Parents & Carers
At Kingswode Hoe we have a practical, co-ordinated and comfortable uniform with different coloured jumpers for each Key Stage.
Check your eligibility for free transport to and from the school and find out about our travel training scheme to prepare pupils to travel independently.
At Kingswode Hoe School, we feel good communication is essential. Access school letters, leave your feedback about our school or log into your school ARBOR account.
We all know it is not easy being a parent or carer. Find links to helpful resources to navigate the minefield that is Parenthood.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I get in touch with the school?
You can ring 01206 576408 or e-mail office@kingswodehoe.com to get in contact with the school.
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Class Teachers are keen to establish a positive relationship with parents and carers of students in their form and will make every effort to return calls as soon as possible around their teaching and other school commitments. The planner is an important tool for us to ensure we have regular two-way communication.
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How can I meet with staff who work with my child?
Although teachers are available for consultation by appointment at any time in the year, there are three formal parent-teacher meetings per year. One of these will be the EHCP Meeting, with one consultation meeting in the summer term and one general meeting in the autumn term. Parents can liaise daily with teachers through the individual planner or notebook. This is a very important way that we ensure we have frequent communication with parents and carers as the need arises.
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How can I communicate regularly with staff who work with my child?
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Individual planner or notebook.
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Regular updates and information is included in our newsletters.
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Arbor- we use email to send letters and information swiftly to parents and carers.
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Letters, emails and texts home- sent out via Arbor
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Lost Property
We realise how frustrating it is when your child returns home missing at item! To avoid this happening we try to teach all the pupils at Kingswode who to be as independent as possible by checking what they have with them that day and putting items in the correct place. Of course things do go missing or are misplaced so we first of all ask that clothes and possessions (wherever possible) are marked with the pupil's forename and first letter of their surname.
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Attendance & Holidays
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Why is my child's attendance important and how is it monitored?
All pupils are expected to attend school every day, unless they are unwell. Please note: whilst we have staff who are trained in first aid, we do not have medical staff in school. Pupils who are unwell will be sent home. We have a policy of 'first day contact' and therefore parents will be contacted about a child's absence if a telephone call is not received before 9.30am. Please try to telephone the school reception before 8.50am on the first day where there is a facility for you to leave a message, please leave details of the reason for your child's absence. It is unsatisfactory for pupils to be taken out of school during term time for family holidays.
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Holidays in term time without permission
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Education.gov link- frequently asked question about holidays during term time
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