Joining Us - EYFS F1

 

Em’s Stars

Our Nursery is managed and operated by Em’s Stars.

Please click here to view the Em’s Stars website for further information.

You can email Em’s Stars directly at stjosephspreschool@emsstars.co.uk

Please note - attending our Nursery does not guarantee entry to our F2 (Reception class). To apply for a place in our F2, please apply via Wirral Local Authority at wirral.gov.uk


School information (for reference only as Em’s Stars have their own policies and procedures)

Welcome from the Headteacher

 On behalf of everybody at St. Joseph's I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome and thank you for choosing our school. You have chosen to give us your most precious gift; your child. You have placed their learning, development and growth in our hands and this is not a task we take lightly. 

At St Joseph’s, everything we do is rooted in our Catholic beliefs; at our heart is our Mission to live the words of Jesus - ‘To Love One Another’. Our school is a place where faith, values, learning and creativity come together as one. Our Vision is set by following the example given by our Patron Saint - Saint Joseph. ‘Stepping up to achieve excellence’. In order to live this vision, we expect excellence from all - staff, governors, parents and children. We are passionate about learning and opportunities and want to give the best possible experience to our children and families. Our core values - Worship, Opportunity, Resilience, Knowledge, Enjoyment, Respect, permeate all we do. 

As your child starts their journey with us, we ask that you take the time to familiarise yourself with the documents and information on this page, as well as completing the check list and handing it to the school office. If there is any further information you need or anything else you would like to know please do contact us and we will be glad to help. We look forward to getting to know your child, and you, as our school family grows together. 

 

Yours

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Mr A. Turner

Headteacher

 
 

Key Documents

The list of policies and documents we ask you to be familiar with are not exhaustive and there is lots more information and there are lots more policies contained within our website, but the following are some key ones we ask you to read, understand and support. Thank you.

Please read through the documents, complete the registrations and return the check list and other required documents.

 

Click here to view all timings for the school

  • Contact Form

Please click here to download a copy of the Contact Information Form. Please complete and return to the school office. Please ensure it is updated if any of the information changes.

  • FSM Eligibility Checker

Please use this link to complete the FSM eligibility checker. You do not have to take up the Free School Meal, but if your child is eligible we are provided with extra funding to support their learning

  • Parent Pay

    We ask that all parents set up an account with Parent Pay. This allows you to make payments for trips, events and school meals (children are entitled to a free meal from F2 to Y3). The account is also used to pre order your child’s daily lunch selection. Click here for joining instructions.

    Parent Pay can be accessed by clicking here. In September, you will be provided with a unique log in code which you will need to create your account.

  • Parent App

We use the App to regularly communicate with parents. Please click here to download a letter with more information (please note you need to download the app initially, but then we will need your phone number to complete the set up)

  • School Milk

Milk is free for children until they turn 5 years old. If you would like to buy a ‘subscription’ to school milk, please register here

  • School Twitter

We use Twitter to share information and celebrate the achievements of the pupils. Please follow us @stjosephsbh

  • Our Vision Statement

We ask all new Parents to familiarise themselves with our School Vision Statement and to support us in its implementation. Please click here to download our Vision Booklet

  • Our Behaviour Policy

We ask that you are familiar with our behaviour policy and expectations and support us in ensuring St Joseph’s has the highest standards of behaviour, conduct, manners and politeness.

Click here to read our Behaviour Policy

Click here to visit the Behaviour page of our website

  • Our Anti-Bullying Policy

We do not and will not tolerate bullying. Please click here to read our Anti-Bullying Policy and we ask for your support to ensure St Joseph’s is a safe and happy school free from bullying

  • Our Safeguarding Policy

We do everything we can to ensure all children at St Joseph’s are safe and protected at all times.

Click here to view our webpage with Safeguarding information

Click here to view our webpage with lots of Safeguarding resources and tips

We also partner with Operation Encompass. Please click on the link and scroll to the bottom of the page to find out more about Operation Encompass

  • Our School Uniform

We take pride in our school uniform and often receive compliments about how smart our children look and they equally wear the uniform with pride.

Click here to view our uniform booklet

Click here to go to our uniform webpage

Click here to visit our supplier website

  • School Charging Policy

Click here to view our school Charging Policy

  • Attendance Expectations

Please click here to view our booklet outlining our expectations regarding attendance and our systems.

Please click here to visit our webpage about attendance

  • EYFS Welcome and Information pack

Please click here to download a copy of our EYFS Welcome and Information pack

  • F1 30 hours eligibility codes

Working parents of 3 &4 year olds may be eligible to get Government funded 30 hours free childcare a week. In order to check eligibility and generate the required codes, please click here

  • EYFS ‘All About Me’

Please click here to download a copy of our ‘All About Me’ booklet. Please can you complete this with your child and return to school.

  • Our School Offer

Thank you for taking the time to read through and complete the requests outlined above. We are really looking forward to meeting your child and you, and supporting them on their journey through St Joseph’s. This website contains lots more information about what we hope to offer your child and you in terms of education, experience, care and development. Please do have a look through and if you have any further questions, please do contact us.

  • Before and After School Provision (Firbobs)

We offer a before school (7.30am-8.50am) and after school (3.30pm-6.00pm) provision run by Firbobs. If you ever need to use this service, please click here to download their information leaflet.