Cranbrook Education Campus, (CEC) part of our Trust, has welcomed a new Reception cohort this month.

 CEC pupils have been busy over the summer completing some Ready for Reception challenges including:

• Reading one of their "Recommended Reads" (books to enjoy before starting big school) with their Cranbrook Bear!

Opening food packets themselves and trying to cut up their own food at meal times.  

• Communicating how they are feeling and calmly expressing their needs.
• Practising getting dressed and putting on shoes and zipping up coats.
• Sounding out letters and playing some games with words. 
• Talking about all the things they are excited to do in school.

Krisha Gandhi, Head of Primary & Senior Deputy Head of Campus, at Cranbrook Education Campus said:

“I am delighted to welcome everyone back to school this month, but it’s always particularly special to welcome our newest members of our CEC family. I know many children and families feel nervous about starting school and I hope that the challenges we set over the summer will have made them feel more confident about the start of term.”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust said:

“It’s lovely to see how much thought the staff at Cranbrook have put in to support families who are starting their school journey. Helping children develop their skills before they begin in Reception means they will feel more confident on their first day, giving them the best start to their education.”