{"id":22411,"date":"2026-07-01T11:15:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T11:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futuralearning.co.uk\/schools\/?page_id=22411"},"modified":"2026-07-02T07:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T07:51:08","slug":"starting-school-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/futuralearning.co.uk\/schools\/chandag\/starting-school-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting School in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Here you will find all the information you need for children joining Reception in 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Essential information for our new Reception starters in September 2026<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Welcome to Chandag Primary School, we are delighted that you have chosen us as your child\u2019s school. The information on this page is designed to help provide you and your child with all the information that you will need to start school with confidence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Please see this letter<\/a> from Mrs Gurnsey our EYFS Lead, EYFS SENCO support and one of the Reception class teachers, welcoming you to our school and containing information about both our transition and induction procedures. Our <\/span>New Starters 26 Booklet<\/span><\/a> is full of useful information about starting school with us. A transition booklet full of pictures of the environment will come home with the children after their Stay and Play session.You can also find out about our <\/span>school uniform requirements in your Starting School booklet.<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0<\/span>In September, when you have completed your Essential Information Form<\/a>, you will be able to register for the school\u2019s<\/span> online communication and payment system,<\/span> My Child at School (MCAS).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Forms to return and related information<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

\u00a0<\/span>If your child has <\/span>been offered <\/span><\/i>and<\/span> you<\/span> have accepted from B&NES<\/span><\/i> a place at Chandag Primary School for September 2026, please complete and return the forms listed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0<\/span>Below are links to some important documents that we need you to read and forms you will need to fill out and return to school. Where required, please email responses to <\/span>enquiries@chandagschool.org.uk<\/span><\/a> and include your <\/span>child\u2019s name<\/span><\/i><\/b> and <\/span>Starting School 2026<\/span><\/i><\/b> in the subject line. Please do read these carefully and fill them in as accurately as you can.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

  1. Essential Information Form 2026<\/a> <\/span>(it important that we know of any medical\/allergies needs, nationalities and other languages spoken at home)<\/span><\/li>
  2. Dietary, allergy and intolerances form<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>
  3. Please scan a copy (scan or photo) of your child\u2019s birth certificate and email to <\/span>enquiries@chandagschool.org.uk<\/span><\/a> or alternatively you can pop into the school office to show our Office Manager. <\/span>Please can this be done by Friday 12<\/span><\/i><\/b>th<\/span><\/i><\/b> June 2026.<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

    You and your child will have the opportunity to come into the classrooms for <\/span>Storytime<\/span><\/b> on <\/span>Thursday 11<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> June<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Thursday 18<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> June<\/span><\/b>. Both sessions are <\/span>2:30-2:50pm<\/span><\/b> in the Reception classrooms.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Please note that if your child attends our Preschool and is in on these dates, they will automatically be brought down for the Storytimes. If you would like to join your child, you are more than welcome to meet them at school.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Your child will also be invited to two<\/span> Stay and Play<\/span><\/b> sessions, taking place on <\/span>Tuesday 23<\/span><\/b>rd<\/span><\/b> June<\/span><\/b> from 1:00-2:30pm<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Thursday 2<\/span><\/b>nd<\/span><\/b> July from 9:00-10:30am.<\/span><\/b> Both sessions will take place in the Reception classrooms. Your child is welcome to come to both sessions. These are drop off and pick up sessions for the children only.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    On <\/span>Wednesday 10<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> June<\/span><\/b> there will be an Information Evening for parents at <\/span>5:30pm<\/span><\/b>. This is an opportunity to come and hear all about our school and important information and is a chance to meet some of the staff who will be working with your child.\u00a0<\/span> You can view the slides here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>

    Please <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a> to access a form to let us know your attendance for any of the above events.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    The wider school community<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    We have an active <\/span>PTA <\/span><\/b><\/a>who are always looking for new members to come and join them. Please visit their page on Facebook to learn more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Our onsite Wrap-around care is provided by<\/span> Zest<\/span><\/b><\/a> \u2013 please note this is run by Futura and not by the school. For all enquiries and bookings, please email them directly. Information can be found on their page on our website.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    We are looking forward to welcoming all our new families to our school community as your child begins their school journey with us.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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