What happens if my child loses something at school? NEWS What happens if my child loses something at school?
Losing things at school is unfortunately, part of school life. Chances of reuniting students with their belongings increase dramatically if they are clearly labelled. In a large school it can be hard to differentiate individual’s property especially when all students wear the same uniform! a clear name tag makes returning items much easier. If your child has lost something, they should check to see if it has been handed in to lost property by seeing Mrs Herbert in student reception. They should also retrace their steps and return to the classrooms/ changing rooms they have been to that day to see if they have left it there. They should do this on the day that they discover the loss. If this proves unsuccessful, it is sometimes worth checking with lost property again, after a few days. This is why we recommend students getting a locker, so they can keep their valuables safe.
Our school caterers are Harrison. We have a café and restaurant on site. They serve free breakfast between 8:15-8:30am, hot and cold snacks during break, and serve nutritious food during lunchtime, there is something for everyone’s taste. The cashless biometric system means that students do not need to worry about carrying loose change, as they just need their fingerprint to pay for food. Biometrics will be taken on their first day at The Wren School, if not sooner when they come in for their transition day. Please ensure you have filled in the Biometric agreement form on Arbor so we can ensure any dietary needs are identified and catered for. Please use the online service Arbor to add more money on their account. If you have any queries, please contact the [email protected].
Yes. We encourage students to walk or cycle to school to stay healthy. Students must bring a bike lock to secure their bike at school using the bike racks available. Students may not cycle on the school premises and must wear a helmet. They should observe safe cycling rules on the roads as they approach and leave school.
  • Please provide your child with a copy of the appointment letter, or card (ideally before the date of the appointment)
  • Your child must take the appointment letter or card to main reception.
  •  You should write a note in your child’s planner to show their class teacher that they have permission to leave the lesson.
  •  Your child must go to main reception to sign out.
  •  Upon arrival back at school, your child must sign in at main reception.
Please contact the school via phone or email and the pastoral admin staff will pass the information on to them. We do not allow students to have their phone on during the school day, and if they are seen with it out at school, they will have it confiscated. Please support us with this rule.
If your child feels unwell during the day they should see Mrs Herbert who is a trained first aider, in student reception at break or lunch. Students should not be going to student reception during lesson time. Sometimes a child just needs a quiet sit down after which they may be able to return to lessons. On certain occasions, Mrs Herbert may not be available, if this is the case students should go to main reception where a first aid trained member of staff can attend and assist them. We do not allow students to contact parents within school time on their own mobile phone.
The parental agreement to administer medicine form will need completing and can be requested from [email protected] and returned asap. This information will be added to the school database. Medication must be dropped at main reception, clearly labelled and this will be passed to student reception, Mrs Herbert will administer it to your child when they come to student reception at the specified times.
Students should arrive at school by 8.30 at the latest. The school gates are locked by staff on duty a few minutes before 8:30. Students who arrive late (once the gates are locked at 8.30) must enter via main reception at the Southcote Lane entrance, and sign in. They will be issued a late consequence unless students have medical proof why they were late. Please encourage your child to be on time.
  • To report your child being late or absent, please use the Arbor app to contact the school before 7:30am, or as soon as possible after that on 0118 9591868, extension 241.
  • Please remember to notify the school on each day of your child’s absence. You can also contact the school via email at: [email protected]
  • If your child takes more than three days off school in a row, we advise that you seek medical advice and also provide us with evidence of the prolonged absence. The Education Welfare Service accepts the following as medical proof: *GP appointment card *A text message from the health care provider, e.g., dentist, doctor, orthodontist * Sight of medication, named and dated appropriately *Sight or photocopy of prescription, named and dated appropriately.
Please contact your child’s subject teacher or Head of Department via email. If you would like to see a teacher, please email to arrange a date and convenient time.