School Day - Dunstable - Larwood School

Below you will find the structure of our school days. You can see a more
specific timetable under your child’s teacher tab.

A Day at Larwood School

At Larwood School, we provide a structured yet engaging daily routine for our pupils. Each day begins with important morning activities that help children settle and prepare for learning.

Morning Activities

Most mornings start with Circle Time or individualised soft starts, giving pupils the opportunity to share thoughts and prepare for the day ahead. Daily phonics sessions help develop essential reading skills, while numeracy fluency activities build mathematical confidence.

Special Assemblies

Our week features several special assemblies:

Tuesday mornings include our Topic Assembly, focusing on curriculum themes
Wednesday mornings feature our Singing Assembly, where pupils come together to enjoy music
Friday mornings start with our Praise Assembly, celebrating pupils' achievements

Subject Learning

Throughout the week, pupils engage with a varied curriculum including:

History and Geography sessions
Science exploration
PE
Computing
PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education)
French language learning
Music, including Glockenspiel or Djembe drumming sessions

Additional Enrichment

Our programme is enhanced by:

Skills development on Wednesday
Friday rewards to recognise positive behaviour and achievements

Breaks and Lunch

The school day includes appropriate breaks in the afternoons and a lunch period from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, giving children time to refuel, socialise and enjoy recreational activities. Children also have access to regular movement and sensory breaks as and when needed. This balanced approach ensures our pupils receive a well-rounded education that nurtures academic progress alongside personal development.

The school maintains a clear daily timetable to provide a secure structure each day:

Daily Routine:
9:00 am – 9:10 am	Pupils arrive, soft start
9:10 am – 9:30 am	Assemblies, behaviour curriculum
9:30 am – 10:00 am	Phonics
10:00 am – 10:30 am	Essentials
10:30 am - 11:15 am	Second lesson
11:15 am – 12:00 pm	Third lesson
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	LUNCH TIME
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm	Fourth Lesson
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm	Fifth Lesson
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm	Newsround
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm	Playtime/home time
Wednesdays only:
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm	Skills
Fridays only:
9:00 am	Rewards assembly
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm	LUNCH TIME
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm	Reward afternoon
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm	Getting ready for home time to depart at 2:00 pm