General Information
Shakespeare is a County Infant School which caters for children from the September after their fourth birthday until the July of the year in which they are seven.
School Hours
Morning: Year R, Year 1 and Year 2: 8.50am to 12.00pm
Afternoon: Year R, Year 1 and Year 2: 1.05pm to 3.20pm
Total time = 32 hours and 30 minutes
Children, parents and families are welcomed into the school from 8.40 am, when the teacher will be available to talk informally with parents. The teacher calls the children together for registration at 8.50am, which is when the school gate and external classroom doors will close. Children arriving after 9.15am are registered as late which is an unauthorised absence.
At the end of the day parents and families are asked to wait for their children outside the external classroom door. Children are taught to come straight back into class if their parent is not there to collect them.
The school office is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Parent-Teacher Association - FOSI (Friends of Shakespeare Infants)
We have a very active PTA and are always looking for new members. This is the way in which we raise funds to support the children's learning, and our members are a friendly and enthusiastic bunch. For more details, please email: pta@shakespeare-inf.hants.sch.uk
A Day at Shakespeare Infant School
8.40am Gates open
8.55am Gates and registers close
10.30am If you have not reported your child's absence it will be marked as unauthorised
11.30-12.30/45pm Year R lunch
12.00-1.00pm KS1 lunch
12.30/45pm Year R afternoon registers
1.00pm Year 1 and Year 2 afternoon registers
3.10pm Gates open
3.15pm Classes dismissed
3.20pm Gates close
Information regarding attendance can be found here: Attendance
Reading Together
Mondays 8.40-8.55am - Year 2
Tuesdays 8.40-8.55am Year 1
Thursdays 8.40-8.55am Year R
PE Days
Year R: Ladybird Monday; Bee Wednesday
Year 1 and Year 2: Tuesday
Children come to school in their PE Kit Uniform. Information on PE Kit can be found here: Uniform
What does my child need in school everyday?
- Correct school uniform or PE kit and appropriate outdoor clothing
- Named water bottle
- Named book bag. No rucksacks, thank you
- Reading wallet containing reading diary and reading practice book
- Library book (if borrowed from SIS library)
- Named coat/hat etc. No umbrellas, thank you
Food at School
Shakespeare Infant School is a nut-free site.
Allergies and Dietary Requirements
The health and wellbeing of our children is a priority. If your child has a food allergy, intolerance or special dietary requirement, please ensure the school is informed and that all relevant medical information is provided. We work closely with families to support children safely at mealtimes and follow individual healthcare plans where required. To help us maintain a safe environment for everyone, we ask that parents/carers do not send food into school unless agreed in advance with staff. For more information, please read our Allergy Safety Policy.
We completely understand that parents/carers often wish to celebrate special events such as their child's birthday by sharing a treat with their classmates, and we truly appreciate this thoughtful gesture.
However, due to safeguarding, allergy awareness, and health and safety considerations, we are unable to distribute sweets, cakes, or other food treats brought in from home. We thank you for your understanding and support in helping us keep all children safe.
Snack
A healthy fruit or vegetable snack is provided free of charge for all children each day. Children are not permitted to bring their own snack, except in rare circumstances that have been agreed with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Lunch
Parents/carers are required to download the Clever Chefs app and pre-order their child's lunch each day.
Orders close at 8:00am on the day. If you require support with ordering, please contact the school office and we will be happy to help.
If your child brings a packed lunch, please refer to our Food Policy for guidance.
Further information about school meals can be found here.
Winter Weather
- Any school closures will be posted onto the website between 7.30am and 8.00am. Updates will also be posted on the website. Please avoid accessing the website before then as too much “traffic” can prevent us from being able to upload new information
- Local radio stations will carry up to date information
- Hampshire County Council website lists all school closures every day
- Please follow marked and salted paths and on the main playground. Please walk between cones around the school site. These areas are salted and safe to walk on. Do not walk on any other areas.