Joining Us - EYFS F2
If your child will be starting with us in EYFS F2 please use this page to read through some key documents, download forms and follow the links.
Welcome from the Headteacher
On behalf of everybody at St. Joseph's I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome and thank you for choosing our school. You have chosen to give us your most precious gift; your child. You have placed their learning, development and growth in our hands and this is not a task we take lightly.
At St Joseph’s, everything we do is rooted in our Catholic beliefs; at our heart is our Mission to live the words of Jesus - ‘To Love One Another’. Our school is a place where faith, values, learning and creativity come together as one. Our Vision is set by following the example given by our Patron Saint - Saint Joseph. ‘Stepping up to achieve excellence’. In order to live this vision, we expect excellence from all - staff, governors, parents and children. We are passionate about learning and opportunities and want to give the best possible experience to our children and families. Our core values - Worship, Opportunity, Resilience, Knowledge, Enjoyment, Respect, permeate all we do.
As your child starts their journey with us, we ask that you take the time to familiarise yourself with the documents and information on this page, as well as completing the check list and handing it to the school office. If there is any further information you need or anything else you would like to know please do contact us and we will be glad to help. We look forward to getting to know your child, and you, as our school family grows together.
Yours
Mr A. Turner
Headteacher
Key Documents
New Starter Checklist
Please download and print a copy of the check list here. Hard copies can be obtained from the School Office.
We ask that you use the check list to go through the various documents and information we need you to be aware of, and then return a copy to the School Office. Documents and links referenced can be downloaded using the links below. Hard copies of all are also available from the School Office. Thank you.
The list of policies and documents we ask you to be familiar with are not exhaustive and there is lots more information and there are lots more policies contained within our website, but the following are some key ones we ask you to read, understand and support. Thank you.
Please read through the documents, complete the registrations and return the check list and other required documents.
New Parents meeting
We held a meeting for new parents and shared some key information. Some of this information is detailed below and please click the link to view the presentation used in the meeting. If you have any further questions, please contact the school office and we will be happy to help
Start dates and arrangements
F2 children
Monday 2nd September 2024- School is closed to children, however, the EYFS staff are running an optional drop in visit 1.00 - 3.00 for any children and parents to visit and look around their new rooms
Tuesday 3rd September - children with surname A-G start 8.50am, collect 11.45am
Children with surname H - Z Start 12.45pm, collect 3.20pm
Wednesday 4th September - as above
Thursday 5th September - All children start 8.50am, collect 3.20pm
Click here to view all timings for the school
Contact Form
Please click here to download a copy of the Contact Information Form. Please complete and return to the school office. Please ensure it is updated if any of the information changes.
FSM Eligibility Checker
Please use this link to complete the FSM eligibility checker. You do not have to take up the Free School Meal, but if your child is eligible we are provided with extra funding to support their learning
Parent Pay
We ask that all parents set up an account with Parent Pay. This allows you to make payments for trips, events and school meals (children are entitled to a free meal from F2 to Y3). The account is also used to pre order your child’s daily lunch selection. Click here for joining instructions.
Parent Pay can be accessed by clicking here. In September, you will be provided with a unique log in code which you will need to create your account.
Parent App
We use the App to regularly communicate with parents. Please click here to download a letter with more information (please note you need to download the app initially, but then we will need your phone number to complete the set up)
School Milk
Milk is free for children until they turn 5 years old. If you would like to buy a ‘subscription’ to school milk, please register here
School Twitter
We use Twitter to share information and celebrate the achievements of the pupils. Please follow us @stjosephsbh
Our Vision Statement
We ask all new Parents to familiarise themselves with our School Vision Statement and to support us in its implementation. Please click here to download our Vision Booklet
Our Behaviour Policy
We ask that you are familiar with our behaviour policy and expectations and support us in ensuring St Joseph’s has the highest standards of behaviour, conduct, manners and politeness.
Click here to read our Behaviour Policy
Click here to visit the Behaviour page of our website
Our Anti-Bullying Policy
We do not and will not tolerate bullying. Please click here to read our Anti-Bullying Policy and we ask for your support to ensure St Joseph’s is a safe and happy school free from bullying
Our Safeguarding Policy
We do everything we can to ensure all children at St Joseph’s are safe and protected at all times.
Click here to view our webpage with Safeguarding information
Click here to view our webpage with lots of Safeguarding resources and tips
We also partner with Operation Encompass. Please click on the link and scroll to the bottom of the page to find out more about Operation Encompass
Our School Uniform
We take pride in our school uniform and often receive compliments about how smart our children look and they equally wear the uniform with pride.
Click here to view our uniform booklet
Click here to go to our uniform webpage
Click here to visit our supplier website
School Charging Policy
Click here to view our school Charging Policy
Attendance Expectations
Please click here to visit our webpage about attendance
EYFS Welcome and Information pack
Please click here to download a copy of our EYFS Welcome and Information pack
EYFS ‘All About Me’
Our School Offer
Thank you for taking the time to read through and complete the requests outlined above. We are really looking forward to meeting your child and you, and supporting them on their journey through St Joseph’s. This website contains lots more information about what we hope to offer your child and you in terms of education, experience, care and development. Please do have a look through and if you have any further questions, please do contact us.
Consent for photographs
Please click here to read our Consent for Photographs Policy
Before and After School Provision (Firbobs)
We offer a before school (7.30am-8.50am) and after school (3.30pm-6.00pm) provision run by Firbobs. If you ever need to use this service, please click here to download their information leaflet.
