The School Day
Our school day begins with transitions from transport and a wellbeing check in during our morning breakfast club.
The school day then commences at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm.
Following their wellbeing check, learners move into ‘Target lessons’ where we work intensively on skills related to phonics, maths and reading. These lessons are short bursts of supported intervention to target specific areas identified as in need of development for each child.
All learners take part in curriculum lessons which cover English, maths, science, human and social, and ICT. We believe that no matter the starting point, all learners can achieve and make progress. No matter how small, progress will always be celebrated.
At our school, learners enjoy social periods which support and enhance their social skills including, taking turns in games, conversations and interactions with their peers. Our lunch is eaten in the school hall, meaning learners enjoy their meal with other children, and staff who they are familiar with. Social breaks and lunchtimes are structed and supervised with a focus on improving skills, trying new things, healthy eating and growing independence.
Learners who struggle to access social breaks may wish to be part of our “Nurture Group”, where staff support learners to gain the confidence needed to join their peers for outside social time.
We encourage our learners to have a wide experience of the outside world from school, they will often take part in visits both for educational purposes and as rewards.
Food at Coombswood School
At Coombswood School, we take pride in providing nutritious and delicious meals tailored to the preferences of our learners. Our onsite cook works closely with the school community to ensure that learners’ voices are heard, making mealtime a collaborative and enjoyable experience.
Each week, learners are presented with a thoughtfully prepared lunch menu, allowing them to make their own food choices. A hot meal is offered daily, with options to suit varying tastes and dietary requirements. Learners can choose between a meat or vegetarian main dish, or opt for alternatives such as a jacket potato or sandwiches.
For those who prefer, learners are welcome to bring a packed lunch from home, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and catered for at mealtimes.
Our approach to school meals reflects our commitment to supporting the health, well-being, and autonomy of every learner at Coombswood School.
Uniform
Our school uniform consists of a Coombswood School sweatshirt, a white polo shirt and black trousers or joggers, and black shoes/black trainers. We want learners to be comfortable during the school day, so they can choose to wear trousers or joggers. School sweatshirts are provided by the school and there are no prescribed suppliers for the remainder of the uniform.
Term Dates
Our term dates for the current academic year can be downloaded for future reference by clicking below.
