We are delighted that your child will be joining Bishop’s Tachbrook Primary School this coming September. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to our school. 

Starting school

Our Reception class intake is always staggered and part-time for the first part of term. We strongly believe that through the staggered intake process, children become familiar with their new setting, new adults and new peers in a small group situation. Although most children will have had experience of attending pre-school, the expectations, environment and adult ratios are very different in school and can often be daunting. We aim for children to feel comfortable and secure in their new environments as quickly as possible and the staggered intake gives everyone the best opportunity to do this.

Week beginning Monday 2^nd September 2024:

During this week we will start with introducing children in small groups to life in school and at the end of the week build up to a half a class by combining the smaller groups. You should have already been given a letter informing you of your child’s start date and group.

 

Monday 2nd	Tuesday 3rd	Wednesday 4th	Thursday 5th	Friday 6th
Training Day	Group 1 9.00am-11.00am	Group 3 9.00am-11.00am	Group 1 and 2 9.00am-11.00am	Group 3 and 4 9.00am-11.00am
	Group 2 1.15pm-3.15pm	Group 4 1.15pm-3.15pm	Group 3 and 4 1.15pm-3.15pm	Group 1 and 2 1.15pm-3.15pm

 

Week beginning Monday 9^th September 2024:

During this week we will build up to a full class staying for a morning. Children will also have the opportunity to experience what having lunch in school is like, in a smaller group before doing this as a whole class.

Monday 9th	Tuesday 10th	Wednesday 11th	Thursday 12th	Friday 13th
Group 3 and 4 8.45am-12.30pm	Group 1 and 2 8.45am-12.30pm	All groups 8.45am-1.00pm	All groups 8.45am-1.00pm	Training Day
Group 1 and 2 1.15pm-3.15pm	Group 3 and 4 1.15pm-3.15pm

 

There will be an opportunity for a telephone appointment or the chance to meet in person should you wish to discuss things further than the information you have already provided in the ‘Starting School Questionnaire’. These slots will be for 10 minutes and will be pre-bookable for the afternoon of Wednesday 11^th September. See a member of the reception team once your child has started school should you wish to sign up. If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please do contact school.

 

Week beginning Monday 16^th September 2023:

Children will attend school all day.  School hours are 8.45am-3.15pm.

 

Getting ready for school

Lots of parents want to know how to get their child school-ready. However, it is important to remember that every child is unique and may learn at a different pace. The most important activities to ensure a child is school-ready is to promote independence, build confidence and encourage them to have an inquisitive mind. Asking questions and engaging in conversations develops their communication and language and will help children be ready to learn.

If your child can dress independently, put their own shoes on, manage toileting independently and recognise their name we will be very happy, because this will save a lot of time (and frustration for the children).

Getting to know us

Please click on the link below so that your child can hear a ‘Welcome to School’ message.

Please click on the picture link below so that your child can hear a ‘Welcome to School’ message.

 

Sharing stories in Reception is something that we never tire of. Click on the links below to hear a story.

 

Below you will find some photos of the classroom environment to give you a sneaky peek of how our room changes.

When our room is ready for September, new photos will be posted on our class page so children can see how it will look when they come on their first day.

Getting in touch

Should you have any questions or immediate concerns, please do contact school. You can telephone 01926 426020 or email us at admin3141@we-learn365.com. No matter how big or small your worries or concerns, it is important that you ask.

I look forward to seeing you all in September.

Mrs Emma Brain               

Reception Teacher