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Parents
Admissions and Transition
Nursery Admissions Nursery admissions are handled directly through the school please see https://broombarns.herts.sch.uk/our-school/nursery-admissions/ Starting Reception and Secondary Admissions All applications for reception and secondary places are handled by the Local Authority and can be accessed on the link below. If you do not have access to a computer or you would like support in applying please …
Family Support Worker
Hello! My name is Miss Robinson and I am the Family Support Worker at Broom Barns School. My role in school is to provide support, advice and information to the families within our school community. I can help you with any worries that you may have in relation to your child’s education, transition, behaviour and …
After School Clubs
If you would like to book any of the following clubs please do so through the School Gateway App. The charge for Sports Clubs is £1 per child, per session. We are sure you will agree that they are is amazingly low for any club. For families claiming free school meals (FSM), not Universal Infant …
Breakfast Clubs
Breakfast Club Broom Barns Breakfast Club operates from 7.50am-8.50am. The club is run by trained staff who plan the activities for children to have fun and learn whilst playing. Activities include games, dance and art. During the summer we offer outdoor activities. There is also a quiet space for reading and study, with a staff member to …
Covid-19 Updates
Thank you for working with us in our efforts to delay the spread of coronavirus- COVID-19. We understand and share your concerns and urge everyone to read through this page and keep up-to-date with all new government advice and restrictions. In order to ensure you have easy access to the information you need in relation …
Emergency Closures
When a decision is made to close the school in severe weather, it is to ensure the safety of all pupils, parents and staff. The decision is usually made in the morning and depends on local factors. You will be informed that the school is closed in the following ways: Everbridge – the Hertfordshire County …
Forms
Online Forms – sent electronically to the school Online After School Sports Clubs Please book through the School Gateway App. The App can also be downloaded from Google Play or the App Store. 1. Cineworld Consent ONLY AVAILABLE AUTUMN TERM Please complete this form to give permission for your child/ren to go to Cineworld …
Parent Consultations
The teachers meet with you for a parent consultation to discuss your child’s attainment to date. It is an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teacher and discuss your child’s progress. We do hope that you will make every effort to attend your appointment. To make appointments we use the app ‘Parent Evening’, which …
Parents’ Information
School Times Nursery 8.55am – 11.55am Reception to Year 2 – 8.50am – 3.15pm Year 3 to Year 6 – 8.50am – 3.20pm We closely monitor attendance, punctuality and its impact on children’s learning. Your child must be in class by 8.50a.m. to register. The class doors and registers shut at 9.00a.m. and for the …
Payments & Communication
School Gateway – Probably one of the most important apps you can use to make your school communication quicker and easier. Download it now to start enjoying the benefits. Guide If you wish to use this service, please ensure you have downloaded the app as this will give you the following information and benefits; Free …
School Meals
Nut-free School We have a number of children and adults in school who have a severe allergy to nuts. In order to reduce the risk to those children and adults who may suffer an anaphylactic reaction if exposed to nuts we aim to be a nut-free school. Although we recognise that this cannot be 100% …
School Uniform
The school uniform is based on the school colours of grey and red. Good quality red sweatshirts, polo shirts together with grey fleeces are available for sale from most supermarkets and chain stores. School uniform makes an important contribution to the ethos of the school and the work and attitude of the children. Wearing a …
Useful Links
Education Sites www.gov.uk/school-performance-tables School performance tables. www.thegrid.org.uk The public pages from Hertfordshire Education. www.bbc.co.uk/learning/index.shtml Contains a range of interactive sites for Primary Pupils – check out SPYWATCH and The Romans. www.phonicsplay.co.uk Games to teach phonics skills to children in FS and KS1 Health Care If you would like some extra help with family matter please …