We are working with a new website provider and plan to have our new website in place for September. Meanwhile, here are some answers to some FAQs, for pupils in Years reception to Year 6. For our Nursery families please see the Nursery section of our website.

Who's who?

• Staff List

How do we communicate with parents?

Class teachers will communicate messages for your child’s year group via the year group noticeboards:

• Year group noticeboards

Whole school notices will be posted to ‘Latest News’ this will also be emailed to you weekly on a Friday

You will need to activate your My Child at School account for information directly linked to your child. You will also use this account to book parent meetings, clubs and childcare.

From time to time we will also send direct emails to you.

How can parents communicate with us?

Any short messages, please call us on 020 8567 9524

If you need to talk to your child’s class teacher or you have a general question please contact us at admin@fielding.ealing.sch.uk

What is a Home-School Agreement?

This is a simple agreement between us, you and your child. It outlines effective ways in which we can agree to work together to foster and maintain respectful and pro-active relationships as your child moves through school. Find ours on our policies page here:

• Policies

What should children wear to school?

Find out more here

• Uniform

Children should wear school uniform everyday with the exception of

• PE day, on this day they should wear their PE kit
• Gardening and cooking day, once every half term. On this day children should wear appropriate clothes for outdoor gardening. Check the school calendar to find out when your child’s day is.
• Reception children participate in weekly Forest School sessions, pupils are encouraged to bring in their wellington boots. Further information can be found on Reception noticeboard

What should I do if my child is going to be absent from school?

Your child should attend school every day. Please book family holidays outside of the school term dates.

• Term dates

Call the absence line, 0203 745 7411, on the first morning of all absences before 9.00am, telling us the reason for being away. Find our more about attendance here:

• Attendance

Where will I find important dates?

Check the school calendar for dates of events in school. Look out for class assemblies, cooking and gardening lessons, visits, trips and parent consultation meetings. These will also be added to the Year Group Noticeboards.

• School calendar
• Year group noticeboards

Where will I find information about lunchtimes & school dinners?

Children will eat their lunch with their class in one of our dining rooms. They can bring a packed lunch from home or have a hot meal. School meals are cooked from fresh ingredients each day by our ISS caterers, and are currently free for all pupils. School meals meet the Government's school food standards. Halal options are available. Find out more here:

• ​​​​​​School dinners at Fielding
• School food standards checklist

What does my child’s school day look like?

Our core school day starts at 9am and ends at 3.30pm. Children in Years Reception, 1, 2 and 3 are dropped off at their classroom doors. In Years 4, 5 and 6 children are dropped off at an external door that leads to their classrooms upstairs. 

We offer breakfast club from 7.30am and afterschool club (childcare) until 6pm. We also offer a range of specialist clubs that can be ‘mixed and matched’ with childcare. See timetable and links below.

In years 1 and 2 teachers will decided if and when their class need an afternoon break.

What will my child be learning?

Reception – Find out more about Reception here:

• Curriculum, early years

Years 1 -6 Find out more about our curriculum and timetables here

• Curriculum Years 1 -6 

How will I know how well my child is doing in school?

You will have an opportunity to meet with your child’s class teacher 3 times each year. In addition to this your child’s English and mathematics books will be sent home for you to see at least twice each year. You will receive an annual report at the end of the summer term.

Find out more about how we asses your child here:

• Assessment

Your child’s assessment outcomes will also be published to My Child at School (MCAS)

How is behaviour managed?

Children learn how to be the best version of themselves through our values based ethos and systems for managing behaviour. Find out more here:

• Values-based education
• Behaviour

How is my child kept safe in school, including safe from bullying?

Through our curriculum we teach children to stay safe and happy. Find out more here:

• Safeguarding and anti-bullying
• Online safety

My child has special educational needs, how can I get help?

• Inclusion, SEND and the local offer
• Resources to support family health

How do I sign my child up or check information about my child's music lesson?

All information about music lessons and organisation can be found here:

• Music at Fielding

What is the PTFA?

Fielding Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) raises organises fun, social events for parents and children at the school. This helps parents and children get to know one another and build a sense of school community. Find out more here.

Parent class reps for the PTFA set up WhatsApp groups to communicate about the work of the PTFA. These groups are not official school channels of communication, if you have any questions about school please direct these to admin@fielding.ealing.sch.uk these will then be passed on to the relevant person.