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title: "Induction"
url: "https://balshawlane.co.uk/parents/induction"
school: "Balshaw Lane Community Primary School"
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# Induction

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## Starting School

We are very keen to ensure that every child makes a great start to school.

We like to work with parents to create a smooth transition, whether the child has previously been at nursery, at home with parents or with a childminder.

The Early Years staff are very experienced at tailoring the provision for each individual child so that they soon feel safe, secure and happy.

### Induction

In the summer term before the new children start, we hold induction activities. These include an informal play session in the hall where parents/carers and children get to know each other and the staff, induction afternoons in the classrooms, and a welcome meeting for parents. We also visit local nurseries to speak to staff about the children's transition and for the children to meet our teachers.

At the start of the Reception year, we have an optional staggered start for the children. This approach enables us to establish routines with the children and enable them to settle into the environment in smaller groups. We find that the half days help the children to quickly gain confidence and make a flying start. We also run stay and play sessions for pre-school children once a month. This is an ideal opportunity for your child to get used to school and some of our early years staff.

In the autumn term, we hold a curriculum meeting for parents when we explain about our provision for the Early Years areas of learning. We also hold Parents' Evenings in the autumn and spring terms where the children's progress is discussed.

An annual report is issued to parents in July.

There are always informal ways for parents to communicate with our staff as part of our ongoing partnership.

 Welcome Meeting Reception  64 Bytes  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaw-lane-community-primary-school)

 School health team Reception presentation with Voice over  15.94 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaw-lane-community-primary-school/files/documents/school-health-service-reception-presentation-with-voice-over.pptx)

 Getting ready for starting school top tips leaflet  419 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaw-lane-community-primary-school/files/documents/getting-ready-for-starting-school-top-tips-leaflet.pdf)

 Helping my child get ready for starting school  6.61 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaw-lane-community-primary-school/files/documents/helping-my-child-get-ready-for-starting-school.pdf)

 Baseline Assessment leaflet for parents  1.15 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaw-lane-community-primary-school/files/documents/baseline-assessment-leaflet-for-parents-2021.pdf)

 RWI Parent Workshop Presentation  3.89 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaw-lane-community-primary-school/files/documents/rwi-parent-workshop-presentation.ppt)

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Bredon Avenue
Euxton
Chorley
PR7 6NS
Tel: 01257 278722

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