Attendance

If your child is unwell please contact the office on 01367 870 236, alternatively you can email office@buc.faringdonlearningtrust.org.

Who do I contact about…

For child safeguarding issues: Ms Warren, Headteacher or if unavailable Mrs Brown
If I am concerned about my child in school: In the first instance their class teacher.
Breakfast Club Bookings: Mrs Johnson or Ms Betts office@buc.faringdonlearningtrust.org
Afterschool Clubs: Mrs Johnson office@buc.faringdonlearningtrust.org
Afterschool Childcare: Mrs Johnson or Ms Betts office@buc.faringdonlearningtrust.org

My child has a dental/doctor’s appointment, who should I inform?

Whilst we encourage appointments to be taken outside school hours we do realise this is sometimes not possible.  Please let the office know of any appointments well in advance.  When collecting and dropping your child off at school please go to the office in order to sign your child in and out.

What if my child arrives late to school?

If you arrive after 9am, please take/send your child to the office to ensure that the register can be correctly updated.

What time does school start and finish?

School arrival time is from 8.45am with a prompt 9am teaching start and finishes at 3.15 pm.

What happens if school is closed due to snow?

If the school is unable to open or staff and children's safety is compromised by dangerous roads we will make the decision to close the school.

We will notify you via ParentPay or Email by 7.30am that day.

We will also update the following: 

• school website under 'latest news on the homepage' (www.bucklandprimaryschool.org.uk),
• twitter (@Buckland CE Primary),
• inform local radio stations (BBC Radio Oxford, Heart FM and Jack FM) 
• update the Oxfordshire County Council website (https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/school-closures).

What do I do if my child needs to take medication during school hours?

You will need to come to the office to complete a medical form; we cannot issue medicine without a completed form.  If your child is dropped at breakfast club, please complete the form and hand over medicine to staff there. 

Holidays during term time

On 1 September 2013 a new law took effect which does not allow parents to take their children out of school for holidays in term time. Any request for absence in term time must be in exceptional circumstances, Ms Warren will decide if the school can authorise the absence.

How do I Order Milk for my Child?

The government provides free milk to all under 5’s in school.  If your older child would like to continue to receive milk at break time this can be bought through our milk provider.  To sign your child up, either for free or paid, please visit www.coolmilk.com.

If you have any suggestions on additions to this page please email Mrs Johnson or Ms Betts in the office (office@buc.faringdonlearningtust.org).