Information for in year starters
Welcome to Dothill Primary School. We are delighted to have you with us. If you need any assistance with completing forms or would like more information about anything, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are always happy to help and support you in any way we can.
As part of the admission process, it is essential that certain sections of the Personal Information Record (PIR) are completed thoroughly. Please pay particular attention to the following areas:
• Emergency Contacts - please provide the names and telephone numbers of individuals who can be contacted in the event of an emergency, such as illness or accidents, and who are able to collect your child from school. If any of these details change, kindly inform the school in writing via the family email address we have on file.
• Medical Information - please include any medical needs or concerns that you feel would be helpful for the school to be aware of. Should any of this information change, please notify the school in writing using the family email address we hold.
• Home-School Agreement (HSA) - we ask that you read the HSA with your child, sign it, and return it to the school prior to their start date. This agreement will be sent out annually.
!Dothill Important Information for new parents
!Dothill Personal Information Record (PIR) - 2025-2026
Dothill Attendance Information
Dothill FSM - EYFS/KS1 PPG form
Dothill FSM - link to complete on line
Dothill FSM - Y3/Y4/Y5/Y6 Form
Dothill Home School Agreement (HSA) updated for September 2025
Dothill School Meal Information
Dothill Uniform Information (including name tags)
Sometimes we have to make some changes in school so some details in our "Important Information for New Parents" guide may not always be up-to-date. Please refer to emails sent to parents and to the latest news section on the website for up-to-date information: Latest News - up to date information
Cashless School
We operate a cashless system using ParentPay, a secure system, which allows you to:
• Pay for school trips and visits
• Pay for school dinners
• Book tickets for year group performances
Once your child starts at Dothill Primary School, you will receive a letter containing your ParentPay login details, including your username and password. Please ensure you activate your ParentPay account within one week of your child starting school to avoid any delays in accessing services.
School Trips and Visits
Children usually participate in a school trip, visit, or in-school experience each half term. These activities are designed to enrich the curriculum and provide valuable learning opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom. To help cover the costs, we ask for a voluntary contribution of approximately £15.00 per child each term. We will always ensure we keep costs to a minimum. Regrettably, if we do not receive sufficient contributions, we may be unable to proceed with planned trips or visits. Please ensure you read the information on the back of each trip or visit letter for full details, including payment instructions and consent requirements.
Letters and Updates
We aim to keep parents and carers as informed as possible about school life and upcoming events. Most general letters and updates are sent via email to the family email address we have on file. Occasionally, we may send paper copies home with your child. All letters are also uploaded to the school website for easy access. We also send out a weekly newsletter, which is emailed to parents and carers each Friday (or the following Monday if delayed) and posted on the school website each Friday. It is important that you take the time to read the newsletter each week so that you are fully aware of what is happening in school.
School Website
Our school website is the first place to check if you want to find out what’s happening at Dothill Primary School. It contains:
• Key information and policies
• Newsletters and letters home
• Term dates and events
• Class pages and curriculum details
We encourage all parents and carers to visit the website regularly to stay informed and up to date.
School App
Our school app provides a user-friendly way to access all key information from the school website directly on your phone.
To download the app:
1. Visit: http://AppSchools.ICTDev.co.uk
2. Once the App Schools app has downloaded to your device, open it.
3. Select Dothill from the list of schools.
4. Choose the notifications you wish to receive—and you're ready to go!
The app is a great way to stay connected and informed about school news, events, and updates.
Information and Parent Meetings
We value strong communication between home and school and offer several opportunities throughout the year for you to meet with your child’s teacher and stay informed about their progress. You will be invited to attend consultation meetings with the class teacher in the autumn and spring terms. In the summer term, we hold an open afternoon for current parents and carers. These meetings are an important opportunity to:
• Discuss your child’s progress and achievements
• Celebrate what they are doing well
• Share any concerns or important information
• View your child’s work and learning environment
Please look out for details via letters sent home and updates on our school website.
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