**INDUCTION DATES**
Tuesday 21st May, 5:45pm (for a 6pm start)- an Induction Evening for parents/carers. A great chance for you to come in and meet us and see our Early Years setting. There will be a chance for you to ask questions, sample some goodies from our school meals menu, see our 2nd hand uniform store and meet with our logoed uniform suppliers. Our Chair of Governors will also be with us to welcome you and your child to our school.
Wednesday 5th June: a chance for your child to meet us and look at the Early Years setting. So that it is not overwhelming, we have arranged this in small groups for your child for the first "meet & greet" to start off their transition into our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). We welcome one parent/carer to accompany them on this first visit. You will already have been given the time allotted for yourself and your child in our welcome letter. We envisage sessions lasting about 30 minutes.
Tuesday 18th June: a chance for your child to come to the EYFS area and meet the staff on their own, for a maximum of 30 minutes. Parents/carers are welcome to join us for a cuppa whilst your child tries out some of our toys and games and familiarises themselves with the classrooms etc. The session is timed in small groups, your child's timing is included in your welcome letter.
Thursday 27th June: Induction Day for your child. This is a chance for your child to come and join us for a morning or afternoon session, in their classroom with their teacher from September and some of their new classmates. Details of your child's class and timings for the day will be shared with you soon.
Details of the 'Ready, Steady, Go' a course run by Realise Futures for parents and carers with children aged 2-5 years old, to help aid learning through play and understand the early learning goals appropriate to children of this age. This is a fun, informal group and offers a chance to meet parents/carers and runs over 3-4 weeks. Full details will be sent to you via Parentmail along with how to reserve a place.
Tuesday 3rd September 2024 - the First Day of Term! We are looking forward to you joining us for fun, learning and making new friends.
If you have any queries regarding this, or have not received your welcome letter, please contact the main office on 01394 284130.
Welcome to Early Years at Trimley St Mary Primary School
We are excited to support your child in their first year of school.
As part of the ‘Stay and Play’ sessions, your child will get to explore and learn within the continuous provision inside and outside. Our EYFS Team are excited to meet and begin to build positive relationships with your child to support their transition to our school. We look forward to learning about your child’s interests.
We aim to ensure that your children’s experience in Trimley St Mary Primary School is a happy and rewarding one. We look forward to working with both you and your children.
As part of the Early Learning Goals your child needs to independently attend to their own toileting needs. This can be a challenging skill but is a vital development milestone. ERIC is a children's bowel and bladder charity with lots of information and tips to support parents.
Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, Year 1 and Year 2 are eligible for 'Universal Free School Meals' under current Government Policy, and payment for lunches will not be required until your child is in Year 3 or above.
Children whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits may be eligible to apply for Free School Meals.
However, although your child will already be entitled to Universal Free School Meals, we would encourage you to apply for Free School Meals as well if you think are eligible as this will ensure that:-
- The school may be able to offer some financial support, when requested, with payment towards school visits, with each request considered on an individual basis;
- Once your child moves into Year 3, as long as you remain eligible for free school meals you will not need to do anything to ensure that your child continues to have a free school dinner;
- The school receives a 'pupil premium' payment for each child that is eligible for Free Meals, which is used to help fund all areas of teaching and learning during their time at Trimley St Mary.
You will have received a form within your information pack 'Eligibility Check for Free School Meals in Reception September 2024'. We would encourage you to complete and return this form to assess your eligibility.
At our school we use Tapestry in Early Years to communicate with parents as well as post your child’s learning experiences. Please ensure you complete the form (within your welcome pack) to allow your child to be added to Tapestry.