Reception Transition

Hello, and welcome to the Transition section of our academy website. We’re really excited for you to start with us at Trinity Academy St Chad’s soon!  We’ll be using this section of the website to upload important information and share useful tips with you in the time leading up to you starting with us.

50 things to do before you're 5

Calderdale has created an app with 50 fantastic things you can do with your child to experience new things together. The '50 things to do before you're five' suggests activities that are low-cost/no cost experiences that include indoor, outdoor, seasonal, home-based and out-and-about activities, that are not only fun but will support your child with his/her learning and language development.

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Supporting early reading and writing
Find lots of useful hints and tips to support your child's transition with information about early reading and writing.
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Preparing for school
This leaflet was also given to you in your welcome pack. It has lots of great ideas to support you in preparing for your child's transition to reception.
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Useful links
This document provides some useful links that you and your child can explore and enjoy together.
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Stories. Within these presentations, you will find three exciting stories that you can share with your child. As well as a link for you to read the story, you will find lots of ways to explore the different texts.
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