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Early Years at Merchants' Primary
Welcome
A warm welcome to all new starters in Early Years and their families.
Here at Merchants' Academy Primary, we are delighted to welcome new pupils to both nursery and reception. This area of the website will have everything you need to help you find out as much as possible about the academy before your child starts with us.
Transition dates to be confirmed for this year, please see below for an example of transition arrangements.
Early Years Transition Plans 2023-2024
Reception Transition Plan 2023-24
Week | Arrangements |
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WB 22/06/2020 |
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WB 29/06/2020 |
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WB 06/07/2020 |
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WB 13/07/2020 |
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WB 01/09/2020 |
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WB 08/09/2020 |
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Nursery Transition Plan 2020-21
Week | Arrangements |
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WB 22/06/2020 |
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WB 29/06/2020 |
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WB 06/07/2020 |
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WB 13/07/2020 |
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WB 01/09/2020 |
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WB 08/09/2020 |
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Please scroll down and click on the list of headers to view further documents, videos and useful links to help your child prepare for September.
Virtual Tour & Welcome from Head of Primary
A Virtual Welcome to Early Years
Meet Head of Primary Mr Woodburn and see a virtual tour of the facilities.
Nursery Rhymes with your teachers
Click on the link below to join in with your Early Years teaching staff and sing some Nursery Rhymes together.
Dough Disco fun with your teachers
Click on the link below to join in with your Early Years teaching staff and some dough disco together.
Story Time with your teachers
Click on the link below to join in with your Early Years teaching staff and listen to a story.
Useful Links for pupils preparation for Early Years
Links for Reception pupils
Here are some useful links to help you and your child prepare for Reception:
Government Guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-children-aged-2-to-4-to-learn-at-home-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Starting Primary School:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/starting-primary-school/1
Advice to Parents about Transition:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrynnrd
Links for Nursery pupils
Information about Child Development and How to Help:
https://foundationyears.org.uk/2019/09/resources-for-parents/
Nursery Rhymes:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/curations/nursery-rhymes
Potty Training Guide:
https://www.eric.org.uk/guide-to-potty-training
Supporting Early Communication and Language:
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