Welcome to our 'Early Years 2025' page - For children joining our Reception classes in September
Starting school is a significant milestone for both you and your child, and we understand the importance of creating a nurturing and supportive environment during this transition. Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum is designed to provide a rich and stimulating learning experience that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.
At St Stephen's, we believe in the importance of building strong partnerships between home and school. We encourage open communication and collaboration to ensure the best possible outcomes for your child. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are committed to providing a safe, caring, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
A welcome from Mr Dowd (Headteacher)
It is my pleasure to welcome you to St Stephen's. I am very proud of our school and promise to do everything I can to help your child thrive and develop a life long love of learning.
St Stephen's Primary School is at the heart of the village and plays an important role in the Community. It is always a pleasure to welcome children, parents, grandparents and carers in to school.
We have talented staff eager to get to know your child and make every day a rich and rewarding experience. Our teaching approach aims to give children a language of learning that enables them to know and talk confidently about what good learning looks and sounds like. We strive to motivate our children to be aspirational, resilient pupils who persevere, collaborate and embrace challenge. You will hear children refer to "key skills" and see, in every classroom, characters representing them. It is the language of key skills that opens the door to powerful learning.
As your child begins their journey with us, we invite you to join us in creating a positive and enriching educational experience. We value your input and look forward to working together to support your child's growth and development.
We want to make your child’s transition into school life as smooth and happy as possible and we have made the following induction arrangements to aid this.
Thursday 12th June 2025
Parents meeting 5pm - 6pm
Please come to the school for 5pm where we will deliver a presentation about starting school at St Stephen’s. You will find out about the early years’ curriculum, meet the teaching staff, and be able to ask any questions you may have to relieve any worries or concerns.
Please note, that the above event is intended for adults only, and we kindly request that children not attend.
Tuesday 17th June 2025
'Meet & Greet' 4pm - 6pm
Please come to the school with your child at any time between 4pm to 6pm for an informal look around the EYFS classroom learning environment. It will be a great opportunity for you and your child to play; meet new friends and for you to see how they interact in their September classroom.
Please enter the school through the early years’ reception gate at the front of school, from where you will be able to walk down to the new reception classrooms for September.
Please note, this event, whilst held over two hours is a drop-in event and you may come and stay for as long as you require with your child.
Unfortunately, owing to our St Stephen’s School Nursery future provision, we are unable to do our normal ‘drop & collect’ and ‘stay & play’ activities this year.
Saturday 28th June 2025
'Celebrating 150 Years of St. Stephens Primary School' 12 noon - 4pm
St Stephen’s has been at the heart of Fradley for 150 years and we are so proud to celebrate that legacy with our whole community. This event is about honouring our past, celebrating our present, and looking forward to the future together.
So, please join us to celebrate this fantastic achievement. Open to the public, with all welcome, the event will feature bouncy castles, circus skills, face painting, food and drink and much, much more.
Important Documents
Please take a look at the 'Information for New Early Years Parents' found below which contains helpful information for your child starting school.
The forms below will need completing and returning to the school office as soon as you can. Please click on the images below to open each document in a new window for you to print at home. Copies will be available at the Parents Meeting on 12th June should you need them.
Admissions Form
This will provide us will details of emergency contacts, medical information and other relevant information. A copy of your child's birth certificate will be needed.
'All About Your Child' Form
This profile booklet has proven to be an invaluable help over the years to enable the teaching staff to ensure a safe, happy, secure and settled start for your child.
