Joining Oakwood

Open  Mornings

At Green Oaks we offer you the opportunity to attend one of our Open Mornings at Oakwood in the Autumn Term.  Our open mornings for prospective parents of children starting school in September 2027 will be held in October 2026.  

Starting School

At Oakwood we know how important it is for your child to feel safe, happy and secure when they start school.

We therefore work hard to build early relationships and start to get to know your child as soon as possible.  Our Early Years Leader and Inclusion Leader visit our local pre-schools during the year and this enables them to meet the children, offer support, and begin to understand the children’s strengths and personalities. Once you have accepted a place at Oakwood you will be invited into school in the summer term to take part in our Acorn transition programme.

Year R September 2026 - Transition programme

Ready, Steady School

The link below gives advice to help build your child’s confidence so that they start school with enthusiasm; curious and ready to learn:

https://documents.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/schoolreadinessleaflet.pdf

Year R Admissions

Children reach compulsory school age the term following their fifth birthday and most children start school full-time in the September after their fourth birthday.

Parents will need to apply for a Year R place through Hampshire School Admissions by the closure date given.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to Year R and Oakwood and hope that you and your family form a long and happy association with us.