Frequently Asked Questions About Our School
1. How can I obtain a copy of the school’s prospectus?
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How do I reserve a place for my child at Greenleas Lower School?
3. Where can I find recent inspection reports for the school?
4. What are the latest SATS test results?
5. Can I look around the school?
6. What pre-school facilities are available for my child before they are school age?
7. What wrap-around care and out-of-school clubs do you offer?
8. What is the school uniform?
9. What school would my child transfer to on leaving Greenleas?
10. How do you keep parents informed?
11. How can I feedback to the school?
12. What would happen if my child was ill at school?
13. What happens if my child requires medication during the school day?
14. What should I do if my child is too ill to attend school?
15. What are the rules around term time holidays?
How can I obtain a copy of the school’s prospectus?
Answer: The School Prospectus can be downloaded by clicking on this link.
How do I reserve a place for my child at Greenleas Lower School?
Answer: If the school has sufficient capacity children can be admitted to the nursery on a part-time basis the term following their third birthday. The Early Years provision and the Foundation Stage curriculum are delivered in a way which reflects the age of the child. Places are open to all children and we are obliged to give priority to children from the school’s defined catchment area. However, we do try to be accommodating so please contact us as early as possible.
Admission to the main school is dealt with through Central Bedfordshire Council. See here for more information.
Where can I find recent inspection reports for the school?
Answer: The latest Ofsted Report can be downloaded by clicking here. We are very proud of the children’s achievements and the contribution that everyone connected to Greenleas makes to our success. See more information on our Achievements page .
What are the latest SATS test results?
Answer: Overall our Year 2 results over the last 3 years show the school performing significantly above the national average in all core subjects. Our SATS results and achievements can be seen here.
Can I look around the school?
Answer: We always welcome visitors to our friendly school. As parents you are most welcome to come and look around our happy and successful school before deciding if this is the learning environment you are seeking for your child. Click here for details of our location.
What pre-school facilities are available for my child before they are school age?
Willows pre-school is a long established friendly community pre-school located in a brand new purpose-built building in Greenleas’ delightful grounds. The building is shared with the school’s before and after school play clubs and provides a wonderful environment for children from 2½ to 5 years old.
What wrap-around care and out-of-school clubs do you offer?
Answer: The Breakfast Club runs every school day. Children can be dropped at the club at any time after 8am. Breakfast is available if required.
The After School Play Club is open until 6pm on school days. The club provides safe, creative and fun leisure activities for Greenleas pupils.
In addition, there are lots of extra curricular after school activities happening at Greenleas and these vary depending upon the time of year.
What is the school uniform?
Answer: The school colours are bottle green and gold.
Winter Uniform
- Grey trousers, tunic or skirt
- Green jumper, school sweatshirt or school cardigan
- White or grey shirt
- School tie (optional)
- White, grey or green socks or tights
- Hooded anorak or suitable warm coat with a good loop for hanging
Summer Uniform
- As for winter except that white T-shirts or polo shirts, grey shorts or short sleeved white shirts may be worn
- Green and white striped summer dress
- Green baseball cap or legionnaires hat with the school badge
More information can be seen here.
What school would my child transfer to on leaving Greenleas?
Answer: In the September after their ninth birthday pupils transfer to middle school. Most children transfer to one of the town’s four middle schools.
Linslade Middle School
How do you keep parents informed?
Answer: Daily communication between parents and teachers is usually achieved through the pupil’s reading record or homework books or verbally at the end of the school day. Teachers, including the head teacher are happy to make an appointment to see parents at the end of the school day should this be necessary. Newsletters are issued regularly. Consultation evenings for you to meet your child’s teacher and review progress are held termly and a comprehensive written report is provided in the Summer Term.
How can I feedback to the school?
Answer: Your feedback is really important to us and you will be invited to comment by way of questionnaire at the end of each school year. Your feedback and ideas are always valued; please contact us if you wish to provide feedback at any other time.
email:greenleaslower@schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk
The results of our latest parent survey can be seen here.
What would happen if my child was ill at school?
Answer: We produce an information sheet which you must complete at the beginning of each school year. This gives us contact numbers for yourself and an emergency contact number in case we cannot reach you. In the case of an accident or emergency we would ensure the necessary treatment is administered while we contact you.
What happens if my child requires medication during the school day?
Answer: In exceptional circumstances a member of staff will administer medication which has been prescribed for the child by a doctor. Other medication will not be given. An indemnity form must be signed. Contact the school office for more information.
What should I do if my child is too ill to attend school?
Answer: Please advise the school office as soon as possible if your child is too ill to attend school. Please send a note to the class teacher when your child has been absent.
What are the rules around term time holidays?
Answer: As the school plans programmes of work for pupils to follow, it is disruptive for your child and the teacher if pupils take holidays within school time. We appreciate that in certain circumstances this may be unavoidable and the law allows for a maximum period of two weeks to be taken in any school year. You will need to complete a Holiday Request Form. Contact the school office.
