Welcome to Tinley Class 2018

Routines Maths and English every morning Guided Reading - Daily Daily Phonics History, Geography, DT and Art taught through Topic Science throughout the year - weekly Twice weekly PE on Tuesday and Thursday Child initiated time , gradually reducing throughout the year.

Homework Reading books daily/every two days Sound key-ring daily Weekly homework task (20 mins) based extending what we have learned in class. Homework tasks set on Wednesday and handed in on Tuesdays

What your child needs Water bottle- named Reading book and signed reading diary in book bag PE kit – indoor and outdoor School shoes everyday A coat when cold or wet Permission slips and money to be given by child to class teacher as soon as possible All items to be clearly named Pick up time 3.05pm

Assessment Age expectations-emerging, expected (met) or exceeding will be reported annually and officially assessed in year 2 and 6 Parent consultations will report next step targets On-going assessment informs teacher next steps

Year 1 Phonics Check Nation wide check for all children in Year 1 takes place in June List of 40 words the children will read Real and ‘alien’ words Pass mark released after administration Check to see if met the expected standard in phonics by the end of year 1

Resources at Home Cbeebies Alphablocks Cbeebies Numberjacks Phonics Play BBC KS1 bitesize

Contact Teacher first Comments in Reading Diaries Available from 8:45-8:55 in the mornings for small matters Make an appointment through Mrs Headon for more complex matters School website, email and letters