We understand that starting a new school can be a difficult time and given the speed of which new starters begin their time with us, please find below some general information to help you settle your child before starting.
School Times
| AM Session | PM Session | |
| Linden Primary Short Stay AI | 09:00-11:45am | 11:45-2:00pm |
| Linden Secondary Short Stay AI | 09:00- 11:45am | 11:45 - 2:00pm |
| Linden Primary Specialist School | 09:00-11:45am | 11:45-2:00pm |
| Linden Secondary Specialist School | 09:00-11:45am | 11:45-2:00pm |
Lessons
Full time students will study the full national curriculum dependant on their age.
Classes are split within Key Stages (Yrs 1-2, Yrs 3-4, Yrs 5-6, Yrs 7-8, Yrs 8-9, Yrs 10-11)
Lessons include:
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Uniform
School uniform is very important to us as it helps to demonstrate equality. It is imperative that every student follows the school uniform policy and wears full and correct uniform.
School uniform is as follows:
Shoes: Formal Black Shoes (No trainers)
Trousers: School black trousers / Skirt (atleast knee length with black tights)
Shirt: White Shirt, Blouse or Polo Shirt
Sweatshirt: School black sweatshirt with a logo
PE Kits
Wednesday is PE day. On this day, children may come to school dressed in PE/Sports gear. Please be mindful that they will be wearing this outfit for the day and so a tracksuit would be preferred. Please also consider the PE topic and the weather on the day and come to school dressed appropriately for this.
Homework
Homework should be set weekly. The amount of homework also progresses throughout the school.
KS1- Daily reading /sounds, spellings, 1x Numeracy, 1xEnglish per week
KS2- Daily reading, spellings, 1x Numeracy, 1xEnglish per week + 1 Topic task
KS3- Daily reading, 1 piece of homework per subject per week
KS4- Daily reading, 1 piece of homework per subject per week + ongoing revision tasks
Absence
1.The school will be notified of all absences by telephone and a reason for the absence will be provided.
2. If no reason for absence can be provided, or parents cannot be contacted, the absence will be recorded as unauthorised
3. Only the headteacher can authorise any term-time absences – this decision will be taken depending on the pupil’s attendance across the academic year.
4. If any concerns arise regarding a pupil’s absence, contact the Centre Lead or DSL.
5. Absences are monitored by the office staff and Pupil Welfare Support.
6. Pupil Welfare – Office Staff will contact the listed emergency contacts for pupils upon the first day of their absence to gather a reason for absence.
7. All absences and lateness will be recorded in registers using the agreed code
Breaks and Lunch Times
Each centre has separate times for breaks and lunchtimes.
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Primary Specialist |
Primary SS AI |
Secondary Specialist |
Secondary SS AI |
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Break |
10:15-10:30 |
10:15-10:30 |
5 mins between each lesson |
5 mins between each lesson |
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Lunch |
11:45-12:00 |
11:45-12:00 |
11:45-12:00 |
11:45-12:00 |
We have found that continuing throughout the day has been better for our students, enabling a 2pm finish. Our lunchtimes enable students to eat and take part in a social activity together with teaching staff as a continuous assessment towards their social interaction and group discussion.
Pupils should bring with them
Pencil case (Pencils, black pens, rubber, ruler, pencil crayons)
Calculator
Reading books
Reading Diary / School Diary
Homework
Water Bottle
Lunch