Information session for families on specialist lessons and how to support a child's transition to Reception class at The Abbey Junior School.
The Abbey Junior School is hosting Big Steps into Reception on Monday 9 November, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. It's an evening for families to get a proper look at what the transition to Reception looks like and how to support a child through it.
For context, The Abbey is one of the country's foremost independent girls' schools, educating from age 3 right through to 18. Its all-girls nursery, Little Knellies, is described by a parent as the only all-girls nursery in Berkshire, and it feeds into an all-through school where many teachers follow girls from their first days up to A Levels. The junior curriculum includes specialist lessons in ballet, swimming, French, physical education, music and woodwork, with a hot lunch every day. Families can take advantage of 30 hours and 15 hours of early years funding, and a 'Road to Reception' programme supports the transition into the school. The Abbey also runs monthly 'Stay & Play' sessions and a big family fun open day in the summer term called 'Abbey Flavours'.
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This particular session is built around that transition. You'll hear about the specialist lessons the junior school offers and get a sense of how to help a child move into Reception. It's a chance to ask questions and get a feel for the school's approach before the big step happens. Registration is required for this session, so you'll need to book your place in advance. It runs from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at The Abbey Junior School in Reading.
