The Isle of Wight School Admissions Policy is set in accordance with the School Admissions Code of practice published by the Department for Education.
The Isle of Wight Council is the Admissions Authority for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools on the Island.
Please visit the Isle of Wight County Admissions website for more information on the admissions process for Hunnyhill Primary School.
Isle of Wight County Council Admissions Website
Is your child due to start school in September?
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Your child can start primary school in the September after they have reached the age of 4. Therefore your child can start school in Reception in September if they are 4 years old by 31st August.
The Isle of Wight Council is the admissions authority for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools on the island. If you would like to apply for a place at Hunnyhill Primary school, you need to apply through the Isle of Wight Council. Applications must be made by the closing date in January.
Click HERE to apply online for a Reception Class place.
Placements will be notified in April, followed by a confirmation letter confirming that your child has a place at Hunnyhill Primary School. We will write to you and outline our transition process including giving you the times and dates of our stay and play sessions and the parents welcome meeting.
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Would you like your child to attend Hunnyhill Primary School?
If you would like to come and view our school please contact the school office on 01983 522506.
The Isle of Wight Council is the admissions authority for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools on the island. Therefore, all applications for places at Hunnyhill Primary School need to be made via the Admissions Department at the Isle of Wight Council.
Click HERE to apply for a place online.
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The Isle of Wight Admissions Department can be contacted at:
School Admissions Office, County Hall,
Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD.
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Telephone: 01983 823455
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Email: school.admissions@iow.gov.uk
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Website: Schools and education (iow.gov.uk)
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START & END OF THE DAY SAFEGUARDING.
We ask that adults do not stand around the classroom doors and stand at least 2 metres back. This helps the school staff to hand over pupils safely at the end of the day. Please inform us if your child is being picked up by a different adult to usual.
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ATTENDANCE
Regular and punctual attendance is vital to ensure every child achieves the very best that they can. Late arrival is disruptive for the whole class, not just the pupil who has arrived late and will mean that important teaching and now also catch up learning will have been missed. Please call the office each day your child is absent from school.
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LOOKING SMART
Please ensure correct uniform is worn each day. Shoes must be black – No trainers or sport style shoes. Please help your child and ensure all uniform is clearly named. WATCHES Pupils in Y2 and above may wear a watch.
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PREPARING FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLWALK HOME ALONE​
Children in Years 4, 5 & 6 can be issued with Walk Home Alone passes once parental permission has been received via the online form on our website.​
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Non-School Logo Back Packs​ Y5 & 6 ONLY – All other years pupils must have the Hunnyhill logo back pack.
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STATIONERY
The school provides all the equipment children will need. Children in years 5 & 6 are allowed to bring in pencil cases from home. Limited to 1 pencil case please
COMMUNICATION
You will receive all messages and reminders from the class teachers along with photographs and school news, dates and general information. Remember to check our website for forms and other information. Dojo can be set-up to enable access for all parents, carers and Grandparents.
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THIRSTY WORK
We encourage children to drink water regularly. Please ensure a water bottle is brought into school every day, water can be topped up from the water machines. Snacks for break time should be Healthy – fruit, cheese etc. YR, 1 & 2 will receive a piece of fruit in school.
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HOLIDAYS
Family Holidays in term-time are not authorised. Exceptional circumstances are limited and any such requests must be put in writing to the Headteacher for consideration. However, these MUST be exceptional e.g. families of service personnel who are back from operational tours, bereavement of a close family member for the funeral service etc.
KEEPING SAFE​
If walking home alone children in Years 4, 5 & 6 can bring a mobile phone into school - BUT it must be handed into the class teacher as soon as they have arrived and then can be collected at the end of the school day.
What are the timings for the school day?
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The back playground gate and front field gate open at 8:30am. Pupils must be supervised by their adult until the enter the school building.
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Pupils with a walk home alone pass must enter the school playground or front entrance gate as soon as they arrive. We ask for parental support ensuring this.
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Preschool classroom door opens at 8:50. Preschool day ends at 3:10pm
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Reception and year 1 door opens at 8:35. Pupils are late if they arrive after 8:40. The day ends at 3:10
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Year 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 door opens at 8:40. Pupils are late if they arrive after 8:45. The day ends at 3:15
Arrivals after the doors/gates are locked will need to enter and sign in via the main office.
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Any Pupils arriving late after registration will need to sign in at the main entrance on Forest Road and will be taken to class.
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Any pupils arriving late will be recorded as late on the register.
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My child will not be in school today.
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Please call or dojo the office if your child is poorly. We ask you to call each day of absence.
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In line with LA and Government policies holidays will not be authorised.
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Please let us know if your child is not attending school as it will save us a call to you.
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I need to speak to my child's teacher...
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Senior leaders will be available to take messages on the school gates.
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Private message the class teacher via Dojo.
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Telephone the office to make an appointment after school or arrange a phonecall
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Talk with the class teacher once they have seen the class out safely at the end of the day.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
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UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE.​
This code sets out the uniform and standard of appearance that the school expects from its pupils. Governors are responsible for setting the uniform requirements in community schools and in this school we believe that a consistent approach helps to promote a sense of belonging.
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The dress code is designed to help children in the classroom environment by preventing distractions and to ensure Health and Safety requirements are met.
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The Governing body is very aware of the financial implications of buying school uniform and has therefore ensured that the majority of the uniform items are available at many supermarkets and stores
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All pupils are expected to follow the uniform and dress code. If it now followed a letter will be sent home asking for the problem to be remedied. Parents and carers are welcome to discuss any problems with the Headteacher.
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Uniform:​
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Dark grey school trousers, knee length skirt or pinafore
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Light blue polo shirt with collar, either with school logo or plain
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Navy blue sweatshirt or cardigan with school logo
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Black shoes with firm fastenings eg: Velcro, laces or buckles. SORRY, No boots.
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Coat suitable for bad weather
All items with the school logo are available to order from the Big Wight T-Shirt company.
Optional summer uniform:​
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Blue check dress
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Grey culottes
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Grey knee length shorts
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Black shoes with firm fastenings eg: Velcro, laces or buckles. SORRY, No boots.
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PE Kit list:​
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Green sports t-shirt with school logo
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Green sports hoodie with school logo
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Navy blue sports shorts/Navy joggers or leggings
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Trainers
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Dark or white socks
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Green PE socks or dark ankle socks in summer (Years 3, 4, 5 & 6)
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Water bottle
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PE Kits are worn to school on PE days.
Free School Meals
Registering could raise money for Hunnyhill Primary
It’s important to sign up for free school meals if applicable. Aside from providing your child with a hot nutritious meal each day, registering your child could also raise an extra £1300 for the school from central government to fund valuable support like extra tuition, learning assistants or after school clubs.
Even if you will be sending your child in with a packed lunch initially and do not want your child to receive the free meal, if you think you qualify, we would encourage you to register for free school meals anyway. By doing so, it will help us to claim an extra £1300 for each qualifying pupil which is money that the school can benefit from and use to fund new equipment or teaching resources for the use of all children.
To register for your child to receive free school meals, please click on the link below which will take you directly into the Isle of Wight Council web page where you can see if you qualify and make your application.
Free School Meals - Service Details (iow.gov.uk)
If you do not receive any qualifying benefits then you do not need to make an application. There are 2 distinct categories – UIFSM (Universal Infant Free School Meals) and FSM (Free School Meals).
Putting it simply, the UFSM schemes provide all primary school pupils with a free school lunch regardless of their family's household income or whether their guardians are in receipt of particular qualifying benefits. Therefore all Early Years children will be provided with a hot meal at no cost to you every day if you wish them to under the UIFSM scheme (and you can decide that each day after they start).
Families who are in receipt of certain benefits can make an additional application for FSM’s which then allows the school to apply for additional funding which will benefit the whole school, and these are the families who need to complete the form.
Thank you.
