As restrictions have eased we no longer need to be prescriptive about which gates children use to enter and exit school. Families with siblings have welcomed this as children can leave together rather than from potentially 3 separate gates. We understand there was some congestion at the top gate yesterday. Can we ask that parents parking in this area DO NOT park up on the kerb as this makes the pavements unsafe for our children and families. Please can parents collecting from any gate stand along the fence to ensure children can safely see the adult who is collecting them and minimise congestion at the gate. 

Moving forward our children working on the ground and first floor will use the main gate located on Hinshelwood. This is P1, P2/1, P2 and P3. Children from P4-P7 can use the double or top gate. Families with siblings can use whatever gate suits. Please ensure you have discussed with your children which gate you will be collecting them from. P1 children are back to a soft start and finish so the gate on Hinshelwood will be quieter than in previous years as parents are coming into the classroom to collect.

Teaching staff and SLT are always in the playground at 3pm to support children in leaving school safely.