Our School Office Staff are here to help you, however here are a few items that may be useful to parents and carers which you can view or download from our website.
Important Information For Parents
Mid Term Update 2020-09-24 – STJ
Mid Term Update 2020-09-24 – OLQM
Can my child go to school today?
Coronavirus what parents need to do
Attendance Info Leaflet STJ Sept 2020
Attendance Info Leaflet OLQM Sept 2020
Flu Immunisations – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
Flu Immunisations – St Jospeh’s Ushaw Moor
Autumn Term STJ – 12 September 2020
Autumn Term OLQM – 12 September 2020
Staffing Update & PE Days – OLQM
COVID-19-Policy-Aug-2020-OLQM STJ
Full Reopening Plan September 2020 OLQM STJ
Sept Opening – STJ – Rec – Crocodile
Sept Opening – STJ – Rec – Lion
Sept Opening – OLQM – Rec – Crocodile
Sept Opening – OLQM – Rec – Lion
Mind – for better mental health
DfE_FreeSchoolMeals_ParentCarerFAQs (1)
Whats going on? Explaining COVID 19 to children
Our School Day
Please note that the running of our schools continues to be affected by COVID-19. This means that there may be variances in the details offered below.
Our school day s broken up in the following way:
Early Years and Key Stage 1
| 8:45am | School Gates Open |
| 8:55am | School Day Starts |
| 8:55-10:30am | Teaching Time |
| 10:30-10:45am | Morning break |
| 10:45-12:10pm | Teaching Time |
| 12:10-1:15pm | Lunch break for Infants |
| 1:15-2:15pm | Teaching Time |
| 2:15-2:30pm | Daily Mile |
| 2:30-3:30pm | Teaching Time |
Key Stage 2
| 8:45am | School Gates Open |
| 8:55am | School Day Starts |
| 8:55-10:30am | Teaching Time |
| 10:30-10:45am | Morning break |
| 10:45-12:20pm | Teaching Time |
| 12:20-1:15pm | Lunch break for Juniors |
| 1:15-2:15pm | Teaching Time |
| 2:15-2:30pm | Daily Mile |
| 2:30-3:30pm | Teaching Time |
Leave of Absence During Term Time
There was a change in the law concerning term time leave of absence from 1st September 2013. Head Teachers are not able to grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Where leave is granted, Head Teachers must decide the number of days a child can be away from school.
If you wish to make an application for your child’s term time leave of absence, you must fill out an application form, which can be downloaded via the link below or requested from the school office. The application form asks you to outline the reasons why you feel your application for leave of absence during term time should be regarded as ‘exceptional’. Any supporting documents should also be submitted with the application. Following the submission of your application, you will be notified as soon as possible of the School’s decision. Each application will be considered on an individual basis at the time of submission.
Parents and carers should be aware that if you take leave of absence during term time without making a prior application to the school, or if you make an application but your requested leave of absence is not authorised and still take the child out of school, the absence will be recorded as unauthorised. Similarly, if you keep your child away from school for longer than agreed / authorised, the excess absence will be recorded as unauthorised.
Unauthorised absences on your child’s attendance record may mean that you are liable to incur a Fixed Penalty Notice or could face prosecution. A Fixed Penalty Notice will be issued to each person with parental responsibility for the child / children who is deemed liable for the offence / offences. The ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page that can be downloaded via the link below explains the circumstances where enforcement action may be taken more fully.
Downloadable Forms
Leave of Absence during Term Time Application
Leave of Absence during Term Time FAQ
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