Reception aged children and above enjoy the use of a specially-designed children s play area, complete with climbing equipment, near the Main School s playing fields. Maximum class size is eighteen pupils. There are at least two computers in each classroom where children use educational programmes to develop both their computer skills and creative work, English grammar and creative story writing. The Library contains mostly non-fiction books, has a TV, and is also used for Individual Needs teaching. Claire Phillips and her team believe very much in an Open Door policy and positively encourage parents to come into the school to see and admire their children s work.
Staff are always available to meet and talk informally with parents.
Written reports are prepared at the end of the Michaelmas Term and during the Trinity Term. There are formal Parent-Teacher meetings in October and March. Class teacher and classroom assistant. Class teacher and classroom assistant. Full-time except for Wednesdays when school ends at Midday.