--- title: "Reception Induction" url: "https://anchorsholme.co.uk/reception-induction" school: "Anchorsholme Academy" --- # Reception Induction ## Everyone at Anchorsholme Academy Cannot Wait to Welcome You and Your Child Into Our School Family! Please be assured that we will be doing all we can to keep you up to date regarding the transition process before your child joins our school. If you have any specific questions that we can help you with, please feel free to phone the school office on [**01253 855215** ](tel:01253855215?swcfpc=1)or email ****. ### Useful Information Anchorsholme Academy Parents Information Booklet 2026-27 36.26 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/Information_booklet_for_applications_27-28_(1).pdf) Welcome to Foundation Stage 2025-26 Presentation 783 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/Anchorsholme_Academy_Induction_Evening_2025_Presentation.pdf) Further information can be found on **[our Admissions information page](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/admission-arrangements)**. ### Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. What time does school start / finish? The Foundation Stage door is open from 8.40 to 9 am for children to free flow into school. School finishes at 3.10. 2. Which class will my child be in? We have 3 classes of up to 30 children in Foundation Stage. These are Red, Yellow and Blue Class. Look out for details of your child's class in the induction pack. The class lists are put together extremely carefully, taking into full consideration parental requests, advice from nursery, nursery friendship groups and ensuring an even mixture of girls and boys as well as Summer and Winter born children. Obviously, we don’t yet know your children, and while it is most likely that these class groups will travel throughout the school years in these classes, they are not set in stone. From time to time, for a variety of reasons, we find we need to make necessary adjustments and changes after the Foundation Year and before Year 1 in order to ensure the best possible journey through school. 3. Do you have Breakfast Club / After School Club provision? Yes. For children in Foundation Stage is provided by Kids Planet Anchorsholme. Follow this **[link](https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/anchorsholme)** for more information. 4. How can I prepare my child for school? It is really important to prepare your child for school. The more you can do to prepare them the better. Please read the below alongside our school induction booklet and useful websites. Preparing Your Child for School - A Guide for Parents 145 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/Preparing-your-Child-for-School.pdf) 5. What does School Uniform / PE Kit look like and where can I purchase it? We like all our children to wear the school uniform, which is as follows: **Winter:** October - Easter - Grey skirt/pinafore or grey tailored trousers - White blouse/shirt - School tie - Navy blue cardigan/pullover/or school sweatshirt - Black school shoes **Summer:** Easter - October Half Term - Blue and white gingham dress, jumpsuits or grey trousers/shorts - Short sleeved polo shirt sky blue - Black school shoes Each child should also have a pump bag, dark blue shorts, a school T-shirt (in the appropriate house colour – of which you will be advised) and plimsolls. Any item containing a school logo is available to purchase from: **Bispham Clothing,** **All Hallows Road,** **Bispham.** Or we have a wide selection of preloved school uniform, please enquire at the school office. Please ensure that your child's name is **CLEARLY MARKED** on all his/her belongings, including shoes. We expect all children to take pride in their appearance. With this in mind, extremes of fashion, such as garish bows and extreme hair styles are not allowed in school. 6. Where can I find out information about school life and my child's learning? Any extra information you may require about the curriculum, school life and policies can be found within our website. 7. Who do I contact if my child has any additional needs? If your child has any allergies, medical conditions, dietary requirements or if you are concerned about your child's development please ring our school office on [**01253 855215**](tel:01253%20855215) and ask to speak to **Mrs Foster** or **Mrs Carter** from our SEND team. ### School Communication in Foundation Stage ![](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/images/Tapestry-square-2000px.png) Instructions for Android Users 708 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/Tapestry-Android.pdf) Instructions for Apple iOS Users 716 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/Tapestry-iOS.pdf) ### Useful Websites - **[BBC Starting School Resource](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/starting-primary-school/1?swcfpc=1)** - **[Starting School Together Resources](https://www.pacey.org.uk/starting-school/)** - **[Hungry Little Minds](https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/?swcfpc=1)** - **[How Every Child Can Thrive Under Five – By Molly Wright](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aISXCw0Pi94&swcfpc=1)** - **[Preparing For School - Government Guidance](https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/preparing-for-school/)** - [**Starting Reception**](https://startingreception.co.uk/) - [**Screen Time Guidance for Under 5s**](https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/) ### Parents - [Reception Induction](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/reception-induction) - [Dates for the Diary 2025-26](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/calendar) - [Mental Health ](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/mental-health) - [Health Notices](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/health) - [SEND](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/send) - [Safeguarding](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/safeguarding) - [Term Dates](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/term-dates) - [Before & After School Care Clubs](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/before-after-school-care-clubs) - [Newsletters](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/newsletters) - [School Uniform](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/school-uniform) - [School Meals](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/school-meals) - [Parent/Carer Forum Meeting](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/parent-carer-forum-meeting) - [Parent/Carer Code of Conduct](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/parent-carer-code-of-conduct) ![Anchorsholme Academy](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/images/logo/AnchorLogo.png) [![The Sea View Trust (Reg in England and Wales)](https://files.schudio.com/sea-view-trust/images/logo/SVT_small_(1).png)](https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk) **Anchorsholme Academy** Eastpines Drive Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3RX Tel: 01253 855215 © Copyright 2025–2026 Anchorsholme Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)