FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a working document and we will continue to add questions as they are asked. We are continuing to take advice from all stakeholders, including parents/carers, to make our school the best it can be for you and your children.

How much does wraparound care cost?

Please visit: Wrap Around Care

What kind of activities will be on offer during wraparound care?

Your child can choose from a range of fun and inspiring age-appropriate activities such as arts/crafts, sports/games, reading and roleplay.

Are wraparound sessions flexible?

i.e. will I be able to book until 6.00 pm one day and until 4.00 pm on another day? Yes, although this is subject to availability. We operate a pre-booking system.

Do Reception children start the year on a part-time basis?

No, all reception children will start the year in September on full school hours, 8.30 am to 3.00 pm, plus wrap-around if booked.

What time does the school day start?

The school day starts at 8.30 am and finishes at 3.00 pm. We have decided to start slightly earlier than other local schools to reduce congestion and give parents/carers time to drop off their children before travelling to work.

7.30 am – 8.30 am (wraparound including breakfast)
8.30 am (registration)
12.00 pm – 12.55 pm (lunch)
3.00 pm (end of school day)
3.00 pm – 6.00 pm (wraparound including a light snack/meal)

Is there a Forest School area on site?

Yes, we have three acres of landscaped grounds which includes two exciting Forest School areas.

Will we be able to visit school before the children start at school?

Yes, we offer several transition sessions for new children starting in Reception. If you have a child starting at a different time during the school year, we can be flexible around their (and your) transition needs; contact the school office for details on this.

How will parents/carers be kept informed?

You will be kept informed about your child's progress and wellbeing through the Seesaw app, contact with staff, parents/carers' evenings, parents/carers' workshops, weekly newsletters, website and Facebook.

Do preschool children have a uniform?

Pre-school children wear a NWPA Pre-School polo shirt and sweatshirt/cardigan, which they wear with dark joggers or leggings.

Do preschool children automatically get a place in reception?

Children are not automatically given a place in reception. Even if your child already attends pre-school at North Worcester Primary Academy. It is your responsibility as a parent/carer to apply for your child’s school place.

What is a free school?

Free schools are new schools that are set up by people who identify a need and/or demand for a school in their local area. Free schools are funded by the government but are not run by the local authority.

Where is North Worcester Primary Academy (NWPA) situated?

We can be found on the old Park and Ride site in Perdiswell. We are situated on John Comyn Drive, just off the Droitwich Road.

Who monitors a free school's standards?

As with any other state-funded school, North Worcester Primary Academy will be subject to OFSTED inspections and will be overseen by a governing committee.

How will the school be accountable?

The school will be run by a local governance committee and will be accountable to the Board of Trustees of the Rivers C of E Academy Trust, who oversee it. In addition, the school will be accountable to the Department for Education through the terms of its Funding Agreement.

Does NWPA follow the National Curriculum?

Yes. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which fulfils all aspects of the National Curriculum alongside offering our children a variety of additional experiences to give them the social skills and confidence to become lifelong learners.

How can parents get involved?

Parents are invited to join the Friends of NWPA.
Their email address is friendsofnwpa@gmail.com

Their Facebook is https://www.facebook.com/friendsofNWPA

How can the community get involved?

At NWPA we aim to make a difference through working alongside staff, pupils, parents and community partners to promote our vision and values. Our school advocates will reflect the local community and ensure we continue to build community relationships and local knowledge.