Virtual tours and FAQs
Each year we are delighted to welcome prospective families to our school's open mornings for nursery and Reception.
For parents who could not attend, or have missed this year's open mornings, you can watch our specially created virtual tours to get a flavour of what Gladstone Park is all about. To find out more about what life is like at Gladstone Park and all the amazing things we do and achieve, please follow us on Instagram by clicking the link below:
Please see the links below to watch the virtual tours of our nursery and Reception. You will need to enter the accompanying passwords to access the videos:
If you would like to book a school tour, please click on the email address below:
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
We understand that parents have lots of questions when they are trying to choose a school for their child. Below we have provided some answers to some of the questions we get asked most frequently by prospective families. If you have any questions or queries which aren't featured here, please feel free to email us at admin@gladpark.anthemtrust.uk
Q: Do you have a breakfast club?
A: Yes, it starts at 8am. You will need to register your child on MCAS app. It costs £1.50 or FREE if your child is Pupil Premium.
Q: Do you have an after-school club?
A: Yes. It runs from your child’s finish time until 5.45pm. It is not run by the school, but it is on the school site and children are collected from their classes. Children Making a Change visit their website Children Making a Change. We also offer a range of additional enrichment clubs that take place after school as well. From sewing, to sports, to tuition, there is plenty to choose from.
Q: Does my child need to be toilet trained?
A: We strongly advise that your child is toilet trained, but where there are particular circumstances where your child needs changing, the school can accommodate.
Q: What are the school dinners like?
A: Children recieve a balanced hot school meal and all the meat is halal. Children can bring in their own packed lunch if preferred.
Q: Do I need to provide my child with a snack?
A: No, we provide children with fruit in the mornings and milk in the afternoon. Reception children have their milk at 2.30pm, Nursery children have it during the snack time at 10.30am morning session,and at 2pm for the afternoon session. We do not allow sweets, biscuits, chocolate etc during the day. Each child should bring their own water bottle.
Q: Do Reception children get homework?
A: Reception children have handwriting practise every week send home on Friday, reading practise online - weekly, and fortnightly Mathseed – online math practise.
Q: What do you do to extend more able children?
A: 'We believe in high expectations for all students, and therefore our ethos & belief is to teach to the top, and scaffold down to ensure all have access to the high-quality and knowledge-rich education that they deserve. To encourage our students to think harder and deeper, we ensure our curriculum is ambitious, well-sequenced and supports our student to achieve mastery in their education.
Q: How will the school communicate with parents?
A: Our school is a paperless school as much as possible, so all communication with parents will be via email or My Child At School for key communications. Don't forget to follow us on social media too to stay updated!
