FAQ Category: General School

How do I complain about SEND provision made by the school?

Please raise your concern in the first instance with Roger Hayball, SENDCo.  If you remain dissatisfied, please contact Sally Wilson, Headteacher.  If this still has not resolved your concern, please follow the link to the school’s complaints procedure – click here.

How do I complain about the school?

Please raise your concern in the first instance with the member of staff concerned, or the Headteacher.  If you remain dissatisfied, please follow the link to the school’s complaints procedure – click here.

What happens if my child receives an After School Detention?

After school detentions are run daily from 3.30pm – 4.30pm. If you need to collect your child following an after school detention, they may be collected from Reception.

Where can I find information on school clubs?

You can find a full list of clubs (updated termly) here. For more information on specific clubs, please check the ‘Teacher’ column of the table to find the correct member of staff.

What time is break?

Breaktime starts at 10.55am and finishes at 11.15am.

What time is lunch?

Lunchtime begins at 1.20pm and finishes at 2.05pm.

Are mobile phones allowed in school?

The use of mobile phones is not permitted on school site. Once a student enters the premises their mobile phones must remain switched off and in their bags or lockers.

My child has an appointment during school hours, what do I do?

Any student in Years 7-11 leaving the school premises during the day will need signed written permission by both a parent/guardian and their Head of Year. Students must ensure that they are signing in and out of reception when leaving the school site.

Can I chew gum in school?

No, the chewing of gum is not allowed in school.

Where & when can I eat in school?

Food is not to be eaten in classrooms, toilets or corridors. Food is only to be consumed before school, at break and lunchtimes and after school. Food is only to be eaten in the designated areas- the playground, social areas or The Hub.

02/11/2023 – The Blandford School is open.

19 April, 2024

SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION

Updated 17/02/2022

Dear Parent/Carer

On the advice of Dorset Council, due to storm Eunice all schools in Dorset have been advised to close due to the Red Weather Warning in place for Dorset from the Met Office.  Therefore, The Blandford School will be closed in line with this advice on Friday, 18 February and no school transport will be running throughout Dorset.  School will reopen on Monday, 28 February 2022.

 

For Friday, 18 February work will be set for students by teachers on TEAMS.

 

We hope you all have an enjoyable half term and look forward to seeing students again on Monday, 28 February 2022.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Duncan Smith

Deputy Headteacher

19 April, 2024

 

 

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