Reception 2026
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We are delighted that your child will be starting with us in September. Please see some with upcoming key dates to put in your diary!
Friday 12th June 2026 - Pupil Registration and Consent Form
Our online pupil registration and consent form can be found here. Please complete this form as soon as possible and no later than Friday 12th June. This form enables us to find out a little bit more about your child. Please get in touch if you would like help completing the form.
Thursday 18th June 2026 – Induction Meeting for Parents and Carers
We are holding an Induction Evening for parents and carers of new starters on the 18th June at 6.30pm in the hall at our Elmgrove Road site. This meeting is aimed at parents and carers rather than for the children. This is when you will find out which class your child will be joining, your child’s class teacher and their group for the transition period in September.
At this meeting, you will be given more information about our school from the Head Teacher and Early Years lead. You will also be given further information regarding the transition process up until your child starts in September. It will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Please can you let us know if you are able to attend by clicking here We would appreciate you giving us your name and your child’s name when you respond. Thank you.
Wednesday 1st July 2026 – Stay and Play Session for Children
We would like to invite all the children to come to school to meet the adults they will be working with. They will get to explore their classroom. The session will last 45 minutes and will either start at 09:30am or 10:30am. We will inform you of the time to attend on 1st July. Whilst your child is enjoying themselves, parents and carers are invited to come to another room to listen to various people talk about our school community, including the PTAF, the breakfast and after-school clubs and the school trustees. Most children are reassured that their parents are close by.
September 2026
Our transition period will start on the week beginning Monday 7th September 2026. The Monday and Tuesday we will be offering all families a home visit (you will receive this date before the close of the academic year in July 2026).
Your child’s first day that they will attend school, will be Wednesday 9th September 2026. They will be attending a mixture of half days and then full days. Your child will attend full time from Friday 18th September 2026 onwards.
This transition period is highly beneficial for our Reception children and ensures that all children make the move to Cotham Gardens smoothly and happily.
Should you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to email office@cothamgardens.co.uk or call the main school office on 0117 377 2610.
Many thanks,
The Senior Leadership Team
Louise King (Early Years and KS1 Phase Lead)
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