Longlands Primary School and Nursery

‘Onwards and Upwards!’

Parent Information

School Times

We know how important routines are for children and families. Below are the start and finish times for each phase of the school:

  • Nursery: 8.45am – 11.45am
  • Reception: 8.40am – 3.20pm
  • Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2): 8.40am – 3.20pm
  • Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6): 8.40am – 3.25pm

The school gates are open from 8.40am to 8.50am. Registers are taken at 8.50am. Pupils arriving after this time will be marked as late and should enter via the school office.

Attendance

At Longlands, we work in partnership with families to support excellent attendance. Being in school every day and on time helps children feel settled, confident and ready to learn.

  • Pupils arriving late are marked as late in the register, and this is recorded in their end-of-year report.
  • If your child has an appointment and will arrive late, please let the school office and class teacher know in advance.
  • If your child needs to leave during the school day, please notify the school office in advance and report to the office before collecting them from class.
  • Holidays during term time are strongly discouraged and will not be authorised unless there are exceptional circumstances.

We follow the latest guidance from Hertfordshire County Council and the Department for Education, which includes monitoring attendance closely and working with families to offer support where needed.

Illness

We understand that children may occasionally be unwell, and we appreciate your support in keeping us informed.

  • Please contact the school by phone, email or via Arbor on the first day of absence, and keep us updated until your child returns.
  • If your child has had sickness or diarrhoea, please allow 48 hours from the last episode before they return to school. This helps prevent the spread of illness.
  • If your child has been in contact with an infectious illness, please let us know so we can take appropriate steps to protect others.
  • For longer absences or ongoing health concerns, we may work with you and external agencies to ensure your child continues to receive the support they need.

Parents