will have an online learning journey on Seesaw. This records photos, observations and comments in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, to build up a record of your child’s experiences during their time with us. Parents have password access to this.

RECEPTION – YEAR 6 In Person / By Email – If you have any concerns about your child, please do contact the teaching team via direct email or the school office email (staff email addresses can be found at the end of the parent handbook). Teachers are also very happy to have a brief chat at drop off or pick up or to arrange a time to talk longer with you. Lower School Diary (Reception – Year 2) – Please record your child’s reading here. It will be regularly reviewed by their class teacher. Upper School Diary (Years 3 – 6) – Please record your child’s reading here. Homework will be available on Seesaw or Microsoft Teams. The teaching team will check the Upper School Diary regularly. Via Seesaw /Microsoft Teams – Homework is set on Seesaw or Teams and there is an option to comment or give feedback on each activity. The teaching team will check Seesaw/Teams regularly for comments or messages from pupils and parents. 13

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REPORTS & PARENTS’ EVENINGS Reporting includes both verbal and written feedback to parents about their child’s progress. This takes place at regular intervals throughout the year. In addition to receiving a written report and having verbal feedback on Parents’ Evenings, parents may ask to have a meeting with their child’s teacher to discuss progress and recorded assessments at other times if they wish.

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Parents are invited to a face-to-face progress meeting with a member of the Early Years team once a term. In this meeting, parents are given a chance to discuss their child’s next steps and a written record of the meeting is shared. Reports giving further feedback are given at the end of the autumn, spring and summer terms.

AUTUMN

Lower School

Reception Parents’ Evening – focusing on how the children have settled into the new term and observations made about their development within the seven areas of learning. Parents’ Evening for Years 1&2 – focusing on English and maths with the children’s form teachers. Reports for Years 1&2 – report cards are issued at Parents’ Evening, with short written reports sent out at the end of term.

Upper School

Parents’ Evening for Years 3&4 – focusing on English and maths with the children’s form teachers. Parents’ Evening for Years 5&6 – focusing on English and maths with the children’s form teachers. Reports for Years 3–6 – report cards are issued at Parents’ Evening, with short written reports sent out at the end of term.

SPRING

Lower School

Reception Parents’ Evening – focusing on their further development within the seven areas of learning. Parents’ Evening for Years 1& 2 – focusing on key stage 1 curriculum with the children’s form teachers. Reports for Years 1& 2 – report cards are issued at Parents’ Evening, with short written reports sent out at the end of term.

Upper School

Parents’ Evening for Years 4& 5 – focusing on English and maths with the children’s form teachers. Parents’ Evening for Years 3& 6 – focusing on English and maths with the children’s form teachers and some specialist subjects with specialist subject teachers. Reports for Years 3–6 – report cards are issued at Parents’ Evening, with short written reports sent out at the end of term.

SUMMER

Lower School

All as per the spring term, with the addition of reports for Reception indicating if children have met their Early Years goals – marking the end of their time in Early Years.

Upper School

Parents’ Evening for Years 4& 5 – focusing on English and maths with the children’s form teachers and some specialist subjects with specialist subject teachers. Parents’ Evening for Years 3& 6 – focusing on English and maths with the children’s form teachers. Reports for Years 3–6 – report cards are issued at Parents’ Evening, with short written reports sent out at the end of term.

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POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR THE GOLDEN RULES • We are kind and helpful • We listen • We are honest • We work hard • We look after property • We walk around school sensibly

GOLDEN TIME Golden time is a reward of free time for the children who have kept the Golden Rules over a set period of time. The children start with the maximum amount of free time of 20 minutes – the child’s aim is to keep as many of these minutes as possible. If a child breaks one of the rules they will be given a warning that if they do not correct their behaviour they will lose a minute. If the child does not correct their behaviour and has to be spoken to again, they will lose one minute of their golden time. The form teacher will check to see how many minutes each child in their class has and when the class has golden time they will be allowed that amount of time of free choice i.e. a child with minus 6 minutes will have to sit in silence for 6 minutes and then will be allowed 14 minutes of golden time. For more serious misdemeanours, there are other sanctions in line with the school’s behaviour policy. Parents will be contacted and kept informed of any incidents. Should a pupil’s behaviour continue to be poor, they will be seen by a member of the senior leadership team and parents will be asked to come into school to discuss the way forward.

MARBLES From Reception and above, each form has a marble jar which the pupils endeavour to fill roughly each half term. The class can earn a ‘treat’ through good behaviour when the jar is completely full.

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THE HOUSE SYSTEM Chinthurst has a House system which adds an excellent pastoral element to the school and rewards individual and group achievement. House points are awarded for a range of things including good work, improvement, helpfulness, initiative, etc. The House points are totalled each week and the winning House is awarded the House cup for that term. Year 6 pupils are appointed as termly House captains.

HEADS OF HOUSES Miss Brotzel G R IF FI N

Miss Gilmore PG HROIFEFNIN IX

Mr Foster PEGASUS

Mr Beadle DRAGON

HOUSE COMPETITIONS A variety of House competitions take place throughout the year. These include performing arts, football, netball, sports day and swimming. All pupils from Reception upwards are involved in House activities which add to the final House scores culminating in the much-anticipated Quest Day at the end of the summer term.

HOUSE MEETINGS Take place every fourth week during term time, led by the Head of House and House Captains. Pupils can focus attention on the House, discuss forthcoming events, fundraising ideas, successes and possible areas for improvement. These take place during normal school assembly time. 16

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CHINTHURST PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION (CPA) The CPA is more than just a fundraising group – we are a vibrant community of parents united by one simple goal: making school life even more wonderful for our children. As a Registered Charity (no. 1186874), every penny raised goes directly into initiatives that spark joy, curiosity, and growth. Over the years, CPA fundraising has brought to life many student favourites, including the climbing frame, trim trail, school stage, library, outdoor classroom and the Wellbeing Room. We believe strongly in giving children a real voice in shaping their school experience, which is why the new Wellbeing Room was chosen directly by the School Council using the annual CPA fund. Beyond the tangible things, the CPA works hard to create lasting memories. Our calendar is packed with exciting favourites, including the legendary Colour Run, Kids’ Discos, a festive Pumpkin Patch, the spectacular Laser Show and many more. While the CPA is run by a dedicated volunteer committee, the real magic happens when the whole community gets involved. Whether you are lending a hand at an event, sharing a new idea, or simply cheering everyone on from the sidelines, there is truly a place for everyone. We’d love for you to be a part of it! Email: chinthurstparentsassociation@gmail.com Website: www.chinthurstparentsassociation.com

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SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS THE CHRONICLE

SEESAW / MICROSOFT TEAMS

The school newsletter (known as the Chronicle) is sent by email weekly on a Friday during term time to keep parents up to date.

These are remote learning platforms that are used for setting and submitting homework and as a general method of communication between form teachers and parents. A useful year-group specific ‘Week Ahead’ is posted here weekly with information about upcoming events and reminders.

WEBSITE & PARENT PORTAL The school has a parent portal attached to our website: www.chinthurstschool.co.uk. The parent portal is a single reference point for useful documents and communications – a place where parents can easily locate relevant information rather than trawling through old emails. New parents will be given their unique registration code and password by the school office on their child’s first day with us.

SCHOOLSBUDDY SchoolsBuddy is an online system that can be used on desktop or via the mobile app for: • Booking and cancelling wraparound care, including Breakfast Club and aftercare • Booking for co-curricular clubs • Consent for school trips Payment for bookings other than clubs is added to the school fee bill automatically. Towards the start of term, new parents will receive an activation email from SchoolsBuddy to set up your account.

SPORTS WEBSITE Sports fixtures and team lists can be found on our dedicated sports website. Parents can subscribe to individual team calendars. By doing this, fixtures are automatically added to their online diaries. A password is required to access the site, which is supplied by the school office.

iSAMS COMMUNICATIONS The school uses iSAMS, a specialist school management information system to alert parents by email to forthcoming events and changes to the calendar. It is important to keep the school office up to date with any changes to your mobile phone number or email address.

https://sports.chinthurstschool.co.uk

TERMLY CALENDAR

SOCIAL MEDIA

Each term, the school issues a printed copy of the school calendar, which contains major planned events and fixtures for the term. A digital version is also uploaded to the parent portal. Any changes or additions will be notified in the Chronicle as well as via email though the school’s iSAMS system.

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PARENT HANDBOOK

PARENT COMMUNICATIONS POINTS OF CONTACT If you have any queries or concerns about your child at any time, please speak either to the school office or to your child’s form teacher in the first instance. The office team or form teacher will alert the appropriate person to assist you.

PASTORAL CARE The form teacher should always be the first point of contact for concerns regarding social or academic matters. The form teacher has overall pastoral responsibility for the children in their class. If issues need to be taken further, form teachers will involve Mr Hornsby as Head of Pastoral Care, then Mrs Winchester as Deputy Head and Miss Trundle as Headteacher beyond this. For any SEND matters, the form teacher may put parents in touch with Lara Bland (Early Years) or Mrs Winchester (Year 1–6). However, the form teacher should always be the first port of call so that they are always informed and kept at the centre of any discussions.

FORM REPS Each form has a parent who takes on the responsibility of Form Rep. As well as arranging informal gatherings for the children and parents of the class, the form reps act as a useful point of contact and a welcoming presence for families new to the school.

CLASSLIST Due to data protection controls within the school, we cannot produce form lists with contact information for Form Reps to circulate. Instead, we encourage parents to register with www.classlist.com. This secure site enables parents to manage and update the information they wish to share with others in their own class, year group or the whole school. Emails and event invites can be managed through the site, as well as school community groups being set up to discuss fundraising, social events, etc.

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REPORTING TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE FIRST AID, MEDICINES & DIETARY All staff are trained in basic first aid and receive regular refresher training. Other staff working in the Early Years setting and the sports department are qualified in paediatric first aid. Staff working in the school office have received paediatric first aid training. Medicines are kept in the school office with the appropriate signed medicine administration form. In certain circumstances, and when agreed with the school, children may keep emergency medications on their person or in their school bag. The school office holds pupil inhalers and epi-pens, with spares held in various locations in the school buildings, in case of emergency. On leaving the school site for a trip or a match, the staff will ensure all the correct medication is taken off site with the child. It is the parents’ responsibility that all medicine (prescribed or otherwise) is in date and replaced, as required. The school has a dual-use (adult/child) defibrillator and generic /spare epi-pens and inhalers, which can be used in an emergency. The school caters for a large number of children with special dietary needs to ensure each child has a diverse, well-balanced and nutritious meal each day. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s medical and dietary requirements, or there have been any changes, please contact the school office to have an individual health care plan drawn up for your child. If your child significantly injures themselves outside of school, please complete an Existing Injury form, which can be found in the school office, in order for us to support their needs.

PUPIL ABSENCE Absences should be notified each day by email to the school office before 8.00 am. Please include your child’s illness symptoms and remember to also inform your child’s form teacher. If your child is absent on a day they are due to take part in a sports fixture, then please also email the sports department: sportsdepartment@chinthurstschool.co.uk. Any child who has been sick or who has had diarrhoea must not return to school within 48 hours of the last episode occurring, as per the Guidance on Infection Control in Schools, which can be found online. Absences other than for sickness during term time should be avoided. However, in exceptional circumstances where absence is unavoidable, permission must be requested in writing in advance from the Headteacher. Any child arriving late to school (after 8.25am) must report to the school office immediately and prior to going to their classroom.

PARENT HANDBOOK

SAFEGUARDING & GENERAL REMINDERS SCHOOL POLICIES

PERMISSION FOR TRAVELLING HOME ALONE – YEARS 5 & 6

School policies can be found on our website or are available on request from the school office.

If a parent would like their Year 6 child to travel home by themselves, either walking or using public transpor t, they must supply written permission to that effect to the school office. Any Year 5 child wanting to walk home alone will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

ACCESS TO PUPIL RECORDS Parents may have access to their child’s records, however, a request must be made in writing to the Headteacher.

FIRE DRILLS

CHILD PICK UP

Fire drills are held regularly and all pupils are instructed on what to do in the event of fire.

For safeguarding reasons, our policy is that you must inform your child’s form teacher or email the school office if another parent/adult will be collecting your child from school. If it is after midday, please call the school office to ensure the message is received by the form teacher. Please note that this policy applies to normal pick-up time and also collection from co-curricular clubs and aftercare.

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEADS (DSLs) Mr Shaun Hornsby (Lead DSL) Email: shornsby@chinthurstschool.co.uk Miss Cathy Trundle (DSL) Email: ctrundle@chinthurstschool.co.uk Mrs Lia Winchester (DSL) Email: lwinchester@chinthurstschool.co.uk Mr Will Beadle (DSL) Email: wbeadle@chinthurstschool.co.uk Miss Kate Gilmore (DSL) Email: kgilmore@chinthurstschool.co.uk Mrs Lara Bland (Early Years DSL) Email: lbland@chinthurstschool.co.uk

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WHO’S WHO SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Miss Cathy Trundle Headteacher, DSL

Mrs Lia Winchester Deputy Head, DSL, SEND Lead: Years 1–6

Mrs Antonia Burton Head of Lower School, Class Teacher

Mr Shaun Hornsby Head of Pastoral Care, Lead DSL, Class Teacher

Mrs Jenny Blanks Operations Manager

Mrs Ruth Reid Senior Teacher, Science Lead, Class Teacher

PARENT HANDBOOK

WHO’S WHO TEACHING STAFF Mr Will Beadle

Class Teacher, 11+ Lead, DSL, Head of Dragon House

wbeadle@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Djoeke Blake

Class Teacher, Geography Lead

dblake@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Lara Bland Miss Alex Brotzel

Class Teacher, Early Years DSL, Early Years SEND Lead Class Teacher, Head of Griffin House

lbland@chinthurstschool.co.uk abrotzel@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mr Gordon Cookson

Class Teacher, English Lead

gcookson@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mr Simon Foster

Class Teacher, EAL and Gifted & Talented Lead

sfoster@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Miss Jenni Fraser

Teacher

jfraser@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Miss Kate Gilmore

Class Teacher, Computing Lead, Head of Phoenix House

kgilmore@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Susie Griffiths

Class Teacher

sgriffiths@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Hannah Higginbotham

Class Teacher, Head of Eco

hhigginbotham@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mr Mike Jacobs

Sports Coach

mjacobs@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Esther Lyth

Art & DT Lead

elyth@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mr George McWilliams

Class Teacher

gmcwilliams@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Laura Middleton

Class Teacher, PSHEE Lead

lmiddleton@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Jenny Monckton

Class Teacher

jmonckton@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Miss Stephanie Moore

Class Teacher, RS Lead

smoore@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Laura Oldfield

Head of Music

loldfield@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Elandri StrickerTimmermans

Head of Drama, LAMDA Teacher

estricker@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Sam Stubberfield

Modern Foreign Language Lead

sestubberfield@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mr Scott Thomson

Class Teacher, Head of Maths

sthomson@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Averyl van der Molen

Class Teacher, History Lead

avandermolen@chinthurstschool.co.uk

Mrs Shujie Yang

Mandarin Teacher

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WHO’S WHO TEACHING SUPPORT STAFF Mrs Louise Balsdon

Nursery Lead

Mrs Sam Carr

Teaching Assistant

Mr Lucas Coster

Gap Student

Mrs Jackie Daley

Teaching Assistant

Miss Lorna Herridge

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Fiona Hobdell

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Silvana Ispani

Teaching Assistant, ELSA

Mrs Danielle Jones

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Mrs Claire Maher

Room Lead for Acorns and Oaks

Mrs Leanne Matthews

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Lucy Nash

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Laura Nugent

Extended Day Manager

Mrs Fleur Odell

Early Years Music & Drama

Mrs Sue Oldcorn

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Purvi Patel

Teaching Assistant

Miss Lucy Picken

Gap Student

Mrs Georgina Robinson

Librarian & ELSA

Mrs Rachel Scrase

Teaching Assistant

Miss Claudia Shaw

Gap Student

Mrs Miia Steadman

Teaching Assistant

Miss Faye Waterman

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Alison Whiting

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PARENT HANDBOOK

USEFUL CONTACTS School Office Miss C Trundle – Headteacher Mrs L Winchester – Deputy Head Mrs A Burton – Head of Lower School Mr S Hornsby – Head of Pastoral Care/Lead DSL Mrs L Hughes – Admissions Manager Mrs J Blanks – Operations Manager Mrs L Oldfield – Head of Music Mrs L Nugent – Extended Day Manager Mrs S Burnett – PA to the Headteacher SEND: Mrs L Winchester (Years 1–6) Mrs L Bland (Early Years) Sport Finance Website

01737 812 011 | office@chinthurstschool.co.uk ctrundle@chinthurstschool.co.uk lwinchester@chinthurstschool.co.uk aburton@chinthurstschool.co.uk shornsby@chinthurstschool.co.uk lhughes@chinthurstschool.co.uk jblanks@chinthurstschool.co.uk loldfield@chinthurstschool.co.uk lnugent@chinthurstschool.co.uk sburnett@chinthurstschool.co.uk lwinchester@chinthurstschool.co.uk lbland@chinthurstschool.co.uk sportsdepartment@chinthurstschool.co.uk prepfinance@chinthurstschool.co.uk www.chinthurstschool.co.uk

SCHOOL GOVERNORS The Chair of Governors is Mark Elsey who can be contacted through the Clerk to the Governors, Helena Briggs by email to hmb@reigategrammar.org or the via the main Reigate Grammar School telephone number 01737 222 231. You can access an up-to-date list of the full governing body and school staff on the school website: www.chinthurstschool.co.uk or request a printed version from the school office.

CHINTHURST ADMISSIONS UNIFORM LIST 2026–27

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All items should be clearly labelled with your child’s name. House colours: GRIFFIN (yellow)

PHOENIX (red) PEGASUS (blue) DRAGON (purple)

Nursery & Pre-Reception

Chinthurst winter coat* Chinthurst green book bag (provided by school) Chinthurst green rucksack*

Chinthurst blue sweatshirt top and bottoms* Chinthurst blue shorts* (summer) Chinthurst white polo shirt*

Velcro shoes (closed-toe) (any colour)

Reception Long grey socks with green trim * (with shorts) / white ankle socks (with summer dress) Black shoes Chinthurst winter coat* Chinthurst green book bag (provided by school) Chinthurst green rucksack* Grey cardigan with green trim* (optional)

Chinthurst blazer* Chinthurst blue sweatshirt top* Chinthurst white polo shirt* Mid-grey trousers /grey tunic (winter) Mid-grey shorts /Chinthurst summer dress* (summer) Grey ankle socks (with trousers) /grey tights (with winter tunic)

Years 1–2 Chinthurst blazer* Grey jumper with green trim * /grey cardigan with green trim* Grey shirt and Chinthurst tie* / Chinthurst white polo shirt * (with winter tunic) Mid-grey trousers /grey tunic (winter) Mid-grey shorts / Chinthurst summer dress* (summer) Grey ankle socks (with trousers) /grey tights (with winter tunic)

Long grey socks with green trim * (with shorts) / white ankle socks (with summer dress) Black shoes Chinthurst winter coat* Chinthurst green book bag (provided by school) Chinthurst green rucksack* Headband / scrunchie (in green or navy)

Years 3–6

Summer (April – October)

Winter (November – March)

Chinthurst blazer * Grey jumper with green trim* / grey cardigan with green trim* Grey shirt and Chinthurst tie* (with shorts or trousers) Mid-grey shorts ( Years 3–5) or mid-grey trousers ( Year 6) / Chinthurst summer dress* Long grey socks with green trim* (with shorts) or grey ankle socks (with trousers) /w hite ankle socks (with summer dress) Black shoes Chinthurst green rucksack* Headband / scrunchie (in green or navy)

Chinthurst blazer* Grey jumper with green trim * /grey cardigan with green trim* Grey shirt and Chinthurst tie* /white open-neck blouse Mid-grey trousers / Chinthurst tartan kilt* Grey ankle socks (with trousers) /grey tights (with tartan kilt) Black shoes Chinthurst winter coat* Chinthurst green rucksack * Winter scarf and gloves (must be green, navy or black) Headband / scrunchie (in green or navy)

All items listed above are available from Stevensons in Epsom or online. Items marked with * can only be purchased from Stevensons. Long hair must be tied back at all times with a green or navy hair band. No nail varnish. No jewellery except small stud earrings, which must be removed for swimming, PE, games and clubs.

CHINTHURST ADMISSIONS SPORTS KIT LIST 2026 –27

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All items should be clearly labelled with your child’s name. House colours: GRIFFIN (yellow)

PHOENIX (red) PEGASUS (blue) DRAGON (purple)

Nursery & Pre-Reception

Chinthurst House polo shirt * (red, yellow, blue, purple) White trainers and socks

Chinthurst blue sweatshirt top and bottoms* Chinthurst blue shorts *

Reception

Games & PE

Swimming

Chinthurst blue sweatshirt top and bottoms* Chinthurst blue shorts * Chinthurst House polo shirt* (red, yellow, blue, purple) White trainers and socks

Chinthurst navy trunks* / swimming costume* Chinthurst House swim hat* Chinthurst swim bag* Swimming goggles and named towel

Years 1–2 Games

Chinthurst reversible games shirt* (rugby and football) or Chinthurst green games top* (netball and hockey) Chinthurst navy shorts */skort* Green games socks with yellow trim* Navy base layer top (any brand) Navy base layer bottoms (optional) (any brand) Chinthurst blue zipped tracksuit top and bottoms* Chinthurst blue beanie hat* (winter) Football boots (Velcro fastening) Outdoor trainers Shin pads Chinthurst boot bag with initials*

Chinthurst navy shorts * / skort * Chinthurst House polo shirt * (red, yellow, blue, purple) White indoor trainers and socks Chinthurst tracksuit* (as for games) Chinthurst mid layer top* (optional)

Swimming

Chinthurst navy trunks* / swimming costume* Chinthurst House swim hat* Chinthurst swim bag* Swimming goggles and named towel

Years 3–6 PE

Swimming

Chinthurst navy shorts */skort* Chinthurst House polo shirt* (red, yellow, blue, purple) White indoor trainers and socks Chinthurst blue zipped tracksuit top and bottoms* Chinthurst mid layer top* (optional)

Chinthurst navy trunks*/swimming costume* Chinthurst House swim hat* Chinthurst swim bag* Swimming goggles and named towel

Cricket (summer term)

Games

Chinthurst white cricket shirt * Chinthurst white cricket jumper* / slipover* White cricket trousers Chinthurst green cricket cap* Additional Requirements for Hardball (Years 5–6) White cricket box pants and box Cricket batting pads Cricket batting gloves Cricket helmet (must comply with BS 7928:2013) Hard ball cricket bat Optional Cricket Equipment White base layer (any brand) White cricket shoes with spikes Thigh pads and arm guards

Chinthurst reversible games shirt* (rugby and football) or Chinthurst green games top* (netball and hockey) Chinthurst navy shorts*/skort* Green games socks with yellow trim* Navy base layer top (any brand) Navy base layer bottoms (optional) (any brand) Chinthurst tracksuit* (as above) Chinthurst blue beanie hat* (winter) Football or rugby boots Astro or outdoor trainers Shin pads Gum shield Chinthurst boot bag with initials* Large green Chinthurst games bag* (optional)

All items listed above are available from Stevensons in Epsom or online. Items marked with * can only be purchased from Stevensons.

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KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH US Chinthurst is an extremely busy school with a host of activities happening throughout the year. To keep up to date with school news, please visit our website or join us online: chinthurst.school ChinthurstSchool

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