Parents

Each day class teams will write comments about your child’s day in the home/school diary. We will always phone you if we need to contact you.

Do let us know any information we need each day to help your child have a successful and happy day. You can ring us on 020 3434 5210 or write in the home/school diary.

Please let us know by phone no later than 8.50am, if your child will not be in school and send us a note with the reason for the absence on his/her return. (We are required by the DfE to keep these for attendance monitoring). We follow up first day absences if we do not hear from you, so as to ensure student safety.

It is essential that the pupil information forms and the medical information forms are completed before the start of the term, so that we have a safe and healthy start to the school for your child. We must have emergency contact information before your child starts the school.

If you require a Travel Assistance please complete the application form on Southwark Council’s website. Let us know if you need any help.

For children travelling on the Local Authority arranged bus, the bus company will contact parents/carers before the start of the term to tell you your pick up and drop off times.

Bus transport staff are not allowed to leave the bus to escort children to their home, or across roads. This is because they are unable to leave other children unattended on the bus.

If your child is currently receiving travel assistance from Southwark Council, the council will aim to review eligibility annually. If your child remains eligible following a review, the council will, wherever possible, look for a travel solution that promotes independence for your child.

If your child is not going to be in school on a given day, please let transport know so that the bus round can be adjusted.

Should you wish to contact Southwark’s Travel Assistance Team, their number is 020 7525 3931. Alternatively, you can email them on travelassistance@southwark.gov.uk.