Transition into EYFS
A warm welcome to Samuel Ryder Academy
We have several New to EYFS Open Events 2025-2026 scheduled. These are an opportunity for you to come in and meeting the EYFS team, look at our amazing facilities and get to know Samuel Ryder Academy.
Our main Open Event is our New to EYFS Open Day on Monday 10th November. This event will involve a presentation at 9:15am, 10:45am, 2pm or 4pm by the Head of Primary, a tour of the primary phase and an opportunity to ask questions.
We are also holding additional New to EYFS Tours on several dates from October to January at 9:15am. The Tours will involve a tour of our primary phase and give you time to ask questions.
Please book below if you would like to attend. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Please click here to book for the New to EYFS Open Events 2025-2026
The Transition into the Early Years Foundation Stage is a landmark event for children and can have a huge impact on their social, emotional and academic development. At Samuel Ryder Academy, we value the importance of working collaboratively with children, practitioners and families to aid smooth and successful transitions into our school.
Please find below information regarding the 2024-2025 transition process including a Primary Information Booklet.
New to EYFS Transition Events 2025
EYFS Welcome Evening 2025-2026
Primary School Information Booklet 2025-2026
New to EYFS Transitional Process
The following is a list of events that we offer to support the transitional process.
- Nursery Visits by EYFS Team
- New to EYFS Parents Welcome Evening & Welcome Induction Pack
- Teddy Bear’s Picnic
- Opportunity to explore the setting with parents/carers
- Opportunities to attend school events
- Soft start to EYFS over 3 days and a phased introduction to the Early Years curriculum.
