Our school day begins at 8.45 with breakfast. Our registers officially open at 8.45 and close for most children at 9.00. We have a morning break and lunch is served at 12.30pm. The school day finishes at 3.00pm. Parental pick-up will be 2.45pm and on a Friday 1.00pm. Our staff then stay on site to prepare and set up our learning activities for the following day.

The school day typically starts with core subject lessons – English and Maths – followed by Topic/Science/PSHE, and in the afternoon we deliver an intervention needs-based curriculum alongside outdoor & PE-based activities. Students have the opportunities to take part in cooking lessons, swimming lessons, visits to the allotments and sports coaching, depending on their key stage. Further enrichment activities take place on Friday and can range from canoeing at Skreens Park to visiting local shops and cafés. 

The school consists of eight classrooms, each equipped with an interactive screen, individual desks and group work space areas, a sink and kitchen area and storage. The children will have use of laptops and technological devices. The school also has specialist rooms which include art and design; drama and music with a recording studio; food technology; science lab; sports hall and fitness suite; 2 soft play areas; a sensory room; 1:1 workrooms across the school and a library. Outside, the school has an outside play area and climbing frame for the primary side and a MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) with a sensory trail and plenty of outside space. 

If parents/carers need to request transport for their child to and from school, then they must apply via the Essex County Council website.

This process can take up to six weeks, so please ensure you apply in plenty of time. 

We also support parental drop off and collections and have dedicated space outside the front of the school during this time.

At The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy, we see our school uniform as a key part of our identity; however, it is also designed to provide our children with comfort and, where necessary, meet any sensory needs they may have. We have also planned our uniform to be as cost-effective as possible.

The core uniform consists of the school sweatshirt, embroidered with the school logo. The sweatshirt supplier has been carefully chosen to try and get the softest material possible. In addition to the sweatshirt, we ask that your child wears navy/black or dark grey trousers, a red polo or cotton shirt, and footwear can be black shoes or trainers. We ask that the children do not wear boots. Our PE kit consists of black shorts and/or tracksuit trousers, and a plain white t-shirt with the logo if you wish. However, if you feel that your child has particular sensory needs that may need accounting for within our uniform expectations, then please get in touch, and we can be flexible around them as required.

School uniform is available to purchase from One Stop School Gear - a local provider in Chelmsford. 

We are able to offer all of our pupils a range of choices of hot school meals, or they are welcome to bring in their own packed lunch. Our school meals also cater for specific diets and lifestyle choices, including vegan and religious requirements at request. The school also provides a free breakfast for all of our pupils, as our ‘soft start’ nurture breakfast time is an important part of our provision, where everyone starts the day together, and we are able to check in emotionally with our pupils. The children have their breakfasts and lunches in the classroom with their teaching team, as this supports our ethos of building family-style relationships with them.

You will be able to download our Menu soon. 

Looking after our pupil’s welfare is at the centre of everything that we do at The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy. All of our staff are available to support any of our pupils at any time, and show absolute care, compassion and understanding. We are able to help our pupils across a whole range of pastoral issues, such as poor mental health matters, school refusal, bullying, teenage angst and relationship matters. Your child’s safeguarding is paramount to us, and our staff are vigilant and well-trained to be able to signpost and guide you and your child to getting the right support for their needs outside of education if required. We also have excellent working relationships with a wide range of local services and organisations, which means we can offer an expanded pupil welfare service across the school.

The residential area will consist of three ‘houses’, located on two floors. Each house has five individual bedrooms with an ensuite or bathroom. Children can bring posters, photos and soft toys for their bedrooms to help them feel at home.

The facilities will include bathrooms with baths and showers, an open-plan kitchen and a lounge area. The children can enjoy large screen TVs, computers, Xboxes, PlayStations and further games in The Youth Club.

Residentially, the pupils also have access to a Children's VIP room, where they can meet visitors, as well as Skype facilities for contacting their family and friends during the school week.

They will also be offered extra curricular activities within the local community outside of school hours. 

Essex SEND - Information, Advice and Support Service

Essex County Council: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) | Essex Local Offer 

Kids Inspire - A children's mental health charity offering trauma recovery services for the family

Support for families with SEND | Essex Schools

Download the following documents from Wake up Wednesday to find support for you and your child.