At St Paul’s Cray CE Primary School, our Early Years consists of 1 Reception class run by qualified teachers and supported by experienced classroom assistants.

Classes have opportunities for independent activities throughout the day as well as directed teaching times and adult focus sessions in small groups. We recognise the importance of outdoor learning and have a Forest School which they take part in throughout the year as well as daily planned outdoor learning activities. Our provision aims to support transition from Reception to Year 1.

Admission to Reception Class

• Parents must apply via London Borough of Bromley Central School Admissions for a reception place as our school admissions follow the borough guidelines. We run various open events throughout the Autumn term, please check our website for these dates or contact the School Office. If you are unable to make an open event, we will be happy to arrange a separate viewing of our school for you. We are very proud of our school. https://www.bromley.gov.uk/info/13/primary_school_admissions/72/finding_a_primary_school_place-making_a_school_application
• Our Reception classes start at 8.45am and finish at 3.15pm

Uniform

• Children may wear jogging bottoms that match the school sweatshirt (to be ordered from Graduates, Orpington). Trainers may be worn in Nursery but school shoes are compulsory once children start in Reception class.
• School uniform is optional in the Nursery but book bags are essential.
• Reception classes will need to come to school wearing their PE kit on their allocated PE slot days.
• On Forest School days – all children will need a named pair of Wellington boots and can wear old clothes to school that day.

What do we do?

• We place a huge emphasis on speech and language and are an accredited nursery for our achievements with this. We work closely with a speech therapist in school.
• We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum which includes many outdoor learning opportunities.
• We offer cooking activities (we ask for £1 a week to cover costs).
• We also run Forest School throughout the year where children learn many skills outside. It is a great opportunity for investigation, developing speech and language and social skills as well as learning about their environment and the seasonal changes that occur. All children in Reception and Nursery will be able to take part in this throughout the year.

How do we involve parents?

• We have an open door policy and want to welcome you into our Early Years Foundation stage.
• We run birthday assemblies as well as class assemblies which parents are invited to.
• We make regular observational notes and take photographs of your child’s progress & achievements and offer opportunities throughout the year for you to come and look at these and talk with the staff.
• We have home achievement boards for classes where we value what your children have been doing at home with you.
• We run regular information meetings to support you with your child's education and development. 
• We welcome parent helpers into all classes - please ask at the Schoo Office for a Volunteers Pack.
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people​    -  Tiny Little People
• Pre-School Local Offer SEN
• Hungry little minds campaign

 How can you contact us?

• The main school telephone number is 01689 821993 which you can ring for an admission queries.
• FOR RECEPTION please request an admissions form from the School Office or download from below.