Preparing to start school in September 2021

Is your child due to start school in September 2021?

Starting school is an important time for you and your child. Applications for starting in a Reception class in Sepetmber 2021 is 15th January (even if your child is already in our Nursery). Parents who apply after this deadline may not be offered a place in their preferred school.

Apply for a primary school place for September 2021 The last date for applications for children to start in Reception is 15th January

A Taste of Life at Southfield

Take a look at our video to see some of the things that we do here at Southfield.

If you can't wait to start with us in September, we have spaces in our Nursery!

Children can join our Nursery as soon as they are 3 years old. We have sessions in the mornings and afternoons, and also have places for children whose parents are eligible for 30 hours free childcare through the government's scheme https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

Give our school office a call on 01582 604876 to find out more or to book an appointment to speak to a member of our team who will be able to provide more details about what we can offer.

Welcome Brochure

Reception Welcome Brochure.pdf

A Virtual Tour of our Reception Classes

Watch the video to find out a bit more about our Reception classes.

Early Years at Southfield

Click the link to see what our Nursery and Reception children have been doing this year so far!

Nursery

Reception

Meet the teachers

School Uniform

We believe that good standards of dress reflect our aim for high standards in all other aspects of school life. To order our uniform, parents will need to use our uniform supplier, MAPAC. Parents can access the MAPAC website for ordering uniform using the link below.

Parents can also find second hand uniform for all ages at the Level Trust Uniform Exchange in the Town Centre.

Uniform Information

School Uniform Online Ordering Service Our school uniform should be ordered online through MAPAC

Level Trust Uniform Exchange Parents can use this site to swap school uniform you have finished with for school uniform you need, all for free

Resources to Support with Starting School

Starting School - BBC Bitesize Getting ready for transition at home might be a new challenge for families whose preschoolers would ordinarily be in childcare in the run-up to starting school. BBC Bitesize Starting Primary School has lots of resources to help you have fun together at the same time as supporting their learning and sense of independence

Flying Start Transition Resources Flying Start is committed to ensuring families, in Luton, feel supported in helping their child prepare for their transition from a childcare setting onwards to their new school

Flying Start Ready for School Parents Guide.pdf

Questions for the Team

We are sure that you have lots of questions as your child prepares to start school. We are happy to answer your questions, just fill in the contact form below or email eyfs@sfldps.co.uk and someone will get back to you.