EYFS New Starters 2025

Early Years New Starters

Hello and welcome to James Brindley Primary School 2025-2026!

We warmly welcome you and your child as you begin this exciting journey through nursery and reception. We understand that starting early education is a big step for both children and parents, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

This page is designed to give you a clear understanding of what to expect during your child’s first years in early education. You’ll find useful information about our learning environment, our daily routines and our lovely teaching staff. We also offer practical tips on how you can get your child ready for school over the summer holidays, with links to school expectations and resources to help support there transition.

We look forward to working together to make this a positive and rewarding experience for your family!

Teaching Staff

Hello my name is Mrs Butler and I will be the Nursery teacher, working alongside me will be our wonderful teaching assistants, Mrs Bamber and Mrs O'Keefe. We are looking forward to a year filled with exploration, creativity and lots of smiles.

My name is Miss Evans and I will be the Reception teacher! I have over seven years experience in early years and I am really passionate about learning through play and creating exciting opportunities. I am really looking forward too meeting your children and starting their journey in primary school. Alongside me will be, Mrs Thompson and Miss Cleary.

Take a look at our learning environments in Nursery and Reception.

Understanding the curriculum in early years.

In Nursery and Reception, children engage in a mix of play-based and structured activities designed to support their development across all areas — from communication and language to physical skills and personal independence. Our experienced staff create a warm, nurturing environment where each child feels safe and encouraged to explore, ask questions, and build confidence. Throughout the year, your child will develop key skills in reading, writing, and number, while also enjoying creative, social, and physical experiences that lay the foundation for future learning.

Getting ready to start school!

These checklists provide a general overview of the key skills we hope children can do independently.

These websites are a great resource for you to explore, they provide a range of information on how to support your child to get ready socially, emotionally and physically for Reception.

Stories about starting school to support transition...