Hello & Welcome!

Welcome to this section of our website dedicated to helping you and your child get ready to start with us in September.  We are so looking forward to meeting you and your child, as they begin their school journey with us.

We will keep adding new information to this page, so visit regularly to stay up-to-date.

Starting Reception

The Starting Reception website has lots of advice and tips for parents to support their child as they begin Reception.    To visit and find more, click here: Starting Reception!

There are four key areas covered by the Starting Reception approach.  Helping you child to develop these skills will support a smooth start to Reception:

• Growing independence
• Building relationships
• Physical development
• Healthy routines

Getting Ready for School

Here are some links to podcasts and videos to help parents get their child ready for school.  It is important to be ready for school as it helps children get off to a great start.

Routines Podcast

Behaviour Podcast

Toileting Podcast

Tiny Happy People - Toilet Training

Ready for School Podcast 1 - Introduction

Ready for School Podcast 2 - Emotions

Ready for School Podcast 3 - Self-Care

Ready for School Podcast 4 - Mealtimes

Ready for School Podcast 5 - Top tips