Parents of children starting reception this year, have you had a letter/meeting with school?

[hibbledibble]

I still haven't heard anything.

DD has special needs so I am keen to speak to the senco, and also discuss arrangements to help with transition. (Which DD really struggles with)

[Helish]

We had a parents evening last week and letter back in May outlining the settling in sessions for parents and the children. Not sure if they're really organised or if that is the norm. Could you give them a call to ask when communications are going out?

[bettyboop1000]

Ours is next week. We had a letter about three weeks ago and had to let them know whether or not we were attending.

[mrz]

Contact the school, explain the situation and ask if you could make an appointment with the Senco and class teacher

[Loulou2kent]

Same as above. Letter came out about 3 weeks ago, meeting is this week. I would just phone tomorrow to put your mind at rest

[addictedtosugar]

Got the letter today.
Meeting next week.

Half day at school early July, start date in Sept.

It's a busy time of year at schools with Days etc. Wouldn't surprise me if they started coming soon since SATs are finished and people are back from half term.

[Twistedheartache]

Letter came last week & meeting at the beginning of July which seems to be later than most locally.
Can you call them?

[hibbledibble]

Thank you all.

I called them a couple of weeks ago when I heard other parents had already had meetings, and they said they would be sending out letters 'soon' but didn't know when. I don't want to seem over anxious by constantly calling.

I was just wondering if it was normal to have received communication by this point (clearly it is!) so I will give them another call.

[addictedtosugar]

Do you know anyone else going to this school you could ask in place of phoning the school again? Was at a party at the he weekend, and there were lots of relieved faces that non of us had heard anything.

[hibbledibble]

addicted unfortunately not, as it is not local to us. (We failed to get a place at our local school where all dd's friends are going)

[toomanywheeliebins]

London here.
Letter two weeks ago with detail of class, settling in and parents session all in July. Teacher home visit also planned for just before school breaks for summer

[hibbledibble]

I called again and still no letter has been sent (and they didn't know when it would be sent except for 'soon' )

[MrsPear]

I would call back and ask to speak to the head teacher personally -

[hibbledibble]

Do you think so pear? I don't want to seem too pushy.

I am losing faith in this school a little tbh. Dd will need a lot of help with transition so I'm wondering if another school might be better.

[Dansak]

I've heard nothing at all either, also feeling a bit concerned. Everyone else I know going to other schools has had quite a bit of communication/meetings already. I am going to give it another week and get in touch with them. Trying really hard not to be pushy, but if any Tim off work is needed I could do with knowing.

I would ring them again if I were you, you have specific issues to discuss.

[seafoodeatit]

We had a parents evening last week on the 9th where we met his teacher and got all of the relevant information.

I too would recommend that you ring them again.

[RandomHouseRules]

I would call and ask to speak to the head of early years (or phase leader). Say that you have some specific concerns related to your child's transition. It is totally normal and totally fine for you to do this. Sometimes the office staff at school can be a bit gate keeper-like and not entirely understanding of the anxiety of parents at this stage (from experience!). Don't let their response on the phone put you off.

[GameOfGroans]

We had a meeting the week before last where we met the EYFS team and they answered questions. Since then dd has been in twice for an hour 'taster' session where she got to meet the teacher and some of the children who will be in her class.

Her new teacher will be visiting her nursery in the next couple of weeks and then we have a 1-1 meeting with her at the end of term to discuss needs etc.

I am so impressed!

OP I think you should keep pushing, especially as your dd may find transition hard.

[NormHonal]

OP, with SEN involved I would get a bit pushy. They may still be recruiting someone, but you should be starting transitioning already. My DC2 has already met his teacher and been into his classroom, and he is NT.

[AuditAngel]

We have a morning at school and parent evening both first week July, letter came last week

[hibbledibble]

After not being impressed with the communication of this school we have gone to view another school, which is much nearer to us. I loved it and think that it is a much better fit for dd and her needs.

[hibbledibble]

I realise that wasn't that clear, but we will be taking up the place at the other school, so a good outcome.

[Mopmay]

Our welcome day was late last week

[rockybalboa]

Glad you've managed to find a school which is a better fit. My DS has letters almost straight after the places were allocated and has had 3x 30 min class visits so far. Sounds like your instincts were good.