Reception Information
Fairlawn Primary School is a highly successful and happy school in Forest Hill. We pride ourselves on providing a warm and friendly environment where both children and parents feel they are welcomed and listened to.
Our early years provision is rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted (2024):
‘The stimulating environment and exceptional curriculum provides a rich, varied and imaginative experience’.
At Fairlawn, we understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we’re all learning from birth. When it’s time to start school, some children will need more help than others. There are key skills that schools expect children to be learning before their first day. Practising these will make your child’s journey to Reception as positive as possible.
There’s lots you can do at home to build your child’s confidence and independence, helping them feel emotionally and practically prepared to start school. Please follow the links below which will provide you with helpful tips and links to support you further:
Getting ready to start in Reception
Communication and Language
Approaches to language learning and development – NHS Start for Life
Understanding your child’s social development – Words for Life
Top tips for enjoying stories together and book recommendations – BookTrust
Toilet Training
Simple and supportive toilet training and advice – ERIC
Starting in Reception – Potty Training
Physical Development
Getting moving for three hours a day – NHS
Healthy Routines
Starting in Reception – toothbrushing
Factsheet for a healthy child’s diet – Association of UK dieticians
Sleep and young children – NHS
Playing, Creativity and Curiosity
What mark-making is and why it’s important for learning – PACEY
