Welcome to Reception!

In Reception, we have a team of adults who help us with our learning.

Please explore the links on the right-hand side of the page if you would like to learn more.

Key information:

• Mrs Williams - RWS Class teacher (Monday - Wednesday)
• Miss Skinner – RWS Class teacher ( Thursday - Friday)
• Miss Healey – REH - Class teacher
• Miss Selway – Teaching assistant

When does the school day begin and end?

These details are available on the ‘School day’ page.

What should my child bring to school?

Each child will need to attend school with a list of items to support their learning. These include:

• Water bottle (named)
• Book Bag with their reading book and reading record (please keep these in their book bags at all times so they can be changed when needed)
• Lunch – only if your child is having packed lunches.
• A weather appropriate coat
• Weather appropriate items when needed (e.g. sunhats, hats, scarves, gloves) please remember to name.
• A healthy snack if your child is attending an after-school club.

What do I need to wear to school?

School uniform consists of:

• White shirt or white polo shirt
• Grey skirt, shorts or trousers
• Stamford Park jumper/cardigan or navy blue knitted jumper/cardigan.
• All long hair should be tied back with a hair bobble.
• Other hair accessories can include plain hairbands, which lie flat on the head and plain hair clips.
• Appropriate black /navy school shoes – These should not be trainers.

*Please remember to name all of your child's items clearly!

What do I need to wear for school if my child has PE?

Please send your child into school with their PE kit at the start of each half-term.

School PE Kit consists of:

• White round neck t-shirt
• Trainers
• Black/ navy tracksuit bottoms, shorts or skorts
• Stamford Park hoodies or jumpers (plain black or navy) may be worn outside if it is cold
• Coats may be worn during wet weather

What days does my child have PE?

Your child has PE on a Friday.

What homework does my child need to complete?

We believe that children’s homework should support the learning that takes place in school. We also recognise that homework can be difficult to complete in many situations. Therefore, we have come up with a homework strategy that enables flexibility whilst adding value to in-school learning.

Each week we encourage the children to complete:

• Reading – Please aim to read at least three times a week with your child.
• Children will also have a library book to take home each week to share and read at home.
• Phonics – Each week, please practise the sounds that the children have been learning.
• Please support your child by talking to them about their school day and the topics outlined in our curriculum overview maps.

What should I do if I need to contact my child’s teacher?

General messages can be sent to the Reception team on Class Dojo. Please note that Class Dojo is not constantly monitored throughout the day so if you require an urgent response please always email the school office to ensure this message will be received in time.

For all general queries, please email the school office. Link to be found on the ‘Contact us’ page.

What do I do if I am worried about my child?

If you have concerns about your child in any form, we welcome you to contact the school through the relevant channel and we can arrange a time to discuss this with you. Additional information can be found on the ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing’ page.