Reception Class 2026 Information

This page holds lots of useful information ready for your child to start with us in September. There is also lots of further information under the Parents section of the website including details on School Meals, Term Dates, Uniform and Bowerham Kids Club. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Information Letters

Reception offer of place for children attending our Nursery

Reception offer of place for children new to Bowerham (1)

Admission Forms needed for children new to Bowerham

ADMISSION FORM

collect from school and consent

Food Allergy and Intolerance Notification Form

Free School Meals Application Form

Information about New Pupils

Timetable for children new to Bowerham

Parent Information Presentation & Classroom Tour Video – Your child’s Tapestry account	Online Friday 17^thApril
Information Meeting – an opportunity to ask any questions about your child starting school that we have not already answered but this is not as important as the Parent Teams Meeting. All parents very welcome but this is mainly for parents new to Bowerham (Bowerham Sports Hall)	Wednesday 10^th June	2.15pm – 3.00pm 5.00pm – 5.45pm
Stay & Play with parents (Bowerham Sports Hall) (Come to one, two or all)	Thursday 18^th June Thursday 25^th June Thursday 2^nd July	9.00am -10.30am
Parent Teams Meet the Teacher (This will need booking via Parentapp when you receive a prompt)	Monday 13^th July Reception 2026-2027 \| Meeting-Join Tuesday 14^th July Reception 2026-2027 \| Meeting-Join	9.00am – 3.00pm
Playground visits with Parents (This will need booking via Parentapp when you receive a prompt)	Wednesday 15^th July	9.00am – 10.00am 11.00 – 12.00 noon 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Classroom visits without Parents You will find out what group your child is in through communication via Tapestry	Tuesday 1^st September	9.00am – 12.00 noon -Bumblebees & Ladybirds
	Wednesday 2^nd September	9.00am – 12.00 noon – Dragonflies & Butterflies
	Thursday 3^rd September	9.00am – 1.00pm – all children
	Friday 4^th September	9.00am – 3.00pm – all children
Start School full time	Monday 7^th September	8.45am – 3.15pm

Timetable for children attending Bowerham Nursery

Parent Information Presentation & Classroom Tour Video – Your child’s Tapestry account	Online Friday 17^thApril
Information Meeting – an opportunity to ask any questions about your child starting school that we have not already answered but this is not as important as the Parent Teams Meeting. All parents very welcome but this is mainly for parents new to Bowerham (Bowerham Sports Hall)	Wednesday 10^th June	2.15pm – 3.00pm 5.00pm – 5.45pm
Parent Teams Meet the Teacher (This will need booking via Parentapp when you receive a prompt)	Monday 13^th July Reception 2026-2027 \| Meeting-Join Tuesday 14^th July Reception 2026-2027 \| Meeting-Join	9.00am – 3.00pm
Playground visits with Parents (This will need booking via Parentapp when you receive a prompt)	Wednesday 15^th July	9.00am – 10.00am 11.00 – 12.00 noon 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Classroom visits without Parents You will find out what group your child is in through communication via Tapestry	Tuesday 1^st September	9.00am – 12.00 noon -Bumblebees & Ladybirds
	Wednesday 2^nd September	9.00am – 12.00 noon – Dragonflies & Butterflies
	Thursday 3^rd September	9.00am – 1.00pm – all children
	Friday 4^th September	9.00am – 3.00pm – all children
Start School full time	Monday 7^th September	8.45am – 3.15pm

School Nurses

Our School Nurses will be attending both Parent Information Meetings on Wednesday 10th June.

The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is one of the most studied vaccines
and millions of doses are given every year.
As your child starts school, we recommend that they have had two doses of the MMR
vaccine to ensure they are fully protected, as the complications of measles can be
severe and life changing. You will also be protecting them against mumps and rubella,
which can also be serious illnesses.
Measles cases are rising in the North West so it is important that you check your child’s
red book to see if they have had their pre-school booster vaccine and two doses of
MMR. If not, contact your GP surgery to make an appointment.
This year your child will also be eligible for a free nasal flu vaccine and this will be
offered to them at their school during the autumn term.

Coolmilk

Free School Meals

Lancashire County Council offers free school meals to eligible children, providing essential support for families and additional funding for schools.

Eligibility for Free School Meals

Your child may qualify for free school meals if you receive certain benefits, including:

Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Child Tax Credit (with an annual income of less than £16,190)
Universal Credit (with a net income of less than £7,400 per year) .

How to Apply

Online Application: You can apply for free school meals through the Lancashire County Council website. Provide your name, date of birth, and National Insurance number for eligibility checking .
Manual Application: Alternatively, you can download an application form from the website and submit it by post .

Benefits of Registering

Pupil Premium Funding: Registering for free school meals helps your child’s school receive additional funding, known as pupil premium, which can be used to enhance educational resources and support .
Confidentiality: The registration process is confidential and will not affect any other benefits you may be receiving .

Important Notes

If your child is already receiving free school meals, there is no need to reapply unless they transition from primary to secondary school .
Children in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 are entitled to free meals under the Government’s Universal Infant Free School Meals program, regardless of income .
For more detailed information, including menus and specific arrangements, you can visit the Lancashire County Council Free School Meals page .