Questions you have asked

Why are we no longer allowed to bring our children directly to the classroom?

For health and safety reasons we are trying to limit the amount of adults on site. In addition, we promote developing independence for children at Gifford.

What provision is in place to ensure my child gets to class safely?

We have a large number of adults and Year 5/6 pupils out on duty, to ensure children are guided all the way round to their classrooms. Registers are taken promptly after gate closure.

How do I know no one else is taking my child off site once they have gone through the gate?

No adults are allowed on site during the drop off period unless previously arranged for extenuating circumstances. These adults are then guided off site by our staff.

What if my child doesn’t want to go by themselves?

We understand that these are very unusual times for everyone, (children included) and they may find the idea of leaving you at the gate a little daunting. However, staff on duty will ensure they feel safe and relaxed. Before you know it they will be used to another new ‘norm.’

Why has the timeframe been shortened?

As you and your children are now used to the new routines and they have become embedded across the school, we saw it as a good opportunity to shorten the timeframe. This ensures there is less learning time lost for children (which is more important than ever) and as the colder days set in, it is important to get children into the building as quickly as possible.