Starting School

A warm welcome to our families starting in September 2026.

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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