Your child's experience of school is as important to us as it is to you. We want to work in partnership with you to ensure your child has the very best experiences from their very first moments at Downsbrook.

Mrs Neale - Assistant Head - Early Years and SendCo

Starting School in September 2026

Starting school for the very first time is an important milestone for both you and your child. Here at Downsbrook we believe that this should also be a time of great excitement and opportunity. Because of this, we are firmly committed to ensuring that it is an experience that is as positive as possible; by working together we can and will make this transition smooth and enjoyable. This smooth transition begins from your very first encounter with us and we strive to maintain this through all areas of provision.

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Why choose Downsbrook?

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We have been offered a place - What next?

In the term prior to their entry, pupils are invited into school for a ‘Stay and Play’ session in their new classroom, as well as teachers going to nurseries to visit children in their current settings. This helps children become familiar with the school surroundings as well as allowing teachers and pupils to get to know each other very well, even before starting school in September. During this period, there will be information and welcome meetings for parents to discuss our partnership with you and talk about any concerns you might have. Pupils will be admitted to Downsbrook Primary School in the September of the academic year in which they are five.

At the start of each new school year, class teachers run workshops about the Early Years curriculum and how parents can help their child at home. This supplements the regular and ongoing contact throughout the year. We look forward to developing home-school partnerships in Early Years. Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential.