Venn Academy Trust
Venn Academy Trust

Academy day

SEN Unit – Beanstalks

  • Arrival and departure times are agreed with parents and carers
  • The school day starts at 9:00am
  • The school day ends at 3:00pm on a Mnday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.
  • On a Thursday the school day ends at 1:50pm
  • Lunchtimes are at 11:30 – Noon.

Little Jumping Beans and Jumping Beans Nursery

  • Thorpepark provides morning or afternoon sessions for all 2, 3 and 4 years olds.
  • Only children who are entitled to 30 hours funding stay for a full day.
  • This day will start at 8.45am and end at 3.30pm.
  • Lunchtime for these children is 11.45am to 12.30pm.

Foundation Stage to Year 6

  • Every morning staff will be available on the doors to welcome children into school and to communicate with parent/carers.
  • The doors open at 8.40am and doors close at 8.50am for registration.
  • The school day ends at 3.30pm on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
  • On a Thursday the day ends at 1.50pm for all foundation to Year 6 children. The nursery settings are open until 3.30pm on this day. A club is provided for working families until 3.30pm.
  • A typical week for the children is now 32.5 hours term time only

Breakfast club

We aim that every child is ready to learn when they enter our classrooms. Breakfast club ensures all children have a positive start to the morning by having a healthy meal and engaging in purposeful activities that develop social skills.

All children from foundation stage to year 6 are welcome to join the school for breakfast and activities in the morning. The club opens at 7.45am and closes at 8.40am. Breakfast club is free for all children.

Beanstalks Morning Session Afternoon Session
Monday 9:00am – 11.30am 12:00 – 3:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am – 11.30am 12:00 – 3:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am – 11.30am 12:00 – 3:00pm
Thursday 9:00am – 11.30am 12:00 – 1:50pm
Friday 9:00am – 11.30am 12:00 – 3:00pm
Little Jumping Beans and

Jumping Beans

 Morning Session Afternoon Session
Monday 8.45am-11.30am 12.15pm – 3.30pm
Tuesday 8.45am-11.30am 12.15pm – 3.30pm
Wednesday 8.45am-11.30am 12.15pm – 3.30pm
Thursday 8.45am-11.30am 12.15pm – 3.30pm
Friday 8.45am-11.30am 12.15pm – 3.30pm
Year Group Morning Session Afternoon Session
Reception 8.40am – 11.30am 12.15pm – 3.30pm
Year 1 8.40am – 11.45pm 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Year 2 8.40am – 12.00pm 12.45pm – 3.30pm
Year 3 8.40am – 12.00pm 12.45pm – 3.30pm
Year 4 8.40am – 12.15pm 12.45pm – 3.30pm
Year 5 8.40am – 12.30pm 1.15pm – 3.30pm
Year 6 8.40am – 12.45pm 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Lunchtimes Time allocations
Little Jumping Beans & Jumping Beans 11.30am to 12.15pm
Foundation Stage 11.30am to 12.15pm
Year 1 11.45pm to 12.30pm
Year 2 12.00pm to 12.45pm
Year 3 12.00pm to 12.45pm
Year 4 12.15pm to 1.00pm
Year 5 12.30pm to 1.15pm
Year 6 12.45pm to 1.30pm

“Pupils know ways to raise their own self-esteem and that of others.”

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“Children in the early years get off to a good start.”

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“Parents work in partnership with leaders and staff.”

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“Pupils learn about people and places from their local area in all subjects.”

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“Pupils understand how to keep their minds and bodies healthy.”

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“Pupils are well prepared for secondary education.”

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“Pupils love the ‘Thorpepark 50’.”

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“Pupils enjoy being active citizens and getting paid in credits they can spend in the school shop.”

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“Pupils are exposed to a wide range of high-quality books.”

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“Extra-curricular clubs are carefully chosen to stretch individual pupils’ talents in music, sport and other areas, including sewing.”

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“Pupils learn the importance of contributing to their community.”

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“Lots of initiatives are in place to encourage pupils’ love of reading.”

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“Leaders, including the trust, ensure that pupil, parent and staff well-being is a top priority.”

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“Leaders know the pupils, their families and the community very well.”

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“Many parents appreciate the adult learning and volunteering opportunities available to them.”

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“The curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well designed.”

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“Leaders have ensured that the teaching of reading is strong.”

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“The school’s offer for pupils’ personal development is exceptional.”

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“Pupil ambassadors check on other pupils’ well-being.”

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“Pupil mentors support younger pupils and those new to the school.”

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“Pupils are motivated to learn. They enjoy lessons and they achieve well.”

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“By the end of key stage 2 pupils have secure knowledge in English and mathematics.”

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“Pupils are empathetic and show understanding of other pupils’ needs.”

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“Leaders prioritise pupils’ well-being.”

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“Pupils often benefit from bespoke plans which are matched to their needs.”

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“There is a truly inclusive ethos.”

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“Pupils thrive at Thorpepark Academy.”

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“Leaders have designed the curriculum to develop pupils’ sense of belonging, identity and pride in being from Hull.”

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“Leaders are committed to and highly skilled in supporting pupils who struggle to manage their own behaviour.”

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“Pupils are motivated to learn.”

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