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The School Day

School is a rhythm, not a login.

A clear timetable helps pupils prepare, participate and know what happens next.

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07:15–07:30 · Tutor Time or Assembly

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Each morning begins with a short pastoral and community touchpoint. Pupils check in with their tutor or join an assembly before moving into lessons.

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07:30–09:30 · Morning Lessons

Two one-hour live lesson periods open the taught day. Teachers explain, question and check participation in real time.

  • 07:30–08:30 · Period 1

  • 08:30–09:30 · Period 2

A live lesson within the structured school day
A live lesson within the structured school day

A pupil joins a teacher-led lesson and participates in real time.

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09:30–12:45 · Teaching, Break and Lunch

A fifteen-minute break separates the first two periods from two further live lessons. Pupils then have a full lunch break away from the screen.

  • 09:30–09:45 · Morning break

  • 09:45–10:45 · Period 3

  • 10:45–11:45 · Period 4

  • 11:45–12:45 · Lunch

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12:45–14:45 · Final Lesson and Enrichment

The fifth taught period runs after lunch. Optional enrichment clubs can extend the day for eligible pupils, with the current programme available from Year 3.

  • 12:45–13:45 · Period 5

  • 13:45–14:45 · Enrichment club

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Personal Timetables Vary

The sequence above is the published school-day framework in UK time. A pupil’s exact lessons and club commitments depend on year group, subjects and the timetable issued during onboarding.

iBOS pupils and a school representative at a formal event
iBOS pupils and a school representative at a formal event

The school day connects live lessons with the wider life of the school.

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