INFORMATION for PARENTS
School Day & Timings
The King Alfred School takes seriously the welfare and health and safety of its pupils. And so we have devised a procedure so parents are clear on processes to ensure a safe handover of children. This policy details the procedure for both Nursery and school age pupils. Please also read our Attendance Policy.
School Day Timings
The school day starts promptly at 9:00 a.m and finishes at 3:00 p.m.
Parents can drop off pupils from 8:45 a.m.
Nursery operates four mornings a week. There is no Nursery on a Friday. Nursery finishes at 12:00 p.m. on half days and 3:00 p.m. on full days. Pupils enrolled at Nursery must attend all four mornings. We currently offer afternoons on a Tuesday and Thursday but spaces are limited so please enquire with the school office for availability.
Breakfast Club Timings
Breakfast club runs five mornings a week and is open to all pupils who attend our setting. Breakfast club is open from 8:00 a.m. The Breakfast Club form and payment must be returned to the office the week before parents wish for their child to attend.
After School Club Timings
After school clubs run 3:00-4:00 p.m. on select days in the week. Please refer to each half term's club letters for the days on which they run. Club letters go out at the end of each half term. Copies of these can be requested from the school office. The Parent Portal also includes the selection of clubs and dates available each half term. Children will leave after school clubs via the main reception door once we safely hand them over to parents. Please note that all additional clubs are to be agreed and paid for before the start of the half term. It is important clubs are agreed in advance to ensure there are correct staffing levels. Please be considerate that some clubs will have a maximum to abide by correct staff-to-student ratio requirements.
Pick Up and Handover Procedure
Parents may park their car on our school car park or on the road for drop off and pick up. We have 20 car parking spaces and as a growing school we cannot guarantee you will have a space. If there are no spaces available, we politely request that cars are parked on the street. Parents are to take full responsibility for their children on the car park. Please ensure your child does not run onto the road from the car park. During pick up and drop off there will be a member of staff positioned at the student gate. Parents are to accompany their child to the gate. The staff member who is at the gate will welcome the student by saying, "Good morning," and by shaking their hand and allowing them onto the playground. This welcome and handshake is not only a polite way to interact but also demonstrates a clear handover of care. We will repeat this process at the end of the day and staff members will wait until a parent or authorised person is at the gate before safely handing over.
Please note: Pick up and drop off times also give class teachers chance to feedback to parents/guardians on the student’s day. We may discuss positive achievements and notify of any notices or concerns we may have. It is also a great time for parents to pass on any messages they may have to class teachers.
Term Dates
Term 1 2024
- Teacher Training Days 2 & 3 September (school closed to students)
- In School 4 September - 24 October
- Teacher Training Day 25 October
- Half Term Holiday 28 October – 1 November
- In School 4 November – 16 December
- 16 December school closes at 12pm following Christmas performance
- Teacher Training Day 17 December (school closed to students)
- Holiday 18 December – 2 January
Term 2 2025
- Teacher Training Day 3 January
- In School 6 January - 14 February
- Holiday 17 February - 21 February
- Teacher Training Day 24 February
- In School 25 February – 11 April
- Holiday 14 April - 25 April
Term 3 2025
- In School 28 April – 2 May
- Bank holiday 5 May
- Teacher Training Day 6 May (school closed to students)
- In School 7 May – 24 May
- Holiday 26 May – 6 June
- In School 9 June – 10 July
- Summer Music performance / End of year ball (4 July tbc)
- Teacher Training Day 11 July (school closed to students)
- Holiday 14 July – 3 September
Term 1 2025-2026
- Teacher Training Days 1 & 2 September (school closed to students)
- In School 3 September - 23 October
- Teacher Training Day 24 October
- Holiday 27 October - 31 October
- In School 3 November - 16 December
- 16 December school closes at 12pm following Christmas performance
- Holiday 17 December - 2 January
Term 2 2025-2026
- Teacher Training Days 2nd & 5 January (school closed to students)
- In School 6 January - 13 February
- Holiday 16 February - 20 February
- Teacher Training Day 23 February (school closed to students)
- In School 24 February - 27 March
- Holiday 30 March - 10 April
Term 3 2025-2026
- In School 13 April - 1 May
- Bank Holiday 4 May
- Teacher Training Day 5 May (school closed to students)
- In School 6 May - 22 May
- Bank Holiday 25 May
- Holiday 26 May - 5 June
- In School 8 June - 9 July
- Teacher Training Day 10 July (school closed to students)
- Holiday 13 July - 2 September
School Uniform Policy
The King Alfred School is committed to high standards and that extends to dress. We believe a smart uniform will give our young people pride in their school, and dressing the same means there is no hierarchy of dress.
Our exclusive school supplier is Abbiss in Wombourne High Street. Most of the items you need are stocked at Abbiss as we have tried to make it as easy as possible for parents to get uniform as a one-stop-shop. We recommend you order uniform well in advance to avoid disappointment. We have been very impressed with Abbiss and their customer service. Their friendly team will assist you with any questions you may have and they have changing room facilities available.
All items of clothing must be labelled clearly with your child’s full name. This makes it much easier for children to find their item of clothing if they have removed it and helps in returning any stray items found to its owner.
Nursery Uniform
September to March
Boys:
White Shirt (long or short sleeve) - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
Navy Shorts - purchase from Abbiss
Navy Trousers (to be worn when weather is extremely cold) - purchase from Abbiss
School Tie - purchase from Abbiss (clip on not elasticated)
School Jumper - purchase from Abbiss
Knee High Plain Navy Socks – purchase from Abbiss or any shop
School Waterproof Coat - purchase from Abbiss
Black Smart Shoes (no trainers) - purchase from Clarks or any shop
School Back Pack - purchase from Abbiss
Navy coat (plain) - purchase from any shop
Please note - there is no blazer needed for Nursery
Girls:
White Shirt or Polo Shirt (long or short sleeve) - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
Skirt (elasticated) - purchase from Abbiss
Girl's School Tie - purchase from Abbiss
School Cardigan - purchase from Abbiss
Knee High Plain Navy Socks with Bow – purchase from Abbiss or any shop
School Waterproof Coat - purchase from Abbiss
Black Smart Shoes (no trainers) - purchase from Clarks or any shop
School Back Pack - purchase from Abbiss
Navy coat (plain) - purchase from any shop
School hair bobble and/or plain royal blue headband, bows or clips - purchase from Abiss or any shop
Please note - there is no blazer needed for Nursery
March to July
In summer Nursery children will be outdoors a lot for their learning so we ask you to send Nursery children in P.E kit during the summer term.
Boys:
Navy shorts - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
White school polo top with logo and blue trim - purchase from Abbiss
White P.E plain ankle socks - purchase from any shop
School navy P.E jumper with logo - purchase from Abbiss
Navy plain tracksuit bottoms - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
Trainers (preferably white and navy) - purchase from any shop
Girls:
Plain navy skort - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
White school polo top with logo and blue trim - purchase from Abbiss
White ankle P.E socks - purchase from any shop
School navy PE jumper with logo - purchase from Abbiss
Navy plain tracksuit bottoms - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
Trainers (preferably white and navy) - purchase from any shop
Plain blue lunch bags/boxes with child's name clearly displayed - purchased from any shop but we recommend Etsy for personalised lunch bags.
Plain Water Bottle with name clearly displayed - purchased from any shop.
No jewellery apart from small stud earrings for girls.
No pencil cases or stationary - school supplies these resources.
Please do not bring expensive items to school.
Reception & Y1-Y6 Uniform
September to March
Boys:
White Shirt (long or short sleeve) - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
Navy Shorts - purchase from Abbiss
Navy Trousers (to be worn when weather is extremely cold) - purchase from Abbiss
School Tie - purchase from Abbiss (clip on not elasticated)
School Jumper - purchase from Abbiss
Knee High Plain Navy Socks – purchase from Abbiss or any shop
School Blazer - purchase from Abbiss
School Waterproof Coat - purchase from Abbiss
Black Smart Shoes (no trainers) - purchase from Clarks or any shop
School Back Pack - purchase from Abbiss
Navy coat (plain) to be worn during very cold weather - purchase from any shop
Girls:
White Shirt (long or short sleeve) - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
Skirt (fitted or elasticated) - purchase from Abbiss
Girl's School Tie - purchase from Abbiss
School Cardigan - purchase from Abbiss
Knee High Plain Navy Socks with Bow or Navy Tights (when weather is extremely cold) - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
School Blazer - purchase from Abbiss
School Waterproof Coat - purchase from Abbiss
Black Smart Shoes (no trainers) - purchase from Clarks or any shop
School Back Pack - purchase from Abbis
Navy coat (plain) to be worn during very cold weather - purchase from any shop
School hair bobble and/or plain royal blue headband, bows or clips - purchase from Abiss or any shop
March to July
Boys:
During the warmer months boys can come to school without their blazer and jumper, switch long sleeve shirts for short and wear white ankle socks instead of knee high socks. Ties remain. We recommend always sending the waterproof jacket for break times.
Girls:
During the warmer months girls can come to school without their blazer and cardigan, switch long sleeve shirts for short and wear white ankle socks instead of knee high socks. Ties remain. We recommend always sending the waterproof jacket for break times.
Boys:
Navy shorts - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
White school polo top with logo and blue trim - purchase from Abbiss
White P.E plain ankle socks - purchase from any shop
School navy P.E jumper with logo - purchase from Abbiss
Navy plain tracksuit bottoms - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
Trainers (preferably white and navy) - purchase from any shop
Black pumps - purchase from any shop
Girls:
Plain navy skort - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
White school polo top with logo and blue trim - purchase from Abbiss
White ankle P.E socks - purchase from any shop
School navy PE jumper with logo - purchase from Abbiss
Navy plain tracksuit bottoms - purchase from Abbiss or any shop
Trainers (preferably white and navy) - purchase from any shop
Black pumps - purchase from any shop
No jewellery permitted for P.E lessons
Please always pack a bobble for long hair in P.E bag
During horticulture lessons children wear their P.E kit with a puddle suit over the top. This helps keep children warm, protects the kit underneath and more importantly protects your child from nettles, etc.
All-in-one plain puddle suit (navy, green or pink) - purchase from Regatta or any shop
Wellies (plain navy, green or pink) - purchase from any shop
Plain blue lunch bags/boxes with child's name clearly displayed - purchased from any shop but we recommend Etsy for personalised lunch bags.
Plain water bottle with name clearly displayed - purchased from any shop.
Basic analogue or digital watches are allowed but they must not go off during class.
No jewellery apart from small stud earrings for girls.
No pencil cases or stationary - school supplies these resources.
No mobile phones - we have a no mobile phone policy. The exception is strictly for children who have been granted permission to walk to/from school. The child hands their mobile phone to the office on entry to school, so it can be kept safe, and is then given it back at home time.
Please do not bring expensive items to school.