When we welcome our Reception children into school in September, we know that there are a lot of new things for them to get used to.  To help them with this we pair them up with a pupil from Year 4, who becomes their ‘special friend’ for the year and helps them to settle into school.

This gives the Year 4 pupils an important responsibility, ensuring that their little friend is well looked after, happy and feels safe, especially during playtimes.

The Reception pupils know they have someone bigger who will look out for them, play with them and always have a smile and a friendly face.  The children form strong bonds and it is always a pleasure to see how this grows over the course of the year.