Thank you to all the families who have accepted places in our Early Years starting in September 2025 - we can't wait to meet you!

This page will be kept up to date with all the information and dates you need.

If you are still wanting to come and see our school, please email the school office on admissions@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk to book a space on our Tuesday morning school tours which are held at 9:15am.

Welcome Pack 2025

Welcome and taster events - June and July 2025

Event	Date	Time
Parent Welcome Evening	Tuesday 3rd June	5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Time	Wednesday 18th June	9:00am – 9:30am
Story Time	Friday 20th June	9:00am – 9:30am
Story Time	Wednesday 25th June	9:00am – 9:30am
Story Time	Tuesday 1st July	9:00am – 9:30am
Story Time	Wednesday 9th July	9:00am – 9:30am
Discovery Time	Thursday 26th June	3:30pm – 4:30pm
Discovery Time	Thursday 10th July	3:30pm – 4:30pm
Discovery Time	Monday 14th July	3:30pm – 4:30pm
Taster afternoon	Thursday 3rd July	1:30pm - 2:30pm
Taster morning	Tuesday 15th July	9:30am – 10:30am
Home visits	w/c Tuesday 2nd September	Parents and carers can book a time slot at the Welcome Evening

Each session gives a slightly different insight into the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) school day, the curriculum and the outstanding provision we offer.

Parent Welcome Evening

Parents/carers are warmly invited to attend our welcome evening on Tuesday 3^rd June where we will introduce you to the teaching team, explain the plans for transitioning your children and answer any questions. You are welcome to bring your child if you would like. There will be a uniform sale (both new and second hand) at the meeting.

Story Times

These story time sessions are a wonderful way to support your child to become familiar with the school environment. There is no need to book, please just turn up as many times as you like! Your child must be accompanied by one adult only please. Your child will have the opportunity to enjoy a couple of stories read to them by the EYFS teachers and staff.

Discovery Time

The Discovery Times are a wonderful opportunity to begin to get to know other children, families and staff here at the school. There will be a range of outdoor activities your children can explore in the EYFS outside area as well as one of the EYFS classrooms. The EYFS team will be keen to get to know you, please feel free to ask us any questions that you might have. Two adults can attend the Discovery Times, please come to as many as you like.

Taster Morning and Afternoon

By this point, you will have received a letter indicating who your child’s class teacher will be. These sessions are designed so that your child can meet all of the children that will be in their class in September. The children attend these sessions on their own: parents and carers will say goodbye to their child at the EYFS gate. These sessions really help the children to begin to understand what school will be like in September. Children will be collected from the EYFS outdoor area. We recommend that your child attends both of these sessions to be able to gain confidence before starting in September.

Home Visits

All children will receive a home visit from their class teacher and TA. If you would like the SENDCO (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Coordinator) to attend as well, please let us know at the point of booking your home visit.

Home visits are designed to help us get to know your child in their own environment, where they feel most safe and secure. It is a wonderful opportunity to discuss all of those little questions or concerns you might have. 

We are mindful of parents’ work commitments and have timetabled a number of events in the hope you will be able to attend some or all. These are also timetabled around the learning and provision of current pupils at school.

 

 

Did you know...

• Our Early Years has been rated Outstanding - Ofsted (2022) said: “Children in Early Years are confident, independent and happy – they love their school. The quality of Early Years provision stands out.”

• Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022, saying “Pupils are proud of their school. The values of respect and honesty were clear to see. This is a school with purpose and new direction.” Read more at: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/144634
• We are proud to be a Church of England school, underpinned by a sound Christian ethos and our values of compassion, honesty and wisdom, which welcomes children of all faiths.

• Our Two Form Entry school opened in 2017, and our modern school building opened in 2019, complete with brand new facilities such as: a dedicated music room, play therapy rooms, extensive outdoor play and learning areas, and a wooded area for Outdoor Learning.

• In 2023, 76.7% of our EY children were “Reaching a Good Level of Development in key curriculum areas” compared with 67.3% nationally.
• Key Stage 2 data 2023 showed that 79.2% were ‘reaching the expected standard’ in reading (68.3% national average); 69.8% in writing (60.1% national average) and 81.1% in maths (70.4% national average)
• We offer wrap-around care from 7.30am to 6.30pm. Our incredible range of after school enrichment clubs includes a different sport every day (from hockey to tag ruby to dodgeball), pottery, painting, dance, French, girls’ football, boxing, gardening and sewing, and a special Early Years club in terms 1 and 2.

• We have a full time, dedicated SENDCO, and play therapists at school: “Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Parents … were particularly positive about this aspect of the school” (Ofsted 2022).
• Parents say: “my children love going to Bishop Chavasse: they are thriving academically and socially. There is a real sense of energy and excitement at the school, with lots of special events such as Book Week, and special services at the local churches. My kids particularly loved Sports Week with a mini marathon, climbing wall and different activities every day”.
• Children in every year group receive Outdoor Learning sessions with our two accredited Outdoor Learning teachers. Children learn to swim at a local private school pool. We have a football team, netball team, two choirs and regular music lessons at school.

• We have a thriving PTA, with regular fundraising and fun events for the children. The PTA hold regular events such as a Summer and Christmas Fair, disco's and lots more to raise money for the school!