Early Years Foundation Stage
Children joining EYFS (Reception) in August 2025
In order to ensure a smooth transition for your child starting school in August, we will be having staggered sessions for the first few days of the Autumn term 2025. This reduces the number of children in the class initially so that it is less overwhelming for them. The children will be split into two groups depending on their date of birth, called 'younger' or 'older', for these staggered start sessions. If your child was born before 1st March 2021, they are our 'older' children. Children born on or after 1st March 2021, are our 'younger' children. Please see the table below for specific dates and times.
Our new Reception children are invited to come into school (with parents / carers) on Tuesday 1st July 2025, at the following times:
9:30 to 10:45: Please attend this slot if your child was born on or after 1st March 2021.
13:30 to 14:45: Please attend this slot if your child was born before 1st March 2021.
Your child will be able to spend some time in the classroom, getting to know the teachers and other adults. Parents / carers will be invited to the hall for tea and coffee, to hear from our headteacher, Mr Brannigan, and have the opportunity to ask any questions. There will be some forms for parents / carers to complete, and also two booklets available, which you might find useful. Copies of these are also available below.
Autumn Term 2025 - staggered start dates:
Phonics Information
Intent, Implementation and Impact of the EYFS Curriculum at Little Bowden Primary School
What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage - a guide for parents and carers
