In the early years, stimulating activities help children get off to an excellent start. This gives pupils strong foundations for later learning. As they grow older, pupils progress well. They leave this school ready for the next stage of their education.

Ofsted

November 2024

Meet the Team
Reception Procedures – September 2025

Tuesday 2nd September – Nursery and Reception induction sessions between 1.00pm-4.00pm.

Wednesday 3rd – Thursday 4th September – 9.30am -12.15pm – Non Picknalls nursery children only

Wednesday 3rd – Thursday 4th September -1.00pm – 3.20pm Picknalls nursery children only On

Friday 5th September ALL children (non Picknalls nursery & Picknalls nursery) – 9.30am – 3.20pm

Dropping Off and Collecting From Monday 8th September

  • 8:45 am – Drop off – Reception playground gate with an Early Years member of staff

  • 15:20pm – Collect from – Reception playground

Parking – Please do not park in Picknalls Lane when dropping off or pickning up your children. You may park, for free, on Uttoxeter Leisure Centre’s car park during the following times:

  • 8:20am-9:15am

  • 15:10pm-15:45pm

If you use the leisure centre car park outside of these hours you must purchase a ticket from the ticket machines on the car park, or you may be fined. Please continue to adhere to the rules with parking by the leisure centre in order that we do not lose this invaluable facility.

Arbor Parent Portal and App – Primary guardians will be able to log into Arbor which we use for:

  • Booking school meals – Please remember to order the meal you would like your child to have each day and pay on Arbor meals. u003cstrongu003ePlease ensure you order these the night before at the latest. u003c/strongu003eIf you have not ordered your child’s choice of food they will be given a jacket potato.

  • Paying for meals, trips and clubs

  • Communication – we regularly send messages via the app to priority 1 parents and emails

  • Attendance – you will be able to see your child’s attendance % for the current academic year

  • Updating information – including contact details, dietary and medical needs

  • Booking Parents’ Evening appointments

If you need any help accessing any features of Arbor please contact the school office or visit the Arbor Support Centre

Reception Curriculum Information

Parent Information – Spring A

Reception Long Term Subject Plan 2025-26