Headteacher – Mr Carter-Tufnell
St Osyth Church of England Primary School
Norman Close,
St Osyth,
Essex,
CO16 8PN
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Where can I order the uniform from?
The school encourages the wearing of uniform and proper black shoes and it is hoped that parents will continue to support this policy as recognised in the Home School Agreement
We ask that the red crested sweatshirt or cardigan is worn with dark grey or black trousers, skirts or pinafore dresses. In the summer, red summer dresses (small red check or thin red stripe) or dark grey or black tailored short trousers may be worn.
It is essential that all personal property and clothing is marked clearly with the child’s name. This helps us to match lost & found items with their owner. The school cannot be responsible for property that is not recovered.
Please read our School Uniform Policy updated May 2018
Uniform can be purchased from Anglia Sport and School Wear
What happens during severe weather?
When we refer to severe winter weather, we really do mean ‘severe’ snow rather than a ‘slight flurry’. If we do decide that we need to close the school as a result of bad snow or bad road conditions this is not a decision that we take lightly. If circumstances are such that you think there is a possibility that we may be forced to close either first thing in the morning or during the day, we would please ask you to check the following:
Come to this school’s website to see if a message has been posted on the home page – but bear in mind that if the admin team cannot get into school then the website will not be updated so this is not the most reliable method.
We will also endeavor to contact our parents and carers via the ‘T2P’ text and email service.
Our bus contractors to Point Clear and our contract taxis have the right to make their own decisions about whether or not their transport will run, so please be aware that even if school is open as normal, there is a possibility that the contract transport may not come to some areas of our catchment.
If weather conditions should deteriorate badly once the children are already in school please first check the school’s website to check for any new message that has been posted on the home page. Please try to avoid calling the school office for information. It is very difficult to function with such a high volume of incoming calls. Parents will receive an email and text message through the ‘T2P’ text service.
If we decide we must close early, we will inform parents and carers via text & email.
You can tune into the local radio stations listed below where closure information will be broadcast on a regular basis (note that BBC Essex’s website is updated before any broadcasts). However, it can take us up to 20-30 minutes to get connected, and then the message will only be broadcast in the next ’round’ of announcements.
BBC Essex: 103.5 FM / 729 AM
Dream 100: 100.2 FM
If weather conditions should deteriorate badly once the children are already in school please first check the school’s website to check for any new message that has been posted on the home page. Please try to avoid calling the school office for information. It is very difficult to function with such a high volume of incoming calls.
If we decide we must close early, we will inform the radio stations (again, BBC Essex will update their website before any broadcasts take place) and also text & email parents.
What are the school opening times?
Morning Session:
Key Stage 1 8.45am – 12.10pm (break 10.30am – 10.45 am)
Key Stage 2 8.45am – 12.20pm
Afternoon Session:
Key Stage 1 1.10pm – 3.05pm
Key Stage 2 1.20pm – 3.05pm
The bell rings at the start of morning and afternoon school and at home time.
What is our Lateness Procedure?
What is our Absence Procedure?
As a school we aim to:
Good attendance is important because:
As a parent you can help us by:
We shall:
Each year we publish our school attendance figures on our website.
Authorised Absence
Some absences are allowed by law and are known as “authorised absences”. For example: if a child is ill, family bereavement, religious observance.
We realise that there are rare occasions when there might be a particular problem that causes your child to be absent. Please let us know and we shall try to deal with it sympathetically.
Unauthorised Absence
There are times when children are absent for reasons, which are not permitted by law. These are known as “unauthorised absences”. Examples of unauthorised absence are:
Unauthorised Absences have to be reported to the Local Authority. The EWO (Education Welfare Officer) may contact you and consider taking legal action against you if your child has unauthorised absences.
Term Time Leave of Absence
As from 1st September, 2013 the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006 have been amended. All references to family holidays and extended leave have been removed, together with the right for parents to apply for up to 10 days.
Therefore, the school will no longer be permitted to grant leave of absence during term time, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Taking your child out of school during term time could be detrimental to your child’s educational progress. A pupil who takes 10 days absence will only attain 94.7% attendance in the year. 10 days absence also means the pupil will miss 50 hours of education.
If the absence is not authorised and the holiday is taken the case will be referred to the Education Welfare Service which could result in a fine.
Please remember that the more time your child misses from school, the more difficult it is for them to catch up with their work. Valuable learning time is lost.
My child is sick. Should they still come to school?
NHS Poster – Advice on Childhood Illness
Local NHS experts have joined forces with Essex County Council to produce an at-a-glance guide to 17 childhood illnesses including Chicken Pox, Glandular Fever, Ringworm and Tonsillitis.
The poster above highlights key symptoms of common illnesses which are traffic light colour coded to indicate whether children should go to school or stay at home.
Illnesses in the green category – for example colds and conjunctivitis – are those where children should continue to go to school.
The amber category is when an illness could be catching and there are some restrictions on school attendance.
Children should not go to school and should see a GP if the illness falls into the red category. Red category illnesses are German measles. Impetigo, Measles and Whooping Cough.
The poster also advises parents on where they should first seek treatment, either from their local pharmacist or their GP.
There is guidance on when to consult a GP if symptoms persist and advice on when it should be safe for a child to return to school if they have a particular illness.