Early Years at Beeston Primary
At Beeston Primary we understand that starting in Nursery and/or Reception is such a big transition for children and their families. We appreciate that making the decision regarding where to send your child to school is a very important one and getting ‘a feel’ for a place is so important. Families need to rest assured that their children are in good, safe hands.
We have no further planned Opening Evening sessions this year, but we would be pleased to show you around school at a suitable time; please contact the school office to arrange.
It is so important to us that all families and children are fully informed and have their questions and concerns answered before they start with us.
We have a full transition package planned each year to ensure the transition into school runs smoothly. This is reviewed, changed and improved yearly or to fit the individual needs of the children coming into school. The transition process always involves with the children starting by attending reduced hours, which are then built up to their full times hours.
There is information on this page and in the EYFS section of the Curriculum page on our school website that will help and inform families about life at our school. Please also make sure you look at our school Facebook page ‘Beeston Primary School – Leeds’.
Here are a list of books about starting school that you might like to read to your child to support their understanding around this important transition:
- The Colour Monster Goes to School by Anna Llenes
- Going to School by Anne Civardi
- Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
- All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
- When a Dragon Goes to School by Rosalind Bearshaw and Caryl Hart
- Lucy and Tom at School by Shirley Hughes
- Charlie and Lola: I am absolutely too small for school! by Lauren Child
- Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School by Ian Whybrow and Adrian Reynolds
- Spot Goes to School by Eric Hill
Development Matters is the curriculum guidance we use to plan our sessions and provision.
This document provides some tips and ideas for helping your child to get ready for starting school.
If you have any questions – please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Applying for a Nursery Place
If you would like to add your child’s name to our waiting list, please complete the above form.
We offer 15 hour and 30 hour spaces (for eligible families). Our 15 hour spaces are available either ‘all day Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday AM’ or ‘Wednesday PM and all day Thursday and Friday’. We typically admit children in September and January. We have 39 spaces available within each attendance pattern.
Should you require any further information please contact Mrs Gahan and Mrs Singleton at: admissions@beestonprimary.org
Applying for a Reception Place
Please see our Admissions page for further information on applying for a school place.
We have no further planned Open Evening Sessions this year. Should you wish to visit our school, please contact the school office.
