EYFS Admissions September 2026
Meet and Greet Sessions in school - Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September
Your child’s class teacher and teaching assistant would like to meet you and your child in school. Our aim is to get to know you both and in particular your child, to form the beginnings of a strong and positive relationship between teacher and child. The visit will give you the opportunity to talk freely with the teachers and teaching assistants. It will last for about 20 minutes. Further information including booking will be made available at a later time.
Starting School
Your child will start school on Monday 7th September (part-time) with carefully planned increments through the week to support them getting used to their new setting and new routines.
Monday 7th September 8.50 am-12midday-your child will not receive a school lunch on this day.
Tuesday 8th September 8.50am-12midday-your child will not receive a school lunch on this day.
Wednesday 9th September 8.50am-1pm- your child will stay for lunch on this day.
Thursday 10th September 8.50am-1.30pm -your child will stay for lunch on this day and experience OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning).
Friday 11th September 8.50am-1.30pm- your child will stay for lunch on this day and experience OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning).
Monday 14th September: Pupils start school full-time - 8:45am – 3pm (Please note gates open and pupils are expected to come into school between 8:35 and 8.45am)
Our experience is that initially children get very tired during their first few weeks of school, even if they have attended full-time Nursery provision. The children have so much to learn, new routines, friends and surroundings. A phased starting school plan enables us to make the whole experience a positive one.
Starting Reception
We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we’re all learning from birth. When it’s time to start school, some children will need more help than others. There are key skills that schools expect children to be learning before their first day. Practising these will make your child’s journey to Reception as positive as possible. If your child is already at nursery, in pre-school, or with a childminder, those professionals will work with you and your child to help get them ready. There’s lots you can do at home to build your child’s confidence and independence, helping them feel emotionally and practically prepared to start school.
Please see the link below to the government funded website which is designed to support families prepare their children including support with tooth brushing and potty training.
Your child’s class teacher will use these key skills as they begin their school journey to ensure that we can support your child’s transition into school life as best as possible.
If you have any questions or issues you would like to discuss before the school visits take place, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
We can't wait to meet you and for your learning journey with the Willesborough Schools to begin!