Starting in Reception
Please click on the links below for information if you are joining us in Reception this September. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us by telephone or email.
For a copy of our prospectus, please click here.
Nursery to Reception Transition
We are committed to ensuring a smooth and positive transition from Nursery to Reception, whatever setting your child may be joining us from.
For children attending other early years settings, we work closely with local nurseries and pre-schools. Our staff visit children in their familiar environment, introducing a friendly face from school — this may be our EYFS Lead or a Reception teacher — to help build early connections and confidence. Where appropriate, and in discussion with staff and parents, we consider placing children from the same setting together.
For children moving up from our own Nursery, we carefully consider key friendships when allocating Reception classes to support confidence and wellbeing.
Children are invited to attend short “Stay and Play” sessions (without parents) to spend time in their new classroom, explore the environment and begin to feel comfortable in their new surroundings.
We also offer parent and child workshops focused on school readiness, helping both children and parents prepare for the first few weeks of starting school. Tours of the school are always welcomed and can be arranged for parents and children.
If needed, bespoke transition plans can be discussed to ensure every child feels secure and supported.
In addition, we hold a Parent Information Evening where you will receive key information and any forms that need to be completed before your child starts school. This is also an opportunity to meet your child’s new class teacher and visit the classroom.
This is always a very special time of year for us — we look forward to welcoming new families and beginning the journey together.
School Readiness
Starting school is an exciting milestone for both children and their families. Our School Readiness information is designed to support parents and carers in preparing their child for a confident and successful start.
School readiness is about much more than knowing letters and numbers — it includes developing independence, communication skills, social confidence and positive routines. By working together, we can help ensure every child feels happy, secure and ready to learn from their very first day.
STARTING RECEPTION - SCHOOL READINESS
THE CHILDREN'S TOOTHBRUSHING GUIDE
First Day of School
Click here to find out how to prepare for the first day in Reception.