New Reception 2026

Welcome to Gossops Green!

We are very pleased to welcome our new children and parents to Gossops Green. Whether you are new to the school or already have children in higher year groups, hopefully, this page will help you prepare for September with links to information you will need and important dates. This information will be shared in more detail as part of our transition package. Additional information about starting at Gossops Green can be found by following the links below. If you would like a paper copy of any of the information below, please contact the school office.

Starting Reception – FREE guide
We highly recommend that you download or apply for a free printed copy of the new ‘Starting Reception’ guide produced collaboratively by a host of National charities and organisations. It is packed with tips to support you and your child navigate their first year of school. The same alliance also produces free potty training and teeth cleaning guides.  

School uniform 
Gossops Green School official uniform is purchased from Taylor Made Uniform. Children can also wear unbranded uniform purchased from all major supermarkets and clothing shops, as long as it is in the school colours. We do have a large amount of pre-loved uniform in school, which is looking for new homes. 

Pupil Premium/Free School Meals
If you are in receipt of certain benefits, your child may be entitled to Pupil Premium funding. We encourage all parents who are eligible to apply, as this funding significantly helps both the school and your child.

Hot school meals
All pupils in Reception are entitled to Universal Free School Meals, although children can also bring in a healthy packed lunch and children can have a mixture of hot school meals and packed lunches from home. Hot school meals, although free, will need to be booked through our Arbor system by the Thursday night prior to the meal so that the kitchen can order enough food and so that your child will get the meal of their choice.

School Milk
Children under 5 can receive a free carton of milk every breaktime. Children over 5 can continue to receive the milk, although parents will need to pay for this. Please complete the form on the Cool Milk website to order milk for your child.  

Breakfast Club and Cygnet Crew
We offer before and after school wraparound care via Breakfast Club and Cygnet Crew. These are paid clubs and normally need to be booked online. 

The Reception Curriculum
Please click on the link above to find out more about what your child will be learning. 

Starting School – How to support your child
We have put together this booklet packed with suggestions for how to ensure that your child is ready for school.  

Watch our EYFS New Parents Meeting Video