Info for Parents
Information
This section of the website is a resource for parents, where important information, school policies, notices, and dates can be accessed.
Emergency Information
Emergency information such as school closures due to adverse weather will usually be displayed on the homepage.
We will contact you by telephone in these situations, but please also check the website for this information.
Opening Hours
School opening hours: 8.30am – 3.45pm
Extra-curricular clubs run until 4.45pm on Monday and Friday evenings, and 5.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout the year (see Extra-Curricular Activities section on the Our School page).
Before and after school care is available from 8.00am - 6.00pm on request.
Open Door Policy
We believe the key to educational success is a good partnership with parents. We therefore operate an “open door” policy so parents can raise small concerns with their child’s teacher before they become major issues.
Parents receive reports on their child’s progress during the Autumn and Summer Terms.
Diary Dates
Week commencing Monday 6th May 2024: Assessment Week
Wednesday 8th May 2024: Open Morning (9.00am)
Friday 24th May 2024: Last day of half term
Monday 3rd June 2024: Return to school
Tuesday 11th June 2024: Reception and Key Stage 1 Trip to Whipsnade Zoo / Key Stage 2 Trip to Harry Potter World
Thursday 27th June 2024: Sports Day (2.00pm)
Thursday 4th July 2024: Reserve Sports Day (2.00pm)
Thursday 18th July 2024: 'Snow White'/Leavers' Service (2.30pm)
Friday 19th July 2024: Last day of Summer Term 2024
School Uniform
The school uniform is compulsory and consists of:
Girls
Winter
- Navy blazer with school badge
- School tie in navy and gold stripes
- White long-sleeved blouse
- Navy cardigan with school badge
- Grey pinafore
- Grey tights
- Navy winter coat
- School knitted scarf
- Navy wool hat with school badge
- Black shoes
Summer
- School summer dress
- White socks
- Navy rain jacket
- Summer hat with school badge
- Black shoes/sandals
Boys
Winter
- Navy blazer with school badge
- School tie in navy and gold stripes
- White long-sleeved shirt
- Navy pullover with school badge
- Grey trousers
- Grey socks
- Navy winter coat
- School knitted scarf
- Navy wool hat with school badge
- Black shoes
Summer
- Grey shorts
- White short-sleeved shirt
- Navy rain jacket
- Summer hat with school badge
- Black shoes
PE Uniform
- White polo shirt with school badge
- Navy sweatshirt with school badge
- Navy shorts
- Navy jogging bottoms (winter)
- White sport socks
- Black Velcro plimsolls
- Navy gym bag with school badge
School ties, navy wool hats and navy gym bags are available to purchase from school.
All children will also require some white outdoor trainers and a separate pair of outdoor shoes, such as wellington boots, to remain in school during term time.
All items of clothing must be clearly named.
All uniform is supplied by Schoolwear Solutions Ltd
Click the button below to order uniform online:
Uniform can also be purchased, and badged garments ordered at the Schoolwear Solutions shop: 116-118 Bramcote Avenue Chilwell Nottingham NG9 4DR
Term Dates and School Fees
Term Dates
Term dates for the academic year 2023/2024:
AUTUMN TERM 2023
Tuesday 5th September - Friday 15th December
(Half Term: Monday 23rd October - Friday 3rd November)
SPRING TERM 2024
Wednesday 3rd January - Thursday 28th March
(Half Term: Monday 12th - Friday 16th February)
SUMMER TERM 2024
Monday 22nd April - Friday 19th July
(Half Term: Monday 27th - Friday 31st May)
School Fees
£2,366 per term (or £607 per month)
Grants
The Nursery Education Funding Grant for 4-year-olds, which is available from the Local Authority, can be redeemed against school fees.
School Calendar
The dates of terms for the current school year 2023/2024 as well as term dates for the upcoming school year 2024/2025 are available to download.
Parents’ Association
The team of parents who make up the Colston Bassett Preparatory School Parents’ Association have contributed extensively over the years, organising many successful fundraising events. Funds raised are used to improve equipment and resources to enhance the children’s education and the school facilities.
The Association is open to all parents and we encourage you to join and contribute your skills and expertise and get involved in our fundraising events and activities.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Colston Bassett School Parents’ Association. If you have any information, news or ideas you wish to contribute, please contact the school office.
Parent Handbook
Below is a list of policies and procedures available to download:
