Welcome to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School An integral part of St Joseph’s School, Parish, Barking, and the Diocese of Brentwood. Prospective Nursery Parent Meeting Wednesday 6th February 2019

Mission Statement Mission Statement At St Joseph’s School we learn to know, love and follow Jesus Christ. In our learning we seek to develop the potential given to us by God. We encourage care and respect for each other in this community and the wider world. wider world.

To start our morning….. “Welcome and we are delighted to have you all here with us at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.”

A broad and balanced curriculum…

Our Religious curriculum and Life

What kind of children? What kind of children? Adaptable Academic Moral Resilient Co-operative Communicators Enquirers Thoughtful Respectful

Effectiveness of the Foundation Stage (Ofsted 2016)

What is

The Early Years Team Communication and Language Physical Development Personal, Social and Emotional Development Literacy Mathematics Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Design

Communication and Language Children will be provided with opportunities to experience a rich language environment; to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves; and to speak and listen in a range of situations.

Physical Development Children will be provided with opportunities to be active and interactive; and to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement. Children will be taught to understand the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy choices in relation to food.

Personal, social and emotional development Children will learn to develop a positive sense of themselves, and others. They will form positive relationships and develop respect for others. They will develop social skills and learn how to manage their feelings. Children will understand appropriate behaviour in groups; and to have confidence in their own abilities.

Literacy Literacy development involves encouraging children to link sounds and letters and to begin to read and write. Children will be given access to a wide range of reading materials (books, poems, and other written materials) to ignite their interest.

Mathematics Children will be provided with opportunities to develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems; and to describe shapes, spaces, and measures.

Understanding of the World Children will begin to learn and make sense of their physical world and their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment.

Expressive Arts and Design Children will explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, as well as being provided opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design and technology.

Profiles and assessment Each child in Nursery has their own individual portfolio called their Foundation Stage Profile. This portfolio will be built upon over the year and will include photographs, observations and the children’s work. Children are assessed using the Development Matters criteria which is broken down into curriculum areas and age bands. At the end of the year, the children will be assessed using the Early Years Curriculum.

Early Years Shepherds Year 6 pupils act as ‘Early Years Shepherds’ the shepherds will help the pupils in the dining room and support them in the playground, leading games and activities. At wet play the children support the reception children in their classroom. If pupils feel lonely or worried in the playground at lunchtime or playtimes then they are asked to wait at an area identified as the ‘Friendship Stop’. Our pupil voice act as ‘Friendship Monitors’ to ensure all children have someone to play with.

Communication is very important! Website From September 2018 we are sending out a fortnightly newsletter this contains news and information. This is uploaded onto our school website and emailed. Weekly website update: Uploaded every Friday giving an overview of the forthcoming week. It is really important that this is read so that you are aware of what is taking place. Dates Calendar: On the website: Please check it regularly so you do not miss events! Regular letters will be sent out please ensure you check your child’s bookbag. Group text – These are sent out regularly to provide information. PSA - Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need a question answered!

Admissions criteria

Website http://stjofederation.co.uk/

Questions & Answers