Welcome to Year 1 Open Evening Tuesday 13th September 2016 Introduction

Teachers Mr Broomhead Mrs Glazebrook Mrs Churchill

Aims for Year 1 To provide a variety of experiences Children develop their talents and independence Confident learners Children enjoy coming to school and make excellent progress in all curriculum areas. Children feel happy and safe in the classroom.

Year 1 Transition from EYFS A typical day

Homework Will be sent home every Wednesday and is to be returned the following Monday. Usually a Maths, English or Science task. Reading books will be changed either a Monday or Thursday. Spellings will begin after Christmas.

PE Wednesdays and Fridays PE kit: no tights, pupils to wear joggers instead. No jewellery when carrying out PE If pupils are not doing PE, a letter is needed from parents. Trainers for PE

Year 1 Key Stage One fund Letter to follow £30 for year, £5 per half term Money spent on KS1 fund only Used for extra educational treats and resources

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check June 2017 40 real and pseudo words, approx 10 mins per child Helps to identify those children who need help so they can receive the support they need to improve their reading skills.

Year 1 The small but important things…

Year 1 The small but important things… No large bags – book bags only

Year 1 No large bags – book bags only The small but important things… No large bags – book bags only Name labels on everything (inc money, book bags, coats and shoes)

Year 1 No large bags – book bags only The small but important things… No large bags – book bags only Name labels on everything (inc money) Elasticated ties

Year 1 No large bags – book bags only The small but important things… No large bags – book bags only Name labels on everything (inc money) Elasticated ties Medication – asthma inhalers etc

Year 1 No large bags – book bags only The small but important things… No large bags – book bags only Name labels on everything (inc money) Elasticated ties Medication – asthma inhalers etc Non uniform day - end of half term

Year 1 No large bags – book bags only The small but important things… No large bags – book bags only Name labels on everything (inc money) Elasticated ties Medication – asthma inhalers etc Non uniform day - end of half term Provide a named water bottle

Year 1 COMMUNICATION Parentmail Website PLEASE check your child’s book bag every night as it is an important means of communication

Free School Meals & Pupil Premium Your child may be eligible for Free School Meals - you should apply even if you do not intend to take the meals as this will enable the school to obtain additional funding to benefit your child in school All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 at state schools in England automatically get free school meals ‘Universal Free School Meal’ Pupil Premium funding still needs to be claimed even if your child is receiving the Universal Infant Free School Meal in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 classes. Receipt of Free School Meal results in school receiving Pupil Premium Funding of £1300 per pupil, the money must contribute to ‘raising the attainment of disadvantaged pupils & closing the gap with peers’ To apply you will need to share your National Insurance details with your child’s school. This can be used by school to check whether your child is eligible for the Pupil Premium funding. There is a simple system which schools can access once they have your National Insurance details. School must have written permission from you to use this information. Trafford Council fully support schools in seeking National Insurance and Pupil Premium eligibility information. It is important to Trafford, as a local council, that it encourage its schools to ‘Close the Gap’ in attainment. This will cost you and Trafford Council nothing but will bring in extra funding for the school. Check with Trafford council to see if your child qualifies for free school meals http://www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/schools/trafford-catering/free-school-meals.aspx School has a clear plan and successful history of using its Pupil Premium Funding in an inclusive and sensitive way . We ensure the children are supported and challenged so that they achieve the best progress possible.

Parking and after school clubs Wilton Drive and High Elm Drive are no parking zones for parents dropping off or picking up pupils from school Please avoid parking close to street corners The school car park should only be used by staff, delivery drivers and disabled drivers at peak times Parents are asked not to use the school car park when picking up pupils from after school clubs

School uniform and haircuts Elmridge has a school uniform policy which also refers to hairstyles and jewellery. Please note: Hairstlyes Hairstyles should be appropriate for a school setting. No artificial colour/bleach or temporary extensions/braiding or shaved partings or designs are permitted. Hair styles should avoid extremes of length (e.g. grade 1) including on the sides/back with the hair left longer on top. Long hair should be tied back   Jewellery As a general rule, the school does not expect children to wear jewellery. A small number of exceptions are permitted: Only one small single stud earring in each ear is allowed.(this must be covered up or removed when the pupils are doing PE or games) Wristwatches may be worn Medic alert bracelets and necklaces may be worn and need to be visible.

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Year 1 Thank you!