Reception School Readiness Programme 2026
To support families with children starting Reception in September 2026, we are pleased to offer our School Readiness Programme. This programme provides practical information and guidance to help you prepare your child for starting Reception.
Available to all families with children starting Reception in September 2026:
School readiness workshop
Sign up now for a one-hour long group session focusing on key skills such as independence, building new relationships, and developing early communication and language.
School Readiness Workshop - Sign Up
School readiness resources
Use the links below to access downloadable guides and checklists to support you at home.
School Readiness Booklet - Download
School Readiness Checklist - Download
Useful Websites
These websites have a weath of useful information on how to prepare your children for starting Reception.
Preparing for school - Best Start in Life
School readiness: How to prepare your child for school - BBC Tiny Happy People
Available to families with children joining Avenue Primary Academy in September 2026:
Welcome Meeting
Our welcome meetings provide parents with an opportunity to learn more about school life at Avenue Primary Academy. Invites to these meetings will be offered once you have accepted a place at the school.
Stay and Play Sessions
We run small group play sessions at the start of the academic year. These are held in your child’s new classroom, where a parent attends with their child to help them become familiar with the environment and meet their teachers. Invites to these sessions will be offered once your child has been assigned to a class.