Reception Transition (new to school Reception starters and our nursery Reception starters, look to see which events apply to your child) 

Starting school, we know is a big deal, so we have made sure that we have a gradual process to support the transition. The details of these are below. 

Children attend our Reception setting from a wide catchment area. Most children have previously attended our Nursery provision, but there are some who join us from other Nurseries. Our Reception staff work closely with each Nursery to obtain information about each child, we sometimes even go and visit the children in the Nursery settings (if you prefer this to a home visit) during the Summer term before starting in Reception. 

Transition Events 

Step 1:

Parent Information Session (this is for everybody- new to school and nursery Reception starters) 

We will be holding an information meeting for adults on either June 7th 5-6pm OR June 8th 9:15-10:15am where we will discuss the Reception curriculum, the daily routine, uniform, distribute forms and tell you your child's class. You will also get to meet some of the Reception staff. You choose the day/time that suits you best. 

Step 2: 

Transition visit from the staff to your child (only for new to our school Reception starters)

If your child is at a setting, a member of staff will arrange with the setting to visit them there so they can see them in their familiar environment. If your child does not attend a setting, a home visit from the staff is also available to you to start building the relationship with you and your child. This is optional, but we believe this supports transition well. We will arrange this with you at the parent information session. 

Step 3: 

Stay and Play Session Tues 13th June 3:30-4:30 (only for new to our school Reception children to enable them to have some time in a small group with no other children)

We are holding a stay and play session in Reception. This is to give you and your child the opportunity to get to know their new setting and the staff in a smaller group. There will be refreshments available. We want you to make yourselves at home! 

Step 4

1 hour class visit (This is only for new to our school Reception children) Week commencing 26th June. We will let you know the days available soon. 

We would like to invite you to bring your child to join us in nursery for an hour transition session. If your child will not settle, please do not worry, of course you can stay with them.

Step 5

Wednesday 6th September

TODAY IS THE DAY! YOUR CHILD'S FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL! I know this is easier said than done but try not to worry, we promise to look after your baby! 

Transition Events for our Nursery Reception starters

Step 1

Parent information session (as above) 

Step 2 

Week commencing 26th June and every week until the summer holidays 

Your child will begin going into the Reception classes in small group with Mrs Khalill (familiar person for them) to spend time in their new environment with some of their new teachers. The staff also have already started to go into nursery to get to know the children and will continue to do so. 

Step 3

Tuesday 4th July 9:30-12pm 

Your child to join their new class (with all of their new and old class friends) 

Step 4 

Wednesday 6th September 

TODAY IS THE DAY! YOUR CHILD'S FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL! I know this is easier said than done but try not to worry, we promise to look after your baby! 

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