Introductions and Our School

What is the Early Years Foundation Stage? What is the Early Years Foundation Stage? *It is the stage that your child will be in if they attend a setting between birth and the age of five. *During your child’s first year at school they will be in the Early Years Foundation Stage class, also known as the Early Years or Reception. *The EYFS Curriculum is based on the recognition that children learn best through play and active learning and is divided in to seven areas, 3 ‘Prime Areas’ and 4 ‘Specific Areas.’

3 Prime Areas Personal, Social and Emotional Development Making relationships Self-confidence and self-awareness Managing feelings and behaviour Physical Development Moving and handling Health and self-care Communication and Language Listening and attention Understanding Speaking These are fundamental and all work together to support development in all other areas.

4 Specific Areas Literacy Reading Writing Mathematics Numbers Shape, space and measure Understanding the World People and communities The world Technology Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials Being imaginative

Characteristics of Effective Learning This covers the ways in which your child learns. Playing and exploring – engagement Finding out and exploring Playing with what they know Being willing to ‘have a go’ Active learning – motivation Being involved and concentrating Keep trying Enjoy achieving what they set out to do Creating and thinking critically – thinking Having their own ideas Making links Choosing ways to do things

Structure of the Day   ‘Free Flow’ from start (until children are ready for more structured start to the day.)   Teaching focuses throughout the day e.g. Phonics, Mathematics, Writing.   Adult directed and adult structured tasks.   Planned independent tasks ‘Must Do’ jobs.   Worship.   School family break times

Phonics & Reading Importance of ‘Pure’ sounds. Phonics websites sheets in pack. Children will begin with a book without words – important stage in reading. Please also share a range of books/ stories together, possibly visit your local library - promote a love of reading. Key rings – phonics, rocket words and stage words. Reading record books – please write comments.

What do we do for Transition?   Induction Evening (Now) and Induction Pack   Home visits (Mon 27 th, Tues 28 th or Wed 29 th June) - this is not an inspection! We’ll arrange at the end of this meeting.   Nursery/ Pre-school visits – as many as we can (telephone).   Monday 4 th July am – Stay and Play with Parents (one per child).   Tuesday 5 th July – am – Induction Morning – just children.   Friday 8 th July – pm – Your welcome to come to our Summer Fete.

What do we do for Transition? Managed induction period: Monday 5 th September 2016 – All Children’s first part time day. We will stagger the start times to help the children settle. Your time will be 8.40am or 9.30am until 11.50am. Tuesday 6 th September until Friday 17 th September 2016 – 8.40am to 11.50am – Part time morning sessions. Monday 19 th until Friday 24 th September 2016 – 8.40am to 12.50pm – Part time morning sessions and stay for lunch. From Monday 26 th September – 8.40am pm - Full time at school.

Home/School Links   Weekly ‘Home Learning’ tasks   Parent observations (termly formal observation sheet but anytime informally – post it’s) to go into your child’s ‘Tree-mendous Me!’ book.   ‘Stay and Play’ sessions throughout the year   ‘Book and Biscuit’ sessions throughout the year   x2 formal parent consultation evenings per year   End of year progress report   FS Team available to help each morning for messages (you can book an appointment with the Class Teacher should you need to discuss a particular subject)   Making use of parent/carer’s skills e.g. visiting police officers etc.   Parents invited in to read a story to the class.   Reading record diaries.

Top Tips   Please name everything – if it’s named it comes back!   Show boys urinals!   Use the resources/ information in your induction pack to help prepare your child for school.   Check your child’s bookbag on a regular basis for letters. Please also read s and text messages from the school to ensure you are informed of all events.

Parent Feedback and outside provision Guest Speakers Mrs Weston

Administration Medication sheets. Any Medical information/ allergies – Please make Miss Clavey aware of these on the home visit. Sickness – Ring school phone number before 9.30am. Absence procedure. Free Hot Meals. Pupil Premium (Free School Meals) sheet – only fill in if you are receiving help/ benefits from government. Milk – Separate company free until 5 then to be paid for (still need to fill in sheet in induction pack to receive). Uniform and bookbags can be purchased from The Schoolwear Shop - 40 Abington Square, Northampton. PE kit – you will not need this until after Christmas. After School Clubs

Questions Thank you for coming Any questions? Our website

Home Visits Mon 27 th June – Kislingbury Tues 28 th June – Kislingbury Wed 29 th June – Other areas (NN4, NN5 and other areas)