About Us
Headteacher’s Welcome
On behalf of the children, staff, governors and parents welcome to Reed First School. We pride ourselves on the family feel our school offers – it is a happy place where the whole community works together to see enthusiastic and motivated learners. We work hard to provide all children with a broad and balanced, high …
Our School
If your child is aged between 3 years and 9 years, there are many reasons why you should choose Reed First School: Specialist Early Years unit from 3 years old Children come from Reed / Royston / Buntingford and surrounding villages Our small class numbers allow for high levels of individual attention We are a …
Wellbeing
We have shared the Colour Monster by Anna Llenas. We are using the story to help us to share how we are feeling. We have chosen a colour for some of the feelings we may have. Each day, we put a button to match the colour of our feeling into our class feelings bowl. …
Forest School
What is Forest School? Forest School provides an enriching experience that supports children to develop their independence, self-esteem, confidence as well as their physical, emotional, cognitive and social skills through hands-on practical experiences in a natural environment. Forest School at Reed First School takes a holistic approach to foster the development of the whole child. …
Admissions
There are separate admission arrangements for each foundation stage. Foundation Stage – Nursery Children may be admitted to the nursery for up to 5 morning sessions per week in the term after their third birthday, where funding, staff and space allow and up to 5 afternoons, if eligible for 30 hour funding. A charge of …
The School Day
The start of the day School opens for Early Birds at 8.00am. The gates open to all pupils at 8.40am to give families and children a chance to chat to each other and staff before the bell is rung at 8.45am. All children are expected to be outside their classroom doors to be greeted by …
Wrap Around Care
“Early Birds and Night Owls clubs are excellent – lots of fun and good activities” Early Birds 8:00am until start of school £4 per session, per child An early morning drop off is available to support working families of our school. These sessions must be booked via the school office only. Night Owls 3:15pm until …
Governors
Governor Details Name Type of Governor Role Term in Office Charlotte Eeles Parent Chair of Governors 16/10/2024 4 Years Victoria Wittich Headteacher Headteacher 01/09/2019 Ongoing Teresa Davidson Co-opted Vice Chair of Governors 16/10/2024 4 Years Safeguarding GDPR/DPO Jonty Holden LEA Governor 16/03/2026 4 years Finance Robyn Figueira Parent Governor 16/03/2026 4 years …
Ofsted Report
In our inspection in September 2026 the inspectors highlighted the following: Pupils are happy, confident and enthusiastic members of the school community, who enjoy coming to school each day. Staff provide a warm and friendly welcome each morning, helping pupils settle quickly and feel ready to learn. Positive relationships between pupils and adults create a …
Contact Us
Reed First School, Jackson’s Lane, Reed, Royston, Herts SG8 8AB Tel: 01763 848304 To make an appointment please telephone the school office, or send an email. admin@reed.herts.sch.uk Directions Reed First School is very easy to find. The village is right next to the A10 but does not suffer from through traffic as the link road …