Marshfields School
School Day & Term Dates
The School Day
At Marshfields, we provide a structured and predictable school day that supports learning, communication, wellbeing and independence. Clear routines help our students know what to expect and support them to feel safe, settled and ready to learn.
Our school day includes dedicated time for literacy, reading, numeracy and personal development alongside the wider curriculum. Students also have regular breaks and a lunchtime period to support social interaction, regulation and wellbeing.
Our Daily Timetable
Time |
Part of the School Day |
|---|---|
| 8:40 – 8:50 | Arrival – Students arrive at school and are supported to transition into their classes and prepare for the day. |
| 8:50 – 9:00 | Morning Registration – Registration and preparation for the day's learning. |
| 9:00 – 9:45 | Literacy – Dedicated literacy and communication learning, appropriately adapted to each student's Pathway and individual needs. |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Reading – Dedicated time to develop reading, early literacy and communication skills. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Morning Break – Time for a break, social interaction and regulation. |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Tutor Time – An opportunity to check in, develop relationships and prepare for the next part of the day. |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Numeracy – Dedicated mathematical learning, adapted to students' individual starting points and Pathways. |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Personal Development – Learning that supports wellbeing, relationships, independence, citizenship and Preparation for Adulthood. |
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Lunch – Time to eat, socialise, take part in activities and have a break from formal learning. |
| 12:50 – 13:05 | Afternoon Registration – Students return to class, register and prepare for afternoon learning. |
| 13:05 – 13:50 | Lesson 4 – Wider curriculum learning appropriate to each student's Pathway and timetable. |
| 13:50 – 14:05 | Afternoon Break – A further opportunity for a break, social interaction and regulation. |
| 14:05 – 14:50 | Lesson 5 – Wider curriculum learning appropriate to each student's Pathway and timetable. |
| 14:50 – 15:05 | End of Day & Dismissal – Students prepare for home and are dismissed safely to parents, carers or school transport. Dismissal begins at 15:05. |
A School Day Designed Around Our Learners
While the timetable provides the structure for our school day, learning at Marshfields is personalised. The way a lesson looks may be different across our Explorers, Enrichment, Engagement and Enhancement Pathways.
Teaching and activities are adapted to students' communication, sensory, physical and learning needs. Individual programmes, therapeutic approaches, movement and regulation opportunities may also be incorporated throughout the day where required.
This means that every student can access a school day that is structured and consistent, while still being responsive to their individual needs and EHCP provision.