Starting Reception

I would like to start by welcoming you to our school community and to say how pleased I am that your child will be joining Oakley Vale Primary School. We strive to ensure that all of our children enjoy their school experience, in an environment built on positive co-operation between themselves, parents, school staff and many sectors of the local community. We aim to work in partnership with you, as a parent, to foster a love of learning and to enable your child to acquire the skills they need to achieve their full potential. We know that starting school can be a daunting prospect for many, but you will find lots of information to support your child transition into our Reception classes in September. 

We have a fantastic team of staff working in our Early Years and I can assure you that there will be lots of fun opportunities to learn and make new friends.

After reading all of the information provided to you, if you have any questions then please email them to the school office admin@oakleyvaleprimary.org. 

Mrs Sanders

Principal

Transition into Reception

We provide ‘New Parents Evenings’ in the Summer Term to clarify expectations, uniform, procedures etc. This is also an opportunity to ask any questions. 

Children and parents will be invited to two transition visits in the Summer Term.

All parents receive a Reception ‘Welcome Pack’ with information about school meals, the school day, as well as important information forms to be completed.

Nursery tracking sheets are forwarded to Reception staff

There are transition meetings between staff about the children entering Reception.

We are part of the Pen Green ‘Market Place ‘for local providers (Nurseries and Reception) to share information through a larger forum.