Barnes Farm Infant School New to Year 1

From Foundation to Year 1 The Foundation team worked closely with the Year One team to ensure there is a smooth transition between the year groups. Assessments take place in the summer term and are passed on to the new Year One team. These form the starting point for learning at the beginning of Year One. This term we are concentrating on supporting the children in becoming more independent learners.

Meet the Teachers Ms Clearly Mrs White Mr Williams Squirrels Hedgehog Otters

We aim to… To build confident learners who know how to move their learning on if they are stuck. To create learners who are not afraid to make mistakes and who can learn from the mistakes they make. To provide a curriculum which is fun and engaging and provides opportunities to develop personal, social and emotional skills which will last a lifetime.

High expectations of Year 1

Our Behaviour System Behaviour Triangle Golden Time Rewards including Golden Time Square Certificates House Points

The Curriculum We aim to provide the children with a broad and balanced curriculum. At the beginning of the year, you will be sent the class curriculum maps which will tell you the topics to be covered throughout the year.

PE Lessons Full PE kit including trainers For colder weather, children can wear tracksuit bottoms and a jumper All kit needs to be named. Earrings must be taken out. A spare pair of socks is a good idea. After school clubs will require a separate kit Long hair needs to be tied up

This will take place during the week commencing Monday 10th June Phonics Screening This will take place during the week commencing Monday 10th June

Home Learning New Reading Diaries (5 x a week) English and Mathematics Textbooks Take away menus ttrockstars! Challenge Me Cards

Snack and Lunches Continue to be free If children bring their own packed lunches, please ensure that the lunchbox is labelled.

What your child will need each day… Bookbag and diary Named water bottle Named coat Please do not bring in toys unless they are related to our learning.

Clubs Next year, there will be a range of before and after school clubs. Before school clubs will start at 8am. After School Clubs will range from sporting activities to Mathematics to Lego Club Year 1 are able to sign up to the clubs in the Autumn Term

Communication with Home Diary of Events Headteacher weekly newsletter Class pages Via emails (paperless)

Attendance Please be aware that regulations changed from 1 October 2017. Any 10 unauthorised sessions taken over a 10- week period can now be subject to a Penalty Notice being issued (1 session is a morning or afternoon). Remember that the school cannot authorise any holidays in term time.

Communication with School If there are any problems at all – please come in and see us. There will be an adult on the door every morning for quick messages to be passed on (particularly if someone new is collecting your child). Mrs Farmer and Mrs Speller are available on the playground most days at the beginning or the end of the day. For more sensitive issues appointments after school can be made.

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Most importantly We want every child to be happy and enjoy learning! We are passionate and committed to making the children of Barnes Farm Infant School have a valuable and memorable education.