Starting School

Leaving a pre-school setting, whether that was at a nursery or at home, behind and entering Reception is a big step for children, but at Westwood Primary School we put a lot in place to make this transition as smooth as we can to ensure the new experience of school is a positive one.

Before your child starts school we will:

-Visit your child in their current nursery, at home or in our nursery classroom;

-Invite all children to a transition day where they can meet other children and staff;

-Invite all parents and carers to a welcome meeting;

-Know your child's interests and needs;

-Begin forming relationships with each family.

-arrange a staggered start to school giving children time to make friends with other children.

Reception Welcome Meeting

Thursday 4th July 

3:30pm - 4:30pm

(parents only - a creche will be available in the reception classroom for children to attend)

Stay and Play - Transition Day

All children will get time in their new classroom with their new teacher.

Friday 5th July 

9:15am-10:15am

(New to school parents are asked to stay for this session, current nursery children will come through with their current teacher)