September 2024 Starters (Nursery/Reception)

We hope this page will provide you with the information that you need. We will continue to update this page. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Diary Dates

Reception Evening Meeting: Tuesday 11th June 2024 (you will receive a letter to inform you of the time the meeting starts)

Nursery Evening Meeting: Monday 17th June 2024 at 6:00pm.

Is your child entitled to free school meals?

Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive universal free school meals.

However, if your child is entitled to free school meals they will receive free school meals from Reception – Year 6. To ensure your child receives this, you must apply through Staffordshire County Council. Please do not apply until 1st June 2024. Apply online – Free School Meals – Staffordshire County Council

Reception Baseline Information

Children in Reception will be participating in the reception baseline assessment (RBA) within the first 6 weeks of starting reception.

The purpose of the assessment is to provide the starting point for a new measure that will help parents understand how well schools support their pupils to progress between reception and year 6.

Reception Baseline Assessment – Information for Parents/Carers

Reception Baseline Assessment – Frequently Asked Questions

Reception Baseline Assessment – pupil privacy notice