New starters
Welcome to Saint James Church of England Primary School!
To everyone who's been allocated a space, we're excited to have you join us this September and can't wait to welcome you to our community.
We strive to create a positive environment that nurtures and supports every child, helping you to reach your full potential.
Preparing for school
It can be unsettling to start at a new school. There's just so much to prepare and consider!
We've compiled some helpful information to assist you in starting school, and we hope it will make your transition into our community as smooth as possible.
Transition events
Over the summer, we run a series of transition events designed to encourage your child to trust and like their new school.
You should try to come to as many of these events as possible.
Event details
Starting school induction meeting
Parents only. Held in Saint James School Hall. Come along to get important information about starting school, try our school dinners and ask lots of questions! You will find out your child's class teacher at this meeting.
Thursday 6th June - 5-6pm
Stories and Rhymes
Children only. Please bring your child to their classroom door, where they will enter on their own without parents.
Thursday 20th June - 3:30-4:30pm
Stay and Play
Children only. Another opportunity for your child to meet their teacher and ask see how happy they are when playing at school. You need to bring a snack for your child for a small class picnic.
Parents please drop off at class then head to the hall for our School Readiness Workshop.
Thursday 27th June - 9:20 -11:15am (Children)
9:30am - 11:00am (Parents)
Meet and Greet
Children only. 'Getting ready for school - Stay and Play' session in the classroom. Please bring a picture that you have drawn and coloured at home for us to display in the classroom. Please bring your child to their classroom door, where they will enter on their own without parents. You do not need to stay on site.
Wednesday 3rd July - 3:30-4:30pm
Young person benefits
Milk and fruit
Children are provided with a fruit snack every day.
Every child under the age of five is entitled to free school milk. Children over five are entitled to milk at a subsidised price of around £17 per term.
You can register your child for milk at coolmilk.com.
Pupil Premium
Some families in receipt of benefits are also entitled to Pupil Premium funding.
By registering for Pupil Premium your child will continue to receive free school meals beyond KS1, and our school could raise up to £1385 to help fund our services.
A child is eligible for free school meals if their parent or carer receives one or more of the following benefits:
- Income support.
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
- The guaranteed element of Pension Credit.
- Child Tax Credit, provided you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit, and have an annual gross income, of no more than £16,190 as assessed by His Majestys Revenue and customs. (Parents who are made redundant or start working less than 16 hours per week, may find their children are entitled to free school meals for a limited period).
- Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit.
- Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400 as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
No other benefits qualify for free school meals from Key Stage 2 (years 3, 4, 5, 6) or for the pupil premium for Reception Year and Key Stage 1 (years 1, 2).
Apply for Pupil Premium
To apply for Pupil Premium you need to visit the Hampshire County Council website and complete their online application form.
You will need your National Insurance (NI) number to apply.
