The Importance of Punctual Attendance

At West Wycombe School, we know that a calm, punctual start to the day sets the tone for successful learning. Arriving on time ensures that children are settled, ready, and focused as lessons begin. The first few minutes of the school day are often the most important, as teachers share key information and set expectations. Missing even a short amount of time at the start of the day can leave a child feeling unsettled and less prepared to engage fully.

By working together to ensure that children are in school, on time, every day, we can help them to achieve their best and enjoy a successful school experience.

At West Wycombe School, we value our partnership with families in fostering good attendance and punctuality. By supporting your child to arrive at school promptly each morning, you are helping them to start the day positively, develop strong routines, and make the most of every opportunity to learn and grow.

The School Day

8:30am: Gates open 

8.45 am: Registration ends and gates close

Breaktime:

10.30 - 10.45 am

Assembly:

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 14.55.

Lunchtime:
12.00 - 12.50

End of the Day:
3:15pm

8.45am - 3.15 pm amounts to 32.5 hours a week.

At West Wycombe School, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Clear procedures are in place to ensure a safe and secure handover from school staff to parents or carers, in line with our Child Protection Policy and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Children from Reception to Year 4 should be collected from the playground at the end of the school day. Children in Year 5 and 6 should be collected from their classrooms. If you are delayed, please contact the school office as soon as possible. In such cases, your child will wait at the office until you arrive. Once you have collected your child, please ensure you notify a member of staff so that we can record their safe handover. If a child has not been collected by 3:30 pm and we have not heard from you, a member of staff will attempt to contact you. If we are unable to reach you, we will use the additional contact numbers you have provided to arrange collection.

If someone other than a parent or carer will be collecting your child, please notify both your child and the school in advance.

At the end of the school day, the school gate will be unlocked and supervised to ensure the safety of all children and families. The gate will be closed promptly at 3:30 pm. Parents and carers should walk from the main gate to the playground and collect their child directly from their class teacher. 

To reduce congestion and maintain a safe environment, we kindly ask that families leave the school grounds promptly after collection and ensure children are supported in walking home safely. If your child is in Year 5 or 6 and you give them permission to walk home from school independently, please contact the school office. We have an arrangement with the Walled Garden which provides parking free of charge for West Wycombe parents at drop-off and pick-up.