--- title: "Reception Transition" url: "https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/reception-transition" school: "Moredon Primary and Nursery" --- ⚠️Due to a global Microsoft outage affecting organisations worldwide, School email is unavailable. Please call us directly. Thank you for your understanding. # Reception Transition ## New Reception Starters 2026 - What to Expect --- We can't wait to welcome all our new pupils to Reception in September 2026! Thank you for choosing Moredon Primary and Nursery School. We are very much looking forward to working with you to support your child through their first year at school. Children are admitted to school in the September of the academic year in which they are five and will be admitted to school full time after their initial induction period. Priority for admission will go to children living in the catchment area and will be agreed according to the Swindon Admissions Policy during June. We will hold a Reception Induction Evening on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 6:00pm for parents/carers to attend. This will be an opportunity to meet the Senior Leadership Team, Pastoral Team and your child's class teacher. We will also provide you with a school brochure and an induction pack giving you lots of information about our school day, timings, uniform plus any general information. You will receive a postal invitation to attend this evening. Please do let the School Office know if you are unable to attend. (01793 600344) Children will be invited to attend for a visit to their Reception Class in the summer term before they start on a daily basis in September. The class teacher will also make a home visit during the summer term when parents/carers will have an opportunity to talk to her and ask questions. The date for this visit will be arranged at the Induction Evening. The class teacher will discuss our transition process and complete some forms. It would be lovely if your child could be at home for this visit so that they get to meet their teacher on a 1:1 basis. Your child will also be given a short activity to complete over the summer that they can bring to school when they start. Welcome to Moredon Primary and Nursery School 3.78 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moredon-primary-and-nursery/files/documents/information/Welcome_to_Moredon_Primary_and_Nursery_School.pptx) TWHF Welcome Letter to Parents 1.39 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moredon-primary-and-nursery/files/documents/TWHF_Welcome_Letter_all_parents.pdf) EYFS Nursery Rhyme Booklet 10.62 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moredon-primary-and-nursery/files/documents/TWHF_EYFS_Nursery_Rhyme_Booklet_-_Digital.pdf) Early Years Policy 485 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moredon-primary-and-nursery/files/documents/information/TWHF_EYFS_Policy_V2_FINAL_MOREDON.pdf) Starting Reception 1.40 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moredon-primary-and-nursery/files/documents/Starting-Reception.pdf) The Potty Training Guide 2.56 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moredon-primary-and-nursery/files/documents/The-Potty-Training-Guide.pdf) TWHF First STEPS 2.18 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moredon-primary-and-nursery/files/documents/TWHF_First_STEPS.pdf) ### Preparing your child for School Am I ready for School? 647 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moredon-primary-and-nursery/files/documents/Am_I_ready_for_school.pdf) Preparing for School - Road Map 1.25 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moredon-primary-and-nursery/files/documents/preparing-for-school-road-map.pdf) ### Useful Links [Home - Starting Reception](https://startingreception.co.uk/) [The Potty Training Guide - Starting Reception](https://startingreception.co.uk/potty-training/) [The Children's Toothbrushing Guide - Starting Reception](https://startingreception.co.uk/toothbrushing/) --- ### EYFS Curriculum Progress for your child is measured within seven areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage: - Communication and Language - Physical Development - Personal, Social and Emotional development - Literacy - Mathematics - Understanding the World - Expressive arts and Design. These are then broken down further into 17 areas of learning as follows: ![](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/images/images/093.jpg) --- ### School uniform orders: Michael Hope School uniform with the school logo on can be purchased online from Michael Hope at [https://www.michaelhope.co.uk](https://www.michaelhope.co.uk/) For new reception children starting in September 2026, you can order uniform by Sunday 21st June 2026 for delivery to school before the end of the summer term. Please note that Michael Hope's last dispatch date to school for all pupils will be Wednesday 15th July. Any orders placed over the summer holidays must be done by Sunday 2nd August, for delivery in time for the start of term in September. This date is for both home and school deliveries and doesn't guarantee enough time for any exchanges. --- ### Learning & Education - [Learning at Moredon](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/learning-at-moredon) - [Curriculum Overview ](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/overview) - [Personal Development ](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/learning-at-moredon/personal-development) - Subject Areas - [Art](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/art) - [Computing](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/computing) - [Design and Technology](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/design-and-technology) - [English](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/english) - [Geography](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/geography) - [History](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/history) - [Languages](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/languages) - [Maths ](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/maths) - [Music](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/music) - [Physical Education](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/physical-education) - [PSHE](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/pshe) - [Religious Education](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/religious-education) - [Science](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/science) - [Assessment Information](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/assessment-information) - [Reception Transition](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/reception-transition) - Our Classes - [Nursery - NJG](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/njg) - [Reception/Year 1 - R1CB](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/r1cb) - [Reception/Year 1 - R1LF](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/r1LF) - [Reception/Year 1 - R1BP](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/r1bp) - [Year 2 - 2PS](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/2PS) - [Year 2 - 2ED](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/2ED) - [Year 3/Year 4 - 34JS](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/34JS) - [Year 3/Year 4 - 34SW](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/34sw) - [Year 3/Year 4 - 34GS](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/34gs) - [Year 5 - 5KA](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/5KA) - [Year 5 - 5JR](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/5jr) - [Year 6 - 6KC](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/6kc) - [Year 6 - 6JM](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/our-classes/6JM) - [Learning Links](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/learning-links) - [Student Council](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/student-council) ![Moredon Primary and Nursery ](https://files.schudio.com/moredon-primary-and-nursery/images/logo/Image_copy.png) **Moredon Primary and Nursery** Moredon Road, Moredon, Swindon SN2 2JG Tel: 01793 600 344 ### Useful Links - [Privacy Policy](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [Cookies](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/cookies) - [GDPR](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/about-our-trust/gdpr) - [Modern Slavery Statement](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/modern-slavery-statement) - [Equality Act](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/policies/08_SP_V1_Equality,_Diversity_and_Inclusion_Policy_2026.pdf) ### Useful Links - [Behaviour Policy](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/04_SP_V9_Behaviour_Policy_2026(1).pdf) - [Careers](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/careers) - [Curriculum ](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/overview) - [Arbor payments](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/for-parents/school-life/arbor-payments) - [Contact Us](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/contact) Proud to be a part of [**The White Horse Federation**](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) **[![](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/images/TWHF.png)](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/)** Registered in England: Company Number: **08075785** Registered Office: Plymouth St, Swindon SN1 2LB © Copyright 2023–2026 Moredon Primary and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://moredon.swindon.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)