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Below are some of the most frequently asked questions from parents and carers. 

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Visitors 

Q: Can I park on site? 

A: Yes you can. 

 

Q: Can I just enter the site, even after 3.10pm? 

A: No, all visitors must report to reception and sign in, regardless of what time. 

 

Q: How can I get an item to my child during the school day? 

A: If your child forgets an item for the school day, such as but not limited to; cooking ingredients, PE kit, lunch, you may bring them into reception for your child to collect at break or lunchtime. 

 

Medical Conditions 

Q: Can my child carry medical items on them? 

A: Pupils are permitted to carry an asthma pump and epi pen on them at all times. This should be stored in their inside blazer pocket. All other medical items should be taken to pupil services. 

 

Q: My child has to take regular medication, how can they do this? 

A: Please discuss any ongoing medical conditions with one of our Pupil Services Team. Pupils are able to visit Pupil Services take medicine or monitor conditions such as diabetes in privacy. 

 

Q: My child has sustained an injury and must use crutches, can they avoid stairs? 

A: Please contact the Pupil Services or Head of Year to discuss. Pupils who are experiencing temporary mobility issues are permitted to use our lift.  

Q: My child is currently in a cast, what should I do? 

A: Any child currently in a cast is permitted to leave class slightly earlier than other pupils in order to minimise the risk of being knocked in the corridors.  

Q: My child is injured and has a note to be excused from PE; do they need to bring their PE kit to the lesson? 

A: Yes. Pupils should bring their PE kit with them to PE regardless of whether or not they are able to participate. On occasion, they may be able to join in the lesson without actually participating in the sport, e.g. umpiring, scoring. Failure to bring PE kit may result in a detention. Exceptions would be pupils with casts/slings etc. 

 

With all medical conditions, we ask that you email the school, explaining the medical issue and any requirements. You should send your child in with a note.