Information for New Starters
If your child is starting school in September 2026 please visit the 'Admissions' page for details of our Open Days.
Have you accepted a Reception place for September 2026?
Thank you for choosing
St. Stephen’s Infant School for your child!
We are planning our New Parent/Carer meeting for
6.30pm Thursday 14th May 2026.
We are sending a Welcome pack to all new Reception parents/carers.
The pack will include details of our induction programme and some forms for you to complete and return to school.
If you have not received a pack please call the school office on 01454 866470.
Thank you and welcome to SSIS!
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We will continue to work in partnership with you to ensure your child’s start to school is as exciting and positive as we can collectively make it.
If you have any questions please contact the school office on
01454 866470 or email enquiries@ststephensinf.org.uk and
we will respond as soon as we can.
Thank you.
Photo Book
Please click on the link below to access a booklet of photographs to share with your child. The photos show the classrooms and other areas around the school. We will update the staffing section before September.
| Name | Format | ||
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| Welcome to St Stephens.pdf | |||
Transition from Pre-Schools and Nurseries.
We will be talking to pre-school and nursery settings, as we always do, to find out where your child is in their learning.
We have set out some useful resources to support your child's transition including 'A Road to School' document, so you can help to prepare your child for starting at St Stephen's.
Starting Primary School - The BBC have put together some articles, videos and resources to support you and your child with starting primary school.
Learning in Reception.
The Early Years is all about your child learning through play. Your child will spend most of their day in school accessing the continuous provision and following their own interests both indoors and outdoors. The areas within the classroom will be set up by adults who have taken into account your child's interests and next steps. The children will access these areas with support and guidance from teaching staff.
During the day, your child will take part in some short adult led activities focused around Communication and Language, Phonics and Maths. Although adult led, these will be fun and engaging sessions, planned with the children's interests and needs in mind.
There are ample opportunities throughout the week for outdoor play, as we believe this is vital for children's development.