Dear Parents/Carers

Re: Proposed changes to the timings of the school day

We are proposing to amend the timings of the school day and invite you to participate in a consultation period regarding these changes.

After discussing the proposal with students and staff and receiving their feedback, we are proposing the following changes, effective from September 2024:

  • Lunch time: proposal 35 minutes lunch (previously 40 minutes)
  • End time: 3.30pm (previously 3.35 pm)

Proposed timetable

Current timings Proposed new timings: Lesson
8.45 – 8.50am 8.45 – 8.50am Movement time
8.50 – 9.10am 8.50 – 9.10am Tutor time
9.10 – 9.15am 9.10 – 9.15am Movement time
9.15 – 10.05am 9.15 – 10.05am Period 1
10.05 – 10.10am 10.05 – 10.10am Movement time
10.10 – 11.00am 10.10 – 11.00am Period 2
11.00 – 11.15am 11.00 – 11.15am Break
11.15 – 11.20am 11.15 – 11.20am Movement time
11.20 – 12.10pm 11.20 – 12.10am Period 3
12.10 – 12.15pm 12.10 – 12.15pm Movement time
12.15 – 1.05pm 12.15 – 1.05pm Period 4
1.05 – 1.45pm 1.05 – 1.40pm Lunch
1.45 – 1.50pm 1.40 – 1.45pm Movement time
1.50 – 2.40pm 1.45 – 2.35pm Period 5
2.40 – 2.45pm 2.35 – 2.40pm Movement time
2.45 – 3.35pm 2.40 – 3.30pm Period 6

Reasons/context for change

The academy day currently runs from 8.50 – 3.35pm. The academy proposes to realign the school day to 8.50 – 3.30pm. The proposal exceeds the minimum requirements of 32.5 hours per week.

The academy would like to realign the time of the day to:

  • Increase the separation of personal vehicle, pedestrian and bus movements at the end of the day
  • Provide students with added time to catch buses thereby increasing their focus during period 6 lessons.

Consultation period

We are asking for parent and carer feedback during a consultation period, to gather feedback and address any concerns you may have. The consultation period will run from today, Tuesday 11 June 2024 and will close at 4pm on Friday 5 July 2024.

During this time, we encourage you to share your thoughts and suggestions with us on the proposed changes via any of the below:

Email to enquiries@walton-ac.org.uk (please write: School Day Consultation in subject line of email)

Next steps

After Friday 5 July, we will consider all feedback received and update all stakeholders:

  • Of the decision to go ahead with the proposed changes, or
  • Inform you there will be no changes, or
  • Update you on a further proposal.

Kind regards

Mrs J Leonard
Principal
Walton Academy