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John Keble C of E Primary

Starting School

A warm welcome to our families starting in September 2026. 

Starting school is an exciting milestone, and at John Keble C of E Primary School we work closely with families to ensure every child feels happy, confident and ready to begin their learning journey.
Through a carefully planned transition programme, opportunities to visit the school, and nurturing support from our experienced staff, we help children settle into school life and build positive relationships from the very start. We are committed to creating a caring, inspiring environment where every child can thrive, grow in confidence and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Here is some useful information for you to refer to:

Welcome Booklet

Welcome Letter 2026

SLS Ready for School - great books to read before starting school

Back to basics - family wellbeing

 

Barnardo's Resources

Barnardo's have put together these resources and tips for 'nurturing young brains' which you may find useful.

Top Tips

  • Relax, play and talk often
  • Encourage independence in daily routines
  • Whatever you might be feeling, stay positive about starting school
  • Encourage a growth mindset – you are a brain builder
  • It’s never too late to do things differently

Attachments

Supporting video clips

The Triune Brain (voice of the child): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVhWwciaqOE

How Can You Help Us: A Guide to Co-regulation Leading to Self-regulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lqZZkk77Cw

Year R Forest fun

 

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