Reception New Starters (September 2026)
We are looking forward to meeting you all and working with you to give your child the best start at school. You can find the 'starting school' booklet which has lots of information that you will need to know before your child starts at Barnby Road Academy. Below you can find lots of useful information about your child starting school. If you have any further questions, which are not answered here, please do contact us. We are always happy to help!
Transition & Class Information
We believe that transition should be a process rather than an event to ensure that children can move smoothly and happily into a new setting. To ease transition we have to split the process into 3 steps:
- Children meet their new class teacher for three play/story sessions in their new environment in July.
- Children have the opportunity to explore their new environment and are introduced to lunchtime with some half day sessions in September.
- Children attend school for the full day.
Transition dates for AM Nursery Children
These play/story times will take place during your child’s current Nursery sessions; they should attend Nursery as usual.
Transition dates for PM Nursery Children
These play/story times will take place during your child’s current Nursery sessions; they should attend Nursery as usual.
Transition dates for 30 Hour Nursery Children
These play/story times will take place during your child’s current Nursery sessions; they should attend Nursery as usual.
Transition dates for Children who do not attend Barnby Road Nursery
During these sessions your child will have the opportunity to meet some of the other children who will be in their class and get to know the staff that will be working with them in September. These sessions are vital for your child; they allow your child to gradually adjust to their new environment so that they feel comfortable and confident when they start in September. Please try bring your child to one of the sessions on each day.
Milk & Fruit
Your child will be entitled to free milk until their fifth birthday, however you will still be able to purchase milk after your child has turned five. Please make sure you register for your child to receive milk on the ‘Cool Milk’ website below.
In YR children are offered a piece of fruit/vegetable each day as part of the National Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. The children will be offered a range of fruits/vegetables throughout the week e.g. apples, bananas, apples, pears, carrots, sugar snap peas. We ask you not to provide alternative snacks as we are a healthy school.
Uniform
At Barnby Road, we expect children to look smart and wear school clothes. We operate an 'active uniform' policy where children can wear PE kit each day, if preferred.
Uniform
- Barnby Road sweatshirt/cardigan (with logo)
- White shirt or white polo shirt (with logo or plain)
- Grey/charcoal or black shorts/trousers, skirt or pinafore
- Black, grey, white or royal blue socks or tights
- Light blue gingham dress in the summer months
- Black/dark blue or dark grey shoes or sandals (trainers, the same as the stated colours, are also permitted)
PE Kit
- Barnby Road PE T-shirt
- Barnby Road PE Hoody
- Blue/black PE shorts
- Blue/black joggers or leggings
Items with the school logo can be ordered from: www.wrigleprint.co.uk or can be purchased in store from K&H Sports, Carter Gate, Newark.
Getting Ready for School
Starting school can be a daunting time for many children and parents. Often children are used to having an adult to help them with simple tasks e.g. putting on shoes, fastening their coat, finding their bag. When children start school there are less adults available, and we encourage children to develop independence.
The document below will give you some guidance on activities and skills to practise before your child starts school to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
The following websites have activities and information all about starting school.
BBC Bitesize - Starting Primary School
CBeebies - Starting SchoolHungry Little Minds
Starting School Dates
As part of our transition process the children will stay for some half days to ease them in to the school day and to help them get used to the lunchtime arrangements. We find that this is best for the children and helps them settle into the new rules and routines of school. This year we will also be splitting each class into two smaller groups for the first few days to help them to transition into their new classroom. You can see when the children start on the table below.
If you are unsure whether your child is in Group A or Group B, or you have any questions about your child starting school, please contact Mrs Brian by email on rbrian@barnbyroad.co.uk or phone the school office on 01636 683900.
Forms Required By School and Contact Information
You should have received which are required by school. If you have misplaced any forms, you can find copies of these below. Please ensure you return them to school ASAP. Thank you.
Pupil Contact & Permissions Form
Free School Meal & Pupil Premium Registration
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mrs Brian EYFS Manager rbrian@barnbyroad.co.uk
or contact the school office office@barnbyroad.co.uk or by phone 01636 683900