September 2025 Reception Admissions
We are pleased to be welcoming you to Fawbert & Barnard's in September either as a new or existing family. We look forward to your child starting their educational journey with us.
We emailed you on 24 April 2025 with our offer of acceptance letter for acknowledgement. If you have not received this, please check your junk e-mail box. Further information will be available by 23 May 2025. Please see below.
There are several stages involved in making the admission process a successful transition in your child's life, and we are sure you will agree with how important it is to try to make this as smooth as possible.
When communicating with parents, we aim to be as paper-free as possible. Therefore, please have a look around all areas of this website, in particular the items on this class page and items on the school information tab above.
School uniform can be found on the "Information tab". No PE kit is required for at least the first term, and you will be informed when this will become necessary.
We are preparing for an induction meeting for both you and your child and further details will be published shortly.
Please click on this link which provides parents with activities, helping their babies, toddlers and pre-school children to build up the knowledge and skills they need for school.
Please see below some further useful information and attachments.
Please see link below for the YouTube video produced by Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Service for parents of our incoming Reception Year cohort. The video is also available to view from the ECFWS website.
Our induction and admission timetable is as follows:
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ASAP |
Our Class Teacher will be attending a Nursery event on Tuesday 10 June 2025 from 4-6 pm to discuss transition with nursery staff
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Provide current Nursery details to the school. Details sent with our letter dated 24 April 2025. Additional meetings may be arranged where necessary. |
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Wednesday 25 June 2025 Arrive at 1:30 pm for a 1:40 pm start – 3:00 pm
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Induction meeting
Teddy bears picnic* and induction talk
The meeting will cover: Transition into school The phased admission arrangements Ways you can help to prepare your child for school
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Complete the enclosed forms: Pupil Information forms and bring with you to our Induction meeting along with your child’s full birth certificate
On arrival, please wait at the main gate where members of staff will meet you and take you to our meadow for their activities and meet your child’s buddy. Once you have dropped your child off, please make your way to the hall for the induction talk. Please make every effort to attend as this will be the only opportunity you will have to hear the important information that will be shared. |
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Wednesday 2 July 2025 9:30-11:30 am |
Stay & Play session
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Parent and child are invited to attend a stay and play session to get to know the staff and new surroundings. This is a further opportunity to discuss the expectations of the school, the teaching of phonics, how you can help your child prepare over the holidays, follow-up any medical/ allergy requirements and answer any worries you may have. |
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Wednesday 9 July 2025 9:30-11:30 am |
Stay & Play session |
Your child is invited to attend a stay and play session |
| 8 & 9 September 2025 | Phased Admission Groups of 7-8 pupils only |
We have a phased admission period in September which helps the children to settle in. A timetable is attached and will be discussed at the induction meeting in June. Please note carefully the admission arrangements for your child. |
| 10-12 September 2025 |
Phased Admission |
* Please note that the picnic consists of a biscuit and refreshments only.
Harlow Council have organised workshops to help with the transition to Primary School. Further details can be found below:
- Toileting workshops and useful information is available by using the ERIC website Potty training: how to start & best age to potty train - ERIC. They also have a Facebook group that parents can follow.
- Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service are also running ready for school workshops for parents. These can be found by following The Treehouse Family Hub on Facebook (2) Facebook or by using their website Treehouse Family Hub – Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Service (essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk)