New Pupils: Reception & Nursery Year September 2026
Please see below as much information as we think you will need to get started before your child comes to school in September. We have included a number of useful links for you. If you have any questions at all please get in touch with the school office by phone or email.
Meet the Team and Find out What Happens in EYFS
Our EYFS team have put together some information, to share with you what life looks like for child at school.
School/Home Agreement
In the email that was sent to you, it included a details about the School/Home Agreement and included a form to complete. Here is the School/Home Agreement for you to read:- School/Home Agreement
Safeguarding
Please take the time to read about Safeguarding at Robert Sandilands.
Code of Conduct
Please ensure you have read the following school policies:
Behaviour Policy and Children's Code of Conduct
School Uniform
From Reception Class to Year Six, children at Robert Sandilands are expected to wear a uniform, with sensible footwear. We believe it fosters a sense of pride and sets a standard of suitable dress.
You can find a full list of uniform here.
Our logo school uniform is available at Skoolkit in Parkway, Newbury.
Skoolkit Price List Skoolkit Top Tips
Robert Sandilands PE Hoodies are available to order from the school office, for £17.50
Most unbranded items are also available from supermarkets or other clothing retailers.
You can read our school uniform policy here.
School Meals
Children can bring in a healthy packed lunch or have a school meal. We use Caterlink to provide our school meals. Children in Reception, Year One and Year Two are entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals.
In order for your child to have a school meal, you will need to set up a Parent Pay account. Details of setting up this account will be sent to you before your child starts at Robert Sandilands.
You can order your childs lunch at home, or your child can order in their classroom each morning.
Milk and Fruit/Vegetables
Every child under 5 years old is entitled to free milk which is delivered to school. If you think your child would enjoy a small glass of milk daily please sign up by following this link: https://www.coolmilk.com/parents/
All Reception, Year One and Year Two children receive a free portion of fruit or vegetables every day, to eat at morning break.
Wrap Around Care
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery are very proud to offer parents and pupils our Pegasus Club. Pegasus provides before and afterschool care for our children from Reception to Year 6. It is open from 7.45am to 8.40am and 3.20pm to 6.00pm every school day.
To book your child a place at Pegasus we use an app called My Child at School (MCAS). We also use MCAS to communicate to parents. Before your child starts at Robert Sandilands, you will be sent details of how to set up a My Child at School account.
School Attendance
At Robert Sandilands we believe that there is a very strong link between school attendance and achievement - our children can only learn effectively if they attend school on time and every day.
You can find our absence process here and our attendance policy here.
The School Day
Take a look at our School Day page to find out what a school day looks like at Robert Sandilands.
School Holidays
Our school holidays and inset days can be found here.
