Reception Class

Reception Class

Welcome to #teamcarrmill

We are so very pleased that your child will be coming to join our Reception Class in September 2025. We are very excited to welcome you to Carr Mill Primary School and would like to thank you for choosing us to shape your child’s future.

Starting school is a huge step not only for your child, but for you as parents too! At Carr Mill Primary School, we want all of our new families to be happy and comfortable with their next big chapter, therefore have a thorough transition process to support your child to settle quickly and get off to the best possible start.

Reception Class Welcome Meeting

We will be holding welcome meeting for parents to give you a chance to come into school, meet some of the key members of staff and learn all about our daily routines.

Details of the meeting will be updated shortly.

Stay and Play Visit

In July, we will be having our new Reception children to a ‘stay and play session’ giving them chance to explore their new classroom and meet their new teacher. During your stay and play session you will be given information about your child’s first days at school in September, including the days and times of their initial visits.

The time of your stay and play session is on the letter within the welcome pack handed out during out Reception Welcome Meeting. 

September 2025

#teamcarrmill return to school in September for the Autumn Term on Tuesday 2/9/25. Our Reception class build up their time spent in school across the first week to ensure a smooth transition to school.

 *A detailed overview of your child's individualised September transition, including arrival and pick up times, will be provided when you attend school for the Stay and Play session. 

We recognise that some children may find their first weeks of school harder than others. If we feel that your child would benefit from an extended gradual transition, we will arrange this with you on an individual basis. 

Useful resources for starting school 

A video guide with tips to help your child transition from home to school

Seven tips for the first term of primary school

Watch Topsy and Tim's first day at school!