---
title: "Starting Reception"
url: "https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/parents/starting-reception"
school: "Westbrook Old Hall Primary School"
---

# Starting Reception

### Useful website links

**[BBC Bitesize](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/starting-primary-school/1?scrlybrkr=bf1172f9)**
This is a very useful website. It has information and videos for parents and carers of children starting school in September along with games for your children.

**[PACEY Website](https://www.pacey.org.uk/working-in-childcare/spotlight-on/being-school-ready/#favourite)**
A website to support parents whose children will start school in September.

### Reception Starters

 What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage: a guide for parents  64 Bytes  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/westbrook-old-hall-primary-school)

 Produced in conjunction with the Department for Education, this booklet gives guidance on your child’s learning and development in the Early Years.

### New Starters 2021 Information

 Admissions Booklet (EY & KS1)  304 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/westbrook-old-hall-primary-school/files/documents/WOHP_Admissions_Booklet_(EY_-_KS1).pdf)

 New Intake Booklet 2021  228 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/westbrook-old-hall-primary-school/files/documents/New_Intake_Booklet_21_-_22.pdf)

### Related News

 ![Image of Reception's First Visit to the Book Bus!](https://files.schudio.com/westbrook-old-hall-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_1294.jpeg)5 November 2026

### [Reception's First Visit to the Book Bus!](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/news/2026-11-05-reception-s-first-visit-to-the-book-bus)

 ![Image of Reception Pumpkin Hunt Adventure](https://files.schudio.com/westbrook-old-hall-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/10C4FE68-2F45-4836-A483-155A97BFEFE2.jpeg)23 October 2026

### [Reception Pumpkin Hunt Adventure](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/news/2026-10-23-reception-pumpkin-hunt-adventure)

 ![Image of Reception and Year 1 Enjoy an Exciting Cycle Tots Adventure](https://files.schudio.com/westbrook-old-hall-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/06435711-6875-400e-911c-283fbf1f21e2.jpg___1792349729___1209600___1___ohhUcptUscts58nT_6KI_SBZwG4VsQWlBai5pxkKqLt-5iqvzd5lDsP7weVS9EciBMaym14MXlypD41Z45ouug.jpg)19 October 2026

### [Reception and Year 1 Enjoy an Exciting Cycle Tots Adventure](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/news/2026-10-19-reception-and-year-1-enjoy-an-exciting-cycle-tots-adventure)

 [View All News](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/news/tag/early-years)

### Parent/Carer Information

- [Attendance Matters](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/parents/attendance-matters)
- [School Day](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/parents/our-school-day)
- [Weekly Newsletters](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/parents/weeklyupdates)
- [Term Dates](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/parents/term-dates)
- [School Calendar](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/calendar)
- [School Meals](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/parents/school-dinner-menus)
- [School Uniform](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/parents/school-uniform)
- [Parents' Forum](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/parents/parents-forum)
- [Helpful Resources](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/students/safeguarding/helpful-resources-for-parents-carers)
- [Starting Reception](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/parents/starting-reception)
- [Meningitis Advice and Guidance](https://www.westbrookoldhall.co.uk/parents/meningitis-advice-and-guidance)

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Old Hall Road
Old Hall
Warrington
WA5 9QA

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