Frequently Asked Questions


Do you have an after school club?


Did you know you can use our Out of School Club on an ad hoc basis?  Bookings don't need to be a regular or repeating pattern. We also offer contracts to secure your bookings on a weekly basis - please ask for more information. 

REGISTER YOUR CHILD

Simply complete the Terms & Conditions and Data Form listed below and return both to school.  Once we've processed those details, you'll be able to see, book and pay for sessions at your convenience, using your SchoolMoney online account

https://login.eduspot.co.uk/public/portal/school/?app=schoolmoney

Breakfast Club = £6

you can drop your child/ren off at any time from 7.45am to 8.40am - food served until 8.25am  

After School Club = £8.50 up until 5pm or £9.50 up until 5.45pm

 you can collect your child/ren at any time before we close at 5.45pm

Buzz the intercom on the OoSC gate to talk to the team at drop-off or collection.

 

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 7.45am - 8.45am & 3.15pm - 5.45pm.  

All places must be booked and paid for in advance.

What time does school start/end

Our School Day runs from 8.45am to 3.15pm

Gates open at 8.45am and close at 8.55am 

Registers close at 8.55am, so arrival after that time means entering via the main entrance and receiving a "late mark"

Work in class takes place from 8.45am

The length of our school day is 7.5 hours

The length of our school week is 32.5 hours

How do I pay for school lunches

Please note that for Junior Children, School Lunches are £2.90 per day. 

To pay visit SchoolMoney https://login.eduspot.co.uk/public/portal/school/?app=schoolmoney our online payment system to pay for your child’s school meal. 

You can pay in advance for as many weeks as you wish and keep track of your payments online.  We do not accept cash. 

What time is the best time to talk to a class teacher or member of staff?

We understand that you may have concerns or worries that you need share with a member of staff. We encourage that you speak to a member of the office staff at the start of the day once your child has gone into class. You can also speak to teaching staff at the end of the day once students have been dismissed or you can phone the school to make an appointment to see specific members of staff, if required.

What are Friends of Oakdene?

The “Friends of Oakdene Primary” is a Parents and Teachers Association that was reformed approximately 20 years ago.  The first project of our Association was to raise £15,000 to enable the Computer Suite to be built. This was a very special project, as we wanted the Suite to be built in the memory of one of the pupils, Andrew Schenck, who tragically died of Leukaemia.  With the help of donations and hard work from everyone concerned, the money was raised and the Suite opened in time for Andrew’s class to use before they left.

“Friends” have in the past funded our outdoor play area and all the computers around the school.  In recent years we have raised funds for a seating area and a tyre park for the children to use whilst playing, and all the fencing around school to keep the children safe.  We also successfully received funding for stage equipment, curtains, a digital camera, computer equipment and assisting with the construction of the Library and Learning Zone.  Our latest big purchase was a set of iPads, complete with charging trolley and cases. For the past 8 years we have paid all the transport costs for class trips which brings the price you pay for trips down by a considerable amount.

Without the “Friends of Oakdene” these projects would not have been completed.  We constantly need support from Parents and always need new members.

If you can spare any time to attend our meetings and functions you are very welcome.  We meet every 4-6 weeks depending on forthcoming events.

In the last few years we have held Quiz Nights, Race Nights, Family Bingos, BBQs, Discos, Christmas & Summer Fayres and most recently, children's Film Nights.

Please support our Association and become involved in your child’s School life!

Who can I speak to about Safeguarding?

At Oakdene Primary School, the safety and well-being of our children is paramount.  We take our statutory duty very seriously and are commited to the safeguarding of our children. We expect staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. This applies to someone who is paid, voluntary or any trades person who is undertaking work in our school. Everyone has a responsibility to act, without delay, to protect children by reporting anything that might sugget a child is being abused or neglected. It is our willingness to work safely and challenge inappropriate behaviours that underpins this commitment. The school seeks to work in partnership with families and other agencies to improve the outcomes for children and families who are vulnerable and/or in need. 

Oakdene's designated officer for Child Protection is Mr Martin Weston.  Any concerns should be reported to Mr Martin Weston. In his absence, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leaders at Oakdene Primary School are: Ms Lynsey Young, Mrs Caroline Hughes and Mrs Andrea Green

The school's safeguarding governor is Mrs Clare Oldham (Vice Chair of Governors)


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