Parent Handbook

Parent Handbook Information — September 2026

Welcome to Peters Hill Primary School! On behalf of all our staff and governors, we are delighted to welcome you. This handbook summary is designed to answer the everyday questions you may have about life at Peters Hill, if you can't find what you need here or on our website, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

The School Day

Doors open at 8.35am and close at 8.45am. All Year Groups finish at 3.15pm. Arriving after 8.45am? Please sign your child in at the School Office. Our office is open 8.15am–3.45pm during term time.

Term Dates 2026/27

All Term dates are available in the 'Term dates' section of the website. Please look out for Inset days that are also included on this page. 

School Uniform

Full guidance is provided covering winter and warm weather options, plus PE kit (white T-shirt, black shorts, black pumps/trainers). No jewellery except stud earrings and a watch; no nail varnish. Sweatshirts/cardigans with the school logo can be ordered via the our app though logoed uniform is not compulsory. We also run a pre-loved uniform shop, please speak to the office for details. All uniform enquires are through Miss Stevens. 

Returning After Injury

If your child is returning after an injury or medical procedure, please contact the office in advance so a risk assessment can be arranged with our Medical Records Assistant (Miss Hicks).

Absence Due to Illness

Report absences on the first day via our absence line (01384 816740, option 1) or email absence@petershillprimary.org. If absence continues over a weekend, please contact us again on Monday.

Medical/Dental Appointments

Please show the appointment card/letter to the office, or email it to the absence line.

Family Holidays in Term Time

Term-time holidays are registered as unauthorised absence unless exceptional circumstances apply. A Leave of Absence form must be submitted at least 15 days in advance (available on the website or from the office) — holidays may be subject to a fixed penalty notice.

Lunches

Children can access school meals (hot meal/sandwiches) or bring a packed lunch. We promote healthy eating and ask for nutritious lunchbox contents, no fizzy drinks, and we are a nut-free school. Meals must be ordered in advance. All KS1 pupils receive Universal Infant Free School Meals. Families on welfare benefits may also be eligible. From Year 3. we operate a cashless system.

Snack Time

Reception: free fruit, milk and water all day. Year 1–2: fresh fruit daily. Years 3–6: pupils may bring a healthy snack for morning break (no crisps or chocolate, please). Water is available to all pupil;s across the school through our water dispensers. 

Jewellery

Only stud earrings are permitted, and they must be removable independently for PE. We recommend ear piercings are done at the start of the summer holidays. 

Lost Property

Please name all uniform, bags, lunchboxes and bottles. Named items are returned directly; unnamed items are kept for a term before being donated to charity.

Inclement Weather

We try hard to stay open. Children are never sent home without parental contact. Closure updates are posted on our website, Instagram, and via email messages.

Home/School Links

• Website: petershillprimary.org – calendar and key info
• Newsletters: emailed fortnightly with key updates
• Instagram: @petershillprimaryschool
• Letters/emails: most sent electronically; consent forms sent on paper
• Text messages: used for urgent updates — please keep your mobile number current
• Parents' evenings: held twice yearly, plus a Summer term open evening to review work and meet your child's new teacher
• Class blogs: regularly updated — a great way to see what is really been happening in class!

Contacting School

For concerns, contact the class teacher first (by phone or class email). If urgent, call the office. Unresolved issues can be escalated to the Year Group Leader, then to the Senior Leadership Team if needed.

Pupil Information

Please keep us updated on personal details, especially emergency contacts — notify the office of any changes as soon as possible. Our Arbor Information Managemenst System allows you to make amendments directly. 

Before and After School Club

This is a school led service. Please see further information on our website pages. 

Frequently Asked Questions

ߓ© Got a question not covered here? Contact us at enquiries@petershillprimary.org or 01384 816740.