New Starters
We are delighted that your child will be starting school with us in September and we send a very warm welcome to all our new and existing families. At Longmoor we recognise that times of transition can be big life events for both children and their families and aim to offer a structured and supportive approach whereby children feel excited and motivated to take their next steps and where families feel supported. We recognise that transitions can be as small as moving from one room or activity to another, or as large as moving from one setting to another. We believe that gaining a detailed picture of children as individuals will enable us to plan these transitions so as to make them as smooth and positive as possible. We understand that the role of parents as partners is key and that the sharing of information can make the transition process more effective, enabling children to get the most from their Early Years experiences.
In order to support our transition activities in school, we have included some key information here which will hopefully support you and your child to feel happy and excited about the start of their learning journey at Longmoor. If you would like any further information or have any questions at all, please contact us at school and we will be happy to help you.
Starting school is a big milestone for your child and here you can find out more about what life is like in Reception to help make the transition to Reception a smooth one.
Our New Starter Meetings
We will be holding a new starters meeting for parents and carers in the school hall.
Thursday 11th - Reception School visit with children.
Tuesday 16th- School Visit parents only.
This will be an opportunity for you to meet key staff and find out more information about your child starting school. We will go through a PowerPoint presentation of information and there will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have and look around the Reception classrooms. If you have individual questions or would like to speak to us further following the meeting, we can arrange an individual meeting or telephone call to suit you.
FIRST WEEK
Tuesday 3rd September -Your child will be given a time to come in. Either AM or PM
Please come in via the entrance opposite Tesco, you will also pick your child up from here.
Wednesday 4thh September -same as above
Thursday 5th September - All children will be in 8.45-12.30pm to have lunch together. Please use the Tesco entrance for drop off and pick up.
Caterpillars will stay for the afternoon.
Friday 6th September -8.45-3.00pm- Your child’s first full day. Drop off and pick up from the door in the corner of the main playground.
IF YOUR CHILD ATTENDS 30 HOUR PROVISION AT LONGMOOR NURSERY, YOUR FIRST WEEK WILL BE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT - PLEASE SEE LETTER INCLUDED IN YOUR RECEPTION WELCOME PACK FOR MORE INFO.
Here is a link to the PowerPoint presentation we will be sharing at the meeting for your information: