The school day

Our timetable is flexible to meet the needs of the children, which may change depending on the children’s key stage.

Teaching and learning throughout the day balances academic learning and personal development. This is what a typical day at The Whitehouse might look like.

Times Activity
8:40am Doors Open Meet and Greet
8:45 –9:15am Nurture Breakfast and Personalised Learning (including reading to an adult daily, times tables, spelling, and personal tasks)
9:15 – 9:30am Personal Development
 09:30– 10:15am Morning Session 1
10:15 – 10:30am Reading
10:30 – 10:45am Break
10:45 – 11:30 Morning Session 2
11:30-11:50 Social Etiquette Time – Collective Worship -Eating dinner together as a class
11:50-12:00 Reflection
12:00- 12:25 Structured Enrichment
12:25-12:40 Newsround and Teeth Cleaning Time
12:40-12:50 Handwriting
12:50-1:30pm Afternoon session 1
1:30-1:40pm Fruit and Water with Turn Taking
1:40-2:10pm Afternoon Session 2
2:10-2:20 Story Time
2:20-2:30 Reflection
2:30pm Home Time
2:30-3:00pm End of Day Enrichment

“Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit is a calm and friendly environment where pupils are happy and feel safe.”

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“Staff know the pupils well, and pupils respond positively to these strong relationships.”

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“Parents comment that their children’s behaviour improves significantly after joining the school.”

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“Pupils listen carefully to their teachers and to each other, creating a calm and focused learning environment.”

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“By the time a pupil leaves the school, they are well prepared for either mainstream school or specialist provision.”

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“Teachers have high aspirations for their pupils, and pupils work hard to achieve them.”

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“Leaders, staff, and governors are ambitious for pupils to achieve their full potential.”

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“Teachers skilfully support pupils’ specific special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).”

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“Pupils learn to read with confidence and can explain past events and infer what might happen next in a story.”

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“Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities that broaden their learning, including drama, cheerleading, and school trips.”

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“The school has systems in place to track individual pupils’ progress, ensuring they are continually challenged.”

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“Classrooms and corridors are calm, with pupils showing respect to their peers, teachers, and visitors.”

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“Teachers help pupils anticipate when they might become angry, improving their ability to manage their emotions.”

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“Staff feel valued and proud to work at the school, receiving strong support from senior leaders.”

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“The governing body and the wider academy trust are ambitious for the school, ensuring both staff and pupils are well-supported.”

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