Term Dates
| Autumn Term | Half Term |
|---|---|
| Starts: Tuesday 5th September | Stars: Monday 23rd October |
| Ends: Tuesday 19th December | Ends: Friday 27th October |
| Inset Day: Monday 30th October | |
| Spring Term | Half Term |
|---|---|
| Starts: Wednesday 3rd January | Starts: Monday 19th February |
| Ends: Thursday 28th March | Ends: Friday 23rd February |
| Summer Term | Half Term |
|---|---|
| Starts: Monday 15th April | Starts: Monday 27th May |
| Ends: Friday 19th July | Ends: Friday 31st May |
The terms dates for this and next academic year can be found by clicking on the link below*
*School INSET days take place within this terms dates and you will be notified of them in advance
School Day Times
| 8:45 – 9:00am | Staff Briefing |
| 9:00 – 9:30am | Staff planning time |
| 9:30 – 9:45am | Student arrival and breakfast |
| 9:45 – 10:00am | Coaching time |
| 10:00 – 10:45am | Period One |
| 10:45 – 11:30am | Period Two |
| 11:30 – 12:15pm | Period Three |
| 12:15 – 12:45pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 – 1:30pm | Period Four |
| 1:30 – 2:15pm | Period Five |
| 2:15 – 2:45pm | Enrichment |
| 2:45 – 3:00pm | Coaching and Student Departure |
| 3:15 – 3:30pm | Staff Debrief |
Student Uniform
Students are expected to arrive in their ACE uniform (details below)
Student arriving incorrectly dressed will be offered spares to swap into.
- ACE branded Fleece as an outdoor only coat (provided by ACE)
- ACE Polo shirt (2 provided by ACE)
- Black Trousers
- Black shoes / trainers
Student Absence
If you child is going to be absent or late arriving, please call reception (01582 359370) and leave a message with your child’s name and the reason
If your child needs to leave ACE early, please call and speak to our reception staff.
Student Attendance
Students need to be onsite by 9.30am to get the free breakfast and by 9.45am to get a present ‘on time’ mark.
Students arriving after 9.45am will be marked late
Students arriving after 10.15am are legally required to be marked as absent
Attendance is reviewed.
Students with Allergies or on Medications
If your child does have any allergies, please ensure that ACE are aware so we can adjust our records and any risk assessments accordingly and inform catering staff.
If you child needs to take medication, or usually takes medication and you wish to send in some spare tablets in case they forget, please contact reception (01582 359370 or email [email protected]) and ask for a ‘Medications Permission’ form to be sent to you. Please complete this and return.
If your child needs to carry an Inhaler, Epi-pen or any other medication, then please contact and inform receptions so this can be passed on to the First Aid Team and we can be aware when arranging trips and visits.