We open the school gates at 8.45am to ensure your child is safe and not on the narrow paths around school. However, we have always made it clear that our staff are not available to take supervision of the children until they come out to collect them. It has come to my attention that some children are arriving early, hanging around outside of school and then, when the gates are opened, playing games on the playground and going onto the south site. Firstly, you are responsible for the well-being of your child before school and they should not be arriving on their own before 8.50am. Secondly, there is no need for any child to go onto the south site. Please ensure your child has this message and we will do our part to communicate it.