Welcome to Thornford Church School Tuesday 28 th June 2016

Agenda Introductions – Mrs Neela Brooking (Headteacher) Tour of the school with Class Activities in Acorn – a chance to view a sample of activities that everyone could perform at home to help your children before school Our team who support you and your child Parent Governors – Binny Bennett and Annette Brown FTS (Friends of Thornford School) – Binny Bennett Breakfast Club – Zoe Dycer Acorn Class Link Parent – Nicola Walsh Presentation – ‘Your child starting school’ – in the hall Final question and answer session

Introduction Who’s who? Ethos The Class Community and Cluster Prospectus Feedback from Questionnaire

Timings Children do not have to be legally in full time until a term after their 5 th birthday. If you feel that your child still is not ready for full time, do not worry! We can make arrangements suitable for your child. Tuesday 6th September (Thursday 1 st and Friday 2 nd INSET, Monday 5 th just Year One children in Acorn) Three full days – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:45am – 3:30pm Rest of school 8:55am Week beginning Monday 3 rd October Full time and 8:55am

Preparing for School Fostering independence Toiletting Dressing and undressing Clothing - zips, shoes, velcro, buttons Socialising Sharing Turn taking Putting things away/tidying up

Early Years Foundation Stage 7 areas of learning – Prime and Specific Areas Prime Areas Communication and Language Physical Development Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Early Years Foundation Stage Specific Areas Literacy Maths Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Design

The Unique Child Planning incorporates the children’s interests Let us know what your child loves to do! Home School Communication Book Wow slips Learning Diaries – achievements and observations from school and home

Learning: Encouraging a Questioning Mind and a Sense of Fun! Speaking – Listening – Reading – Writing Sharing books and rhymes – library books, reading scheme, phonics folders Rhyming skills Pencil control and hand coordination – drawing, cutting, writing name Number Counting Recognising numbers One to one correspondence Sorting Naming shapes

Routines Start of Day Bring your child to the Reception Play Area 8:45am teacher will open conservatory door Hang up coats, book bags in named tray, communication books and home learning folders in green box - with increasing independence Activities available on tables – parents can chat to teacher or teaching assistant if needed 8:55am music will play to signal tidy up time and register Children must be in school by 8:55am End of Day Come to the main playground. We will send your child over to you so we know that they have gone home safely

What your child will need School uniform (see prospectus for further information) Book bag PE kit - in school at all times in a named bag with daps and sent home half-termly to be washed and checked (e.g. daps still fit, names still visible) Weather-appropriate clothing – coats, woolly hats, sun hats All items of clothing should be clearly named Hair should be tied back if long No jewellery – including stud earrings

The First Two Weeks Establishing routines Developing independence Home learning Reading book - for you to enjoy and share together Books without words Weekly sound sheets Enjoying all areas of learning Settling in – having fun!

Next Steps – A learning culture EYFS Profile Information Evening in September and a phonics information session Termly Report Cards and Parents’ Consultation Evenings Please let us know of anything worrying you or your child straight away!

Thank you for listening and we all look forward to having you at Thornford Primary from September!