Pelton Community Primary School

Pelton Community Primary School Primary School

It’s nearly time for your child’s first day – and you’ve both done brilliantly!Lay out uniform, pack their bag together,...
31/08/2026

It’s nearly time for your child’s first day – and you’ve both done brilliantly!
Lay out uniform, pack their bag together, and talk through what to expect on their first day.

We’ll see you at school on Wednesday!

Don’t forget to take a ‘first day photo’ – and have tissues at the ready!

Being well-fed, rested and active helps children settle into new routines.Does your child:•Go to bed around the same tim...
26/08/2026

Being well-fed, rested and active helps children settle into new routines.

Does your child:
•Go to bed around the same time each night, waking up in time to get ready for school?
•Limit screen time to the recommended daily amounts (see advice)?
•Eat a healthy diet and try new foods?
•Brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day? (you’ll need to supervise this until they are at least 7)
This week, try introducing a school-style bedtime and mealtime routine.
A walk to your local park at “school-run time” is a great way to get ready.

Let’s get physical!Try some of these activities this week!• Getting moving for at least three hours a day• Walking up an...
10/08/2026

Let’s get physical!
Try some of these activities this week!
• Getting moving for at least three hours a day
• Walking up and down steps (one foot at a time, using the wall for support)
• Climbing, running, jumping and playing
• Catching a large ball (most of the time)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zf8v3j6

Friendships help children feel safe and happy at school.Being with others, sharing and taking turns with toys, and talki...
03/08/2026

Friendships help children feel safe and happy at school.
Being with others, sharing and taking turns with toys, and talking to children about how they are feeling and why makes a big difference at school.
This week, talk about kind behaviours like sharing, turn-taking, and using friendly words. Practise saying “hello” or starting conversations in play – it builds confidence.

https://www.familycorner.co.uk/how-can-i-help-my-child-make-friends/

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!Can your child:• Take part in imaginative play (e.g. role play)?• Draw, paint, colo...
31/07/2026

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!
Can your child:
• Take part in imaginative play (e.g. role play)?
• Draw, paint, colour and stick?
• Share story books with caregivers, look at pictures and talk about the characters?
• Explore the world around them (e.g. looking closely at the natural world or playing safely with objects at home)?
Sharing books at home builds language and imagination.
This week, cuddle up with a favourite story, talk about what might happen next, or retell it in your own words. Encourage your child to choose books and tell you the story using the pictures!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zvp88xs

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!Can your child independently:• Use cutlery (e.g. fork and spoon, chopsticks) and dr...
27/07/2026

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!
Can your child independently:
• Use cutlery (e.g. fork and spoon, chopsticks) and drink from an open cup?
• Spend time away from you, learning they can be looked after by caring adults?
This week, keep practising getting dressed and toileting independently, and begin to think about using cutlery independently
https://startingreception.co.uk/

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!Can your child independently:• Use the toilet and wash their hands?• Spend time awa...
24/07/2026

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!
Can your child independently:
• Use the toilet and wash their hands?
• Spend time away from you, learning they can be looked after by caring adults?
This week, keep practising getting dressed and begin to think about using the toilet independently.

https://www.foundationyears.org.uk/files/2025/03/Parent-Handout-for-Toilet-Training.pdf

TODDLERS IS CHANGING DAYS! As of the return to school, we will be hosting our toddler group on a TUESDAY morning instead...
22/07/2026

TODDLERS IS CHANGING DAYS!
As of the return to school, we will be hosting our toddler group on a TUESDAY morning instead of a Thursday.

All other information is still the same starting at 09:30 and finishing at 10:45. Snack will continue to be provided and of course this will remain FREE.
It would be lovely to see you all every week from Tuesday 8th September

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!Can your child independently:• Put on / take off their coat and shoes?• Get dressed...
21/07/2026

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!
Can your child independently:
• Put on / take off their coat and shoes?
• Get dressed with little help, e.g. after using the toilet or doing PE?
Mastering simple skills build confidence and make school feel less overwhelming.
This week, practise getting dressed together – turning clothes the right way round is a great challenge!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zdxvy9q

Address

Ouston Lane
Pelton
DH21EZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441913700260

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