Starting School During COVID-19

Starting school can be a daunting time for children and parents alike, but this may be particularly felt this year due to the COVID-19 situation. We’ve created this page to share useful information with our new intake parents. We’ll be updating it regularly with resources to help prepare you and your child for their start with us at Oswald Road Primary School in September. Although school is closed at the moment, please feel free to get in touch via email with any questions you may have- admin@oswaldroad.manchester.sch.uk
Click here to see the plans for school for September 2020.
The BBC Bitesize website is a great place to start, as it has loads of fantastic resources on starting primary school.
Virtual Tours
Nursery Welcome Pack
You should receive your Nursery welcome pack in the post by the end of May. You can also find all of the documents enclosed in the pack here:
Communications and Newsletter Schedule
Reception Welcome Pack
You should receive your Reception welcome pack in the post by the end of June. You can also find all of the documents enclosed in the pack here:
Communications and Newsletter Schedule
Developing Your Child’s Independence
A great way to prepare your child for their start at school is to work on their independence in doing various activities. Click on the links below to read more:
Getting Ready to Use the Toilet
Getting Ready to Look, Listen & Play
Getting Ready to Move, Sit & Balance
Getting Ready to Throw, Catch & Kick a Ball
Developing Your Child’s Speech, Language & Communication Skills
Practical Activities to Develop Listening & Attention
Understanding Describing Words
Activities for Developing Spoken Language
Feelings & Emotional Understanding
Understanding and Following Instructions
Developing Communication Confidence & Self-Esteem
Narrative Skills & Telling Stories
Tips to Encourage Children to Play & Talk
Helpful Hints for Unclear Speech
Learning Words and Developing Vocabulary