Attendance
Parents have a responsibility to ensure that their children receive full time education. Regular attendance is essential if children are to progress with their learning.
Absence
We would expect parents/carers to inform the school by 9.30am by phone or in person, if your child is unwell and unable to attend school. If we have no reason for the absence by 9.30am the absence will be recorded as unauthorised. We would also expect to be notified if your child has a medical appointment.
Term Time Holidays
From June 2013, school’s no longer have any authority to authorise absence for a family holiday during term time. Any such absence is unauthorised. We would appreciate advanced notification of any absence wherever possible so we can account for your child’s absence without needing to call you.
Punctuality
Punctuality is an important social convention and late arrivals disrupt the routines of the school. We would therefore request that parents make every effort to ensure their child/ren are in school for 8.55am.
School Times
Doors open – 8:45am
School Starts – 8.55am
Break – 11.00 – 11.15am
Lunch Time – 12.15pm – 1.10pm
School Ends – 3.30pm
“Leaders provide a range of opportunities to develop pupils’ interests.”
“Daily phonics lessons and extra support in the afternoon take place for pupils who are at the early stages of reading.”
“Leaders are passionate about ensuring that all pupils receive the education they deserve.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”
“The thing I like about Burlington Junior school is that the teachers are very nice and it’s easy to make new friends.”
“Both children have attended this school. Both have enjoyed it and have reached their potential.”
“Leaders create a positive environment where pupils flourish.”
“Furthermore, leaders invite pupils to attend afterschool sessions to help them catch up quickly.”
“In school I like the writing because you get to write about your favourite things. I love all the language you can use.”
“Leaders strive to develop a curriculum that engages and inspires pupils.”
“My child has settled really well here, she feels happy and her hard work is recognised. Very pleased.”
“The best thing about Burlington Junior School is the lessons are fun and interesting and we always learn something new.”
“I like learning because I think learning is fun and it allows me to push myself and learn new things every day.”
“Leaders continue to develop a broad and balanced curriculum that raises pupils’ aspirations.”
“I like learning about history and the Romans and we are going on a trip to Murton Park.”
“In English and mathematics, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), remember what they have learned over time.”
“Leaders plan aspects of the science curriculum in order to promote
engineering.”
“My kids love it at Burlington Junior School.”
“Pupils are happy to
attend school. Parents say their children are ‘well cared for, feel safe and can be
themselves’.”
“Staff, including those at the early stages of their careers, say they feel supported to fulfil their roles.”
“Communication with parents has improved recently, Class Dojo is a good addition. Good to see the topics for this half-term.”
“What I like about Burlington Junior School is learning because if you listen carefully you will get smart and you will have a good education and you will get a good job.”
“The school has
put in place a range of strategies and interventions to support pupils with their emotional health and well-being and behaviour.”
“Burlington Junior School is a wonderful school with great staff. They have helped me to become really independent whilst supporting me. I am really happy at this school.”
“Leaders achieve this
through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”
“‘There is something for everyone.’ Clubs range from golfing, cheerleading, football and rugby to mindfulness, yoga and knitting.”
“Leaders encourage good mental health through nurture sessions and a
‘nature’ programme.”
“Pupils take home books that match their phonics ability. This helps them to become confident and fluent readers.”
“Good transition from Year 4- 5. My child is in a smaller class, well supported in English and Maths. Nurtured and settled.”
“I like doing writing and maths because in maths you get to learn different methods to answer questions and I like writing stories.”
“My child has settled well into Year 3. She enjoys Maths especially.”
“My most favourite thing in Burlington Juniors is that we all help each other and that if someone is upset other people go and talk and play with them.”
“My daughter is very happy at school and is doing well. I am pleased with her progress.”
“This is my third child to go all the way through Burlington and I would recommend this school every time.”
“Parents comment that their children ‘really enjoy reading for pleasure’.”
“Leaders are keen to ‘sow the seeds of interest’ regarding careers.”
“I like Burlington Junior School because we get to go on trips.”
“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
annual visits to London.”
“Would recommend this school 100%. My child is very happy.”
“Subject leaders are invited to share curriculum plans with governors.”
“I like this school because we get to learn new things every day”
“Since implementation of Class Dojo we are much more aware of the things that happen whilst at school. Also the Dojo Points System is a great way to monitor progress.”
“Pupils speak
enthusiastically about the range of after-school activities on offer.”
“Behaviour and attendance continue to improve throughout school.”
“My child loves this school.”
“All 3 of my children are very happy at this school”.
