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2020-2021
Reception
Information
Book
Reception Class Teachers
Mrs Fleck
Mrs Day
Miss Vale
Mrs Miller
Support Staff
Mrs Wilkes Mrs Muggleton
Mrs Craig
Ms Glenister
Miss Benson
Mrs Dendy
Ms Walsh
Mrs Holloran
Ash Class
Miss Vale will be the teacher in Ash class. Here are some
photographs of Ash class.
Birch Class
Mrs Day and Mrs Fleck will be teaching Birch class. Here are
some photographs of Birch class.
Beech Class
Mrs Miller will be the class teacher in Beech class. Here are
some photographs of Beech class.
The GREAT outdoors!
At Fairlands, we are very lucky to have a large outdoor
learning space. We spend time out here daily so don’t forget to
bring your rain coat! We also have some chickens and rabbits
at school…we hope you will help to look after them!
The GREAT outdoors!
We are a school that loves messy play. You will need a warm
rain coat and a pair of wellies. You can keep your wellies at
school to make sure you are prepared for all weathers!
School Uniform
• Grey trousers / dresses / skirts / tailored
shorts
• White polo shirts / shirts / blouses
• Navy blue school sweatshirt / cardigan or
plain navy sweatshirt or cardigan
• Grey tailored skirt / trousers or shorts
• Plain navy, grey or black tights; or white,
black or grey socks
• Blue gingham summer dresses
• A school book bag
• Jewellery – please check the school policy.
Information on the school website.
Ordered through www.yourschooluniform.com
www.smartyschoolwear.co.uk
Shoes
P.E. Kit
• Navy blue jogging bottoms / shorts / leggings
• White t-shirt
• Children will need trainers for outdoor P.E.
• Children will be given a school PE bag when
they start
• Children do not need plimsolls
• Earrings should be covered and watches
removed for P.E. sessions.
Reception Timetable
In the autumn term (September to December), you will spend
time getting to know your new teacher and friends. We will
also be doing lots of learning through play. Here are some of
the activities we will be doing in the autumn term…
Home Learning
Every Friday your child will bring home a homework flyer.
This will contain information on:
• The sounds they have been learning in phonics that
week
• Words to learn
• General information on what is going on
• An activity to try at home
Reading
Every child will be given a reading book. Initially children
will be given one book a week starting with a lilac picture
book.
Children will also be allowed to change their class library
book whenever they want.
Your child should bring their book bag to school every day. A
book bag can be purchased at the school office.
We usually visit the Stevenage Library in the autumn term -
why not become a member over the summer if you are not
already!
Other services
• Breakfast Club (7.45-8.50am)
Children attending breakfast club should be dropped off
at the dining room on the upper site. Staff will bring
children down to the lower building for the start of the
morning session.
• Early Years After School Club (3.15-6.15pm)
The after school club is run by staff members on the
lower site. There is space for 24 children and bookings
should be made in advance online. The places will be
released a half term at a time. The cost will be confirmed
at the end of the school term.
*Cancellation policy – places must be cancelled by Friday
lunchtime of the week before, by calling the office,
otherwise a charge will be made.
• Games Library/Shared Reading (Friday 8.50-9.10)
You can borrow a range of exciting games and activities.
The Early Years Team can support you to find an activity
that suits your child’s ‘next steps’.
• After school clubs
You can find out more information about the after school
clubs that are available on the school website.
Attendance
Once your child starts full-time in Reception and turns 5, it
becomes legally compulsory for him/her to attend school every
day. We will work very closely with you to help you achieve
this.
Regular attendance is important, not just because the law
requires it, but because it is the best way of ensuring that a
child makes the most of the educational opportunities which
are available to him or her.
There may be rare occasions when a child has to miss school –
for example, if he or she is very unwell. Any other absences
should be kept to an absolute minimum. In particular, parents
should never take their child out of school during term-time in
order to go on holiday.
If your child is absent from school, we expect you to inform us
of the reason. Please contact the office by phone, text, email
or school gateway by 10.00am on the first day of absence.
If your child has an unavoidable appointment during the
school day, please ensure you inform the school office
beforehand. If the appointment means that your child will be
late and your child requires a school meal, please ensure you
book this in advance.
For further information on attendance, please refer to our
Attendance Policy on the school website.
Free School Meals
There are two different Free School Meal Schemes in school.
Universal Free School Meals
Children in Reception to Year 2 are all entitled to have a free
school meal each day under a Government run scheme called
Universal Free School Meals.
Free School Meal Status
Parents of any children in Reception to Year 6 who are
claiming one of the benefits listed below, are entitled to
register for Free School Meal Status.
Income Support
income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
income-related Employment and Support Allowance
support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act
1999
the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to
Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of
no more than £16,190)
Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you
stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018
your household income must be less than £7,400 a year
(after tax and not including any benefits you get)
For each child who is registered the school will receive £1,345
Pupil Premium funding, which schools have the freedom to
spend in a way they think will best support the raising of
attainment for the most vulnerable pupils. For more
information, follow the link below to the Hertfordshire County
Council website.
If you are eligible for free school meal status, and have not
already registered your child/children, please do so and then
let the office know, so the we can update our dinner money
system.
To apply for Free School Meal Status go to
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals or call 0300 123
4048, providing your National Insurance Number and date of
birth. Alternatively, please contact the school office with
these details and we can apply for you.
Schoolcoms/Schoolgateway
We use an electronic system to communicate with our parents
and offer an on-line payment system for school meals, school
trips, breakfast and afterschool clubs. Please ensure you have
provided us with an up-to-date email address and mobile
phone number, so that we can keep you informed of school
activities. You can register and download the app at
www.schoolgateway.com
Don’t forget to stay signed in to the app to ensure you receive
any communications.
What next…?
If you are new to Fairlands, complete the forms
(including medical information) sent to you in the post
and return them to school as soon as possible
All parents should use the online booking system to make
an appointment to speak to the Deputy Headteacher
(13.07.2020 – 17.07.2020) using the following link
https://fairlands.schoolcloud.co.uk
The booking system will be open from 21.06.20-29.06.20
Download the children’s booklet from the Starting School
blog (on the school website) and complete the activities
with your child. The booklet will be available on the blog
from 06.07.2020. If you require a printed copy, please
email [email protected]
Over the summer holidays, talk to your child about
starting school. Use this booklet to talk about their new
teacher, classroom and routines.
If you are new to the school, you will be asked to book a
short, informal meeting with your child’s class teacher.
This is an opportunity for your child’s teacher to get to
know you and your child. Usually, we would carry out a
home visit so the meeting will replace this. You will be
sent a reminder on schoolcomms to book your slot on the
booking system.
Contact Information
General queries
Telephone: 01438 351053/ 07970 731154
Email [email protected]
Queries about starting school, please contact
Natalie Benson (Deputy Headteacher)
Miss Vale – Ash class teacher
Mrs Fleck / Mrs Day – Birch class teachers
Mrs Miller – Beech class teacher
Useful information
Bridge Road Children’s Centre
Website: www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/bridgeroad/
Contact number: 01438 202692
Family Lives
Family live hotline: 0808 800 2222
Family lives website: www.familylives.org.uk
