What shall I do if my child is ill?

We ask that you contact school before 9 30am on 01709 710599 or leave a message to advise us why your child is not attending school or leave a message with your child's name, class and reason for absence.

If your child has sickness or diarrhoea we ask you keep him/her off school for a clear 48 hours from the last episode of illness. This is to ensure nothing is passed on in school.

Please note the school office opens at 8:30am. Before this time please leave a message on the answer machine.

What shall I do if I arrive late to school?

You will need to take your child to the school reception desk and order a school meal if required. Reception staff will then take your child to class.

What if my child has a medical appointment?

Staff need to see an appointment card or text from your GP. Please email a copy/screenshot to school.

What if my child needs medicine?

We can only administer medicine that has been prescribed by a doctor and needs to be taken 4 times a day. All medicines are kept securely in the school office. If the medicine is required 3 times a day this must done at home around school hours. A medical form needs to be completed from the school office and medicine collected by an adult at the end of the school day.

Can I take my child out of school on holiday during term time?

From 19^th August 2024 the Government introduced a new National Framework for Penalty Notices. Under the new framework all schools will be required to consider a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) when a child has missed 10 or more sessions for unauthorised reasons in 10 school weeks. Each school day has two sessions AM and PM, meaning 10 sessions could be 5 full school days or 10 half days.

The National Framework for Penalty Notices sets out that a maximum of 2 FPN’s per parent, per child can be issued within a rolling 3-year period. If the national threshold is met for a third time (or subsequent times) within 3 years, further enforcement action will be considered.

First FPN in a 3-year period £160 per parent, per child to be paid within 28 days. Reduced to £80 per parent, per child if paid within 21 days.

Second FPN in a 3-year period £160 per parent, per child to be paid within 28 days.

Third Occasion in a 3-year period – A FPN will not be issued and the Local Authority will consider alternative enforcement.

For further information please visit:

https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/education-2/school-attendance

How much is a school meal?

All school meals are provided free of charge from the local authority. We have 4 options to choose from. Three hot meals and one chilled choice daily.

How do I make payments?

All items to be paid for  i.e breakfast club, school visits, after school clubs must be paid via Arbor. We do not accept cash. If you do not have a username and password please email school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk or call the school office who will be able to assist you.

Where can I purchase bookbags?

Items can be purchased via Arbor. Once items have been paid for, these will be sent home with your child at the end of the day.

How do I register for Breakfast Club?

If you would like your child to attend Breakfast Club, please prebook and pay for your requirements via Arbor. Breakfast club is run from 7:45am daily and is £3.50 per session (from September 2025). We ask that places are prebooked and payment made via Arbor at the time of booking. 

School Milk

School milk is free to all children in foundation stage. A consent form/allergy form will need to be signed when your child starts school.

What is Class Dojo?

Class Dojo is a school communication platform that teachers, students, and families use to share learning through photos, videos, and messages. You will be able to see your child’s own individual ‘Class Dojo’ page. This page will give you the opportunity to send in work from home or ask questions. Teachers will be able to post information and helpful links to support you and your child.

Parents will be given an invitation to access the app in September.

I can't collect my child at hometime and wish to send someone else?

Please call school before 3pm and advise staff who will be collecting your child. If we are not made aware we will not let your child leave school without speaking to you for confirmation. This is in the interest of safety for your child.

If you have any other questions or queries please call school on 01709 710599 or send us an email to admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk.

Thank You

Leave of Absence Request Form

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