Useful Information

Here you’ll find a range of resources and forms you may need to support your child’s school journey. If you need any further support please contact the office.

A playground with a tree and a swing set.
A playground with a tree and a swing set.

Frequently asked questions

As a family member of child currently at the school, is there a way for me to volunteer?

You can volunteer - please speak to the school office or request a conversation with Mrs Hart our Year 6 teacher, who co-ordinates volunteers.

Can I request leave in term time and how do I do this?

Complete an absence request form with as much detail as possible, with as much notice as possible, and hand this in to the school office. Please note we are unable to authorise any holidays during term time.

Does the school take funded nursery places?

The school takes children who are funded and those who pay.

From what age can my child attend the nursery?

We have two nurseries on site. Children can join Tadpoles Nursery from the term after they turn 2 years old. Children who are older join our Frogs nursery.

How can I check on my child's progress in school?

We hold Parents' Evenings in school in the Autumn Term and Spring Term, as well as provide a full report at the end of the academic year in the Summer Term (there are also Parents' Evenings appointments on request at this time). We welcome parents/carers to speak to class teachers for updates at any point in the academic year as they will be more than happy to meet with you. For children with additional needs, parents will get updates more regularly from the class teacher and are welcome to meet with the SENDCo, Mr Ian Morgan, who is also one of our Assistant Headteachers.

How can I find out more about what my child will be learning?

Please see our Curriculum page or the Individual Year Group pages for more specific information on the learning that takes place here at Eden Park. In addition to this please speak to you child's class teacher.

How can current families communicate with their child's teacher?

The best way to communicate with your child's class teacher is at drop-off in the morning or at collection at home time for short conversations (please bare in mind that at drop-off the teacher will have children in their care so may not be able to give a large amount of time). For longer conversations please phone the school office to speak to them or arrange an appointment. Alternatively you can email them directly.

How can current families get involved with school events and activities?

They can volunteer by contacting the school office or requesting a conversation with Mrs Hart our Year 6 teacher, who co-ordinates volunteers.

How can current families provide feedback to the school about their child's education?

This can be done via class teachers, the school office or questionnaires that are sent out by the school. Further to this current families are also welcome to email a member of the Senior Leadership Team, but as a school we ask that you have discussed anything with your child's class teacher in the first instance.

How can my child join the nursery?

Please contact the school office to enquire about nursery places.

How can my child join the school?

This is all handled by Torbay Admissions - https://www.torbay.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/admissions/

How do I report lateness or an absence?

It is important children are in school, on time. We understand occasionally people are late or unwell and this cannot be avoided. On the rare occasions this is the case please phone the school office, leave a voicemail or inform us via the Arbor app.

What is the school's homework policy?

Please see our homework policy and individual year group pages for more information, but homework is set for children regularly on a Friday and due in the following Friday.

What is the school's policy on uniform?

We do have a uniform policy and more information on the uniform can be found on our uniform page.

What is your approach to bullying?

We have a zero tolerance apporach to bullying and we work with all children to understand what bullying is, how to be kind, and how to be inclusive to all children regardless of their needs or background.

What resources are available to support current families with their child's mental health and wellbeing?

Wellbeing is important and as such is one of our 5 core values, the children know this as the character Willow Wellbeing. As well as the relationship the children build with the key adults in their teams (which helps them feel heard, belong and understood), the school has a dedicated pastoral support team that work with children who need some extra support. Additional parts of this provision include the 'Welcome Club' before school as a calm and settled start, and the 'Lunchtime Club' for those who find the playground a struggle.

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