Reception Starters 2026 - Welcome to Gig Mill
We would like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome our September starters who are new to Gig Mill and to thank you all for choosing us as the school for your child. We are so happy that you chose our school for your child's learning journey - we cannot wait to get to know you and watch your child blossom here at Gig Mill.
As part of our induction process, we will be inviting our new families into Gig Mill to attend a meeting where we will provide you with important information involving the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, school uniform and guidance on how to prepare your child for school.
We would like to invite you to read the information below about our Early Years setting and how you can prepare your child for starting school. We will be providing further information over the coming weeks that you can share with your child, to show them their school environment, their classroom, some of the activities they might be doing when they join us and to give them a chance to meet their new teachers. We have also provided some frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Should you have any further questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school office on
01384 818600.
Gig Mill Uniform - Please click here to access our uniform requirements.
Tapestry
Tapestry Set Up Guide - iOS App
Tapestry Set Up Guide - Android App
MCAS (My Child At School) Parent App
MCAS is our parent communication portal which allows parents to view key information about your child, such as attendance, dinner money & booking lunches, school trips and communication & alerts.
It is available via a web browser (www.mychildatschool.com) and in the form of an app on both Android and Apple devices.
Google link for download (Android)
IOS link for download (Apple)
Reasons to get logged in.
- Information Updates: This feature allows you to update your personal and contact information easily. You can add new addresses, telephone numbers, or email addresses and save the changes. The office team will review and approve the updated information within MCAS.
- Attendance Monitoring: Monitor your child's attendance for both morning and afternoon sessions using this section.
- Keep up to date: Letters, newsletters and important information from school is sent via MCAS
- Book School Lunches: Menus are available and lunches can be booked in advance - please remember that all Reception children are entitled to a free school meal under the Universal Free School Meals initiative and will continue to be eligible up until the end of Year 2.
Parent Guide: Click here to access the MCAS Parent Guide
Resources to help your child prepare to start school
Prepare your child for starting school
Happy Talk - Good Communication