Reception Parents Welcome

Tonight… Transition Arrangements Website Information What your child will need Communication A day in Reception How you can help at home Questions

Transition into Reception We aim to meet each child and their pre-school key teacher to discuss their learning and any information that may support their transition. There will be an opportunity to ‘pop in and play’ with your child on Tuesday July 3rd ,between 9-1pm. There will be time to meet all the Reception staff and ask any questions. After ‘pop in and play’ we will write to each family to confirm which class your child will be based in and who their main teacher/s will be. With this letter will be an ‘all about me’ sheet to let us know anything about your child that you think we need to know/you would like to tell us before they start with us in September-please hand/send/email back to us- before the last week of term (by Friday 20.7.18).

In September… At the beginning of the September term we will hold an open meeting to update you on new routines, homework /reading information and give dates for upcoming parent workshops. There will also be parent- teacher meetings for every child before the first half term holiday. In the morning, staff prioritise settling and caring for the children, therefore we ask that you only give quick messages. (E.g. We will need to know if anyone different is picking your child up or if they aren’t feeling 100%.) Feel free to make an appointment to see your child’s main teacher if you have any concerns, please don’t wait until parent meeting week.

Our School Website Information about uniform, term dates, school menu, calendar, blog, our wonderful PTA and lots more! https://www.braunton-caen-primary.devon.sch.uk/devon/primary/caen

Uniform White Polo Shirt Royal Blue Sweatshirt/ Jumper/Cardigan Grey or Black Shorts/ Trouser/Skirt / Dress or Blue Gingham Dress https://www.braunton-caen-primary.devon.sch.uk/devon/primary/caen/site/pages/ourschool/keyinformation/schooluniform Black flat soled shoes: toes must be covered these can be black trainers- Velcro fastening laces only once your child can confidently tie them independently not slip on shoes

Your child will also need… Spare change of clothes (including pants and socks) in a draw string bag. Book bag Waterproof coat and Wellies All day sun cream applied/hat We provide 2 choices of fruit daily, but if your child only likes certain types of fruit you may like to bring one in (grapes need to be cut lengthways). PE kits are not needed until January.

Communication Once our school office have your completed S11 the main contact email and phone number you have supplied will be entered onto our emailing and text messaging system for September. You will also be signed up to receive your child’s learning observations emailed from your child’s teacher each half term. Weekly newsletters are emailed out to all families on Fridays and they contain a list of forthcoming events.

A day in Reception 8:45 Classrooms open, children select their lunch option then choose a settling activity to join 8:55 Bells jingle and parents say goodbye 9:15 Storytime and drink 9:30 Phonics and PE 10:30 Fruit, drink and Story then Independent learning

A day in Reception 11:45 Lunch 1pm Story, drink 1:20 Counting 1:45 Independent Learning 2:30 Tidy, story, playtime, drink 3:15 Home time, collect from outside doors

How can you help? Name everything! Practise new letter sounds and formations that come home as homework each week. Share stories and information books at home as often as possible. Let your children see you as a reader.

How can you help? Read emails and hand back forms on time. (Currently S11, medical/photo permission and walk permission form)- please hand these 3 forms in at the ‘pop in and play’ morning. Also look out for the ‘All about me’ sheet- hand in by Friday 20th July. Come to the parent workshops in the Autumn term. If you have any spare time in the week, see the office for details about a DBS check and then let us know when you can come in and join us! Let us know if there is anything worrying you or you child ASAP.

Helpful videos for parents- Reading www.oxfordowl.co.uk/home/reading-site/expert-help/ruth-miskins-video-page

Questions … jsim@braunton-caen-primary.devon.sch.uk Urgent messages- phone school office 01271812786