Starting Reception is an important step for children.

It is exciting but can also be overwhelming - for children and for parents!

In Nursery, children started their school journey and Nursery laid the foundations. In reception we will build on these strong foundations.

We will be with you every step of the way. If there is anything you are unsure of please phone or email us and we will always help.

We welcome all parents to come and look round our reception classes and to meet the staff. Please contact the school office to arrange a time and day that suits you.

We invite all parents to an induction talk (you can view this by clicking the yellow tab at the bottom of this page). The children are also invited to a 'stay and play' session in the summer term before they start school. The children who attend our nursery have lots of wonderful visits to become familair with their new class and get to know their new teachers. 

Once parents have completed the admission forms, we send an invitation to join our school app called DoJo. We can then communicate directly with parents about our provision and share information about how we can best meet the needs of each individual child.

You can click HERE to go to the EYFS learning page. 

You can click HERE to go to the School Meals page.

School Readiness is about helping children get ready to start in Reception.

There are 10 keys to unlocking school readiness.

If children can do these 10 things before starting reception, then they have the best chance for success as they begin school.

If your child is in Nursery they will focus on these keys - working on them at home will mean more success!

Here are the ten keys:

• I can settle happily without my parent or carer.
• I can tell grown-ups and friends what I need.
• I can take turns to play and share when I’m playing.
• I can go to the toilet on my own and wash my hands.
• I can put on my own coat and shoes and feed myself.
• I can tell a grown-up if I’m happy, sad or cross.
• I know that what I do and say can make others happy or unhappy.
• I am curious and want to learn and play.
• I can stop doing what I’m doing, listen and follow simple instructions.
• I enjoy sharing books with grown-ups.

We have also made class videos for your child to watch with you. If your child is in the Robins class, please click on the Robins video link below to watch a video of your child’s new classroom and for Raccoons please click on the Raccoon link.

Robins Welcome Video

Raccoons welcome video

Whales welcome video.

 click on the links below to find out more about starting reception.