Our school day timings are as follows:

Rainbow & Sparkle Pod - Early Years / Key Stage 1 / Key Stage 2

• Start time for drop off: 8.45am to 9.00am
• Break times: 10.30am to 10.45am
• Lunch time: 12.00pm to 1.00pm (lunch to be eaten between 12.00pm and 12.30pm)
• End time from School: 3.00pm – main entrance

Gemstones Pod - Key Stage 3 / Key Stage 4

• Start time for drop off: 8.45am to 9.00am
• Break times: 10.45am to 11.00am
• Lunch time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm (lunch to be eaten between 12.30pm and 1.00pm)
• End time from School: 3.00pm – side entrance

Unicorn Satellite Centre

• Start time for drop off: 8.45am to 9.00am
• Break times: 10.30am to 10.45am
• Lunch time: 12.00pm to 1.00pm (lunch to be eaten between 12.00pm and 12.30pm)
• End time from Unicorn satellite Centre: 3.00pm – main entrance

Total time amounting in a typical week: 31 hours and 15 minutes

School Attendance

The Brier School and Unicorn Satellite Centre is proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Attendance School.

At school, we believe that attendance is far more than simply being present in school. It is about every child feeling connected, valued, supported and able to flourish. We know that when children attend regularly, they are more likely to achieve academically, develop positive relationships, build confidence and enjoy a greater sense of belonging within our school community.

Our attendance culture is built on child-centred values, positive relationships and evidence-informed practice. We recognise that every child's circumstances are unique, and whilst many children attend school every day without additional support, others may face barriers that require understanding, compassion and collaborative intervention.

Attendance is everyone's responsibility. By working together with children, families, staff, governors and external partners, we create the conditions that enable every child to attend, participate and thrive.

Our attendance strategy is fully embedded within our school improvement priorities and is underpinned by the Inclusive Attendance Model—the first and only accredited programme providing the pedagogy of practice for inclusive attendance. This enables us to continually develop our practice through research, professional learning and sustained implementation.