Welcome to Year 2 Information Evening We hope you find this useful! Mrs Widdowson and Mrs Woolley

In Year 2 we encourage... Independence A sense of responsibility Some homework Enthusiasm A sense of fun!

Overview of evening General information (settling in) Class trips/events Homework Rewards/sanctions SATs…

General information Lining up in the morning-please line up outside your classroom. Talking to the teacher-fill in a slip at the office and we will phone you back as soon as we can. Quick messages can be passed to the teacher at home-time. SEN concern-speak to the teacher first and then it might be referred to SENCo P.E-when? Please ensure that your PE kit is always in school because days may change and we would not want anyone to miss out. PPA-when and what? Monday pm, music & art Reading records-please bring them to school EVERY day as there might be an opportunity for extra reading and it is also used as a means of communication. Spellings are stuck into the books on a Thursday (2WK) and Friday (2W). Uniform-please ensure that your child is in full uniform every day, including appropriate footwear.

New Curriculum 2014 We are now teaching Science, History, Geography and creative subjects through a whole school topic based approach Every topic will have a launch week and a meaningful outcome which the children will work towards This terms whole school topic is a study of the history and geography of the local area In Year 2 our task this term is to find out as much as we can about the history of the school The outcome will be to create our own museum and exhibition which you are all invited to visit on Friday 21 st November in the afternoon.

Class Trips/activities Blaise Castle in Term 1 Mshed and The Matthew in Term 3 Zoo in Term 4 Class assemblies-Tuesdays: 2W: TBC, 2WK: April 28th Year 2 cake sale: 23 rd January 2012 Swimming in Summer terms CRB checks-get them done now! Payment-before half term this year-forms will be sent home

Homework Reading-how long for and how do we change books? What’s read in school? Free readers? min per night. When your child finishes a book, you need to sign it and then they will put it in the book box the next day to be changed. We will change books if you have signed to say it’s been read. We do not always comment in the book when we have read with them, eg guided reading. Spellings-tests on Thursdays/Fridays, Learn for Life! Maths-number bonds and times tables Extra bits (occasionally) Music-not a ‘must’ but it would be great to practise if you have time

Rewards and Sanctions Sanctions - Verbal Warning - Yellow Card (moved) - Red Card – detention for 15mins at lunch time (not that common in KS1) - Missing some/all of playtime or Golden time Rewards - House Points/table points - Praise Assembly certificates -Stickers -Verbal praise -Golden time

End of year assessment (SATs…) What subjects? What happens? What are the tests like? What’s the average result for Year 2? How can I help my child?

What subjects? Literacy (reading, writing and speaking and listening) Numeracy Science (not formally assessed)

What happens? KS1 SATs are no longer the big deal that they once were. Children sit tests during SATs week (they actually enjoy it if we make it sound like fun) Teachers then moderate the child’s work from the entire year and see if the mark they received in the SATs matches their ability throughout the year. Greater consideration goes to teacher’s assessment than the actual test.

What are the tests like? The tests are done in the classroom and children must work independently. There is no extra pressure put on the children and they are told to just do the best they can. The week is a mix of tests and fun activities

Average results for Year 2 The national average score for end of year 2 is a 2b. Some children may be above and some may be below. Results go 1c, 1b, 1a, 2c, 2b, 2a, 3 Always look at the progress your child has made and not where they finish.

How can I help? Don’t talk about SATs! Make sure you encourage your child to do their homework thoroughly At home, spend 15 minutes each day reading with your child Find opportunities for your child to use numbers in everyday situations and encourage them to do sums in their head Encourage your child to follow up interests and talk about them Help your child to be ready to learn Ensure your child is not tired at school Ensure your child arrives at school on time *******************************************************

Thank you for Listening! Questions?