Timings of the School Day
Children are expected to arrive punctually at their allocated timeslot below, where they enter through their designated gate. Children go straight to classrooms to begin their learning. If you arrive after your time slot please wait until the end of the times and enter through the main gate, maintaining social distancing at all times.
Breaktime: 10.25am (staggered)
Lunchtime: 12.00pm (staggered)
Drop off and collection times:
8.40am – 3.00pm – Willow Class (EYFS and Year 1) – Green Gate
8.40am – 3.00pm – Beech Class (Years 2 and 3) – Main Gate
8.50am – 3:10pm – Maple Class (Years 4 and 5) – Green Gate
8.50am – 3.10pm Elm Class (Year 6) – Main Gate
Starting School and Admission Arrangements
Starting School:
When starting school, we know that parents and children can have mixed emotions. We work closely with families and early years settings to ensure as smooth a start as possible. We make visits to pre-schools and nurseries beforehand as well as organising induction sessions so our staff can get to know the children and you can get to know us. Our early years staff take great delight in providing a wonderful and exciting classroom space with carefully planned lessons and activities to engage pupils.
“An enabling environment has successfully been created where activities are designed to interest and stimulate children’s learning through play. Children are highly motivated and eager to join in demonstrating curiosity, imagination and concentration; they are confident and eager to talk about their learning. Well established routines enable children to settle quickly and independently. Pupil behaviour is good and pupils interact safely with each other and the environment.” Local Authority 2017
Admission Arrangements:
We welcome visits to our school by anyone interested in seeking a place for their child. If you wish to visit the school or have any queries regarding admissions, please contact the school office.
Parents wishing for their child to attend the school should make a formal application through the co-ordinated primary admissions scheme operated by Essex County Council, using the common application form. Applications for Year R must be received by the Local Authority on or before their published closing date for admission.
Our Teaching Staff

Sue Faulkner
Interim Head Teacher
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Ceri Daniels
Interim Head Teacher & SENCo
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Hayley Rollings
Deputy Head
I am currently the deputy head teacher here at Fingringhoe and I teach Maple Class (Years 4 & 5). I have been a teacher for sixteen years and have taught across all year groups, but predominantly in KS2. I know that all children deserve to have access to high quality education and a respectful, nurturing and caring environment and this is why it is such a pleasure to be part of the ‘Fingringhoe Family’. I really do enjoy my job

Vicky Ward
I trained at St. Alfred’s in Winchester, qualifying with a BA in Education Hons (with QTS). Since qualifying I have worked in various schools across Colchester. I returned to Fingringhoe in 2013, choosing to work here as I attended Fingringhoe School as a child. It is a privilege to be part of the team, inspiring and enabling future generations.

Alex Yates
After completing my BA Hons degree in Politics and History at the University of Essex in 1997, I worked for a charity supporting children with special needs and their families. I then went on to complete a PGCE in primary education at Goldsmiths College in London. Since qualifying I have taught in schools in Braintree and Tendring, working with all year groups in KS2. I am enjoying working at Fingringhoe school, where hardworking pupils and staff have created a fantastic school community.

Laura Baker
My name is Laura Baker and I teach Beech Class (years 2 and 3) here at Fingringhoe School. I hold a degree in Early Childhood Studies from Anglia Ruskin University and a PGCE through the Essex SCITT program. During my PGCE studies, I had my placement at this school and fell in love with the family centred, community spirit you feel as you walk in the foyer. The staff are so supportive and good relationships have been formed between those who attend and support the school. I am very proud to teach here and am enjoying being responsible for reading and computing across the school.

Pip O’Toole
After achieving a BA (Hons) degree in Early Years Education in 2019, I went on to complete my teacher training and PGCE with Colchester Teacher Training Consortium (CTTC). Throughout my degree, I worked as an LSA and After School Club Manager at Fingringhoe and fell in love with the values of the school. The family ethos inevitably generates a nurturing environment in which the pupils can thrive both academically and emotionally. I feel incredibly privileged to join such a well-established and strong teaching team.
Our Support Staff

Ali Trew
Teaching Assistant EYFS and KS1

Claire Harrington-Clarke
Teaching Assistant EYFS and KS1

Denise Wright
Higher Level Teaching Assistant KS2

Diane Pickwell
Teaching Assistant KS2

Kerry Stainer
Catering Manager
Kerry prepares and cooks all our healthy and tasty school lunches on site.

Mel Bousfield
Office Manager

Tanya Clark
Teaching Assistant EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Trudy Youngs
Finance Manager

Lisa Bloom
Teaching Assistant KS1 and 2

Corinne Bishop
Teaching Assistant KS1 and 2

Jane Page
Teaching Assistant & Afterschool Provision Manager