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 Committee(s) served on Alan Blower LEA Chair 10/03/2021 4 years Finance, premises and personnel Chair Curriculum and Standards Victoria Wittich Headteacher Headteacher 01/09/2019 Ongoing Finance, premises and personnel Curriculum and Standards Safeguarding Charlotte Eeles Parent Vice Chair 23/11/2020 4 Years C&S SEND Teresa …
Ofsted Report
In our inspection in October 2022 the inspectors highlighted the following: This village school is friendly and welcoming. Pupils are happy to come to school. They are respectful and polite. Pupils enjoy praising each other for their achievements. Leaders ensure pupils have opportunities to develop their strength of character, so they become more confident learners. …
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 …