Transition from Lower Key Stage 2 to Upper Key Stage 2 2019

Where are the classrooms in Upper Key Stage 2? Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2) classrooms are located in the modern, two-storey building. The two Year 5 classrooms are downstairs and open out onto the Key Stage 1 playground. The two Year 6 classrooms are upstairs. Toilets and cloakrooms are accessed directly from classrooms. Children will use the Key Stage 2 playground at playtimes and Mapledurum Hall for assemblies. Where are the classrooms in Upper Key Stage 2?

Who are the teachers in Upper Key Stage 2? Year 5 Miss Cleveland Miss Sutherland & Mrs Napper Year 6 Mrs Munday & Miss Philp Miss Hall (Team Leader)

What does a typical day look like in Upper Key Stage 2?

How can I support independence in Upper Key Stage 2? Children should wait on the KS1 playground in the morning. When the bell goes, they should line up in classes where they will be collected by their class teacher. Mobile phones are allowed by collected and retained by teachers during the day. Most communication is through email and website. Some letters are given to children to take home. How can I support independence in Upper Key Stage 2?

What are the expectations in Upper Key Stage 2? New curriculum content and objectives introduced in year 5 and further embedded in year 6. Expectations of quantity of work produced increases gradually. iPads allocated to each child – responsibility, independence, e-safety, monitored usage. Expectations of behaviour consistent with whole-school policy. What are the expectations in Upper Key Stage 2?

How often should my child be reading in Upper Key Stage 2? We continue to encourage reading for pleasure at least 5 times a week. Reading may be more independent than in younger years. Reading challenges set to encourage and motivate. Range of text-types: stories, information books, magazines, poetry… Daily reading lessons in school – mixture of whole-class and guided groups. How often should my child be reading in Upper Key Stage 2?

What does home learning look like in Upper Key Stage 2? Termly spelling lists sent home – weekly spelling tests in school. Weekly ‘MyMaths’ task to complete at home. Home learning project tasks given out at the start of each term – 1 compulsory task and a 2nd task to be chosen. Due in at the end of term. Linked to topic learning. Home learning shared in class - peer and teacher feedback, including house points. What does home learning look like in Upper Key Stage 2?

How can I help my child to be healthy at school? Children are encouraged to bring in a healthy snack to eat at break time. School lunches can be ordered and paid for at home or in school. Children should bring in water every day. We encourage walking/cycling to school.

How will my child be supported in Upper Key Stage 2? Children with additional needs will continue to have focused GAP or SAP targets. TA and teacher support, differentiated tasks and resources during lessons. Additional TA-led interventions in the afternoons. Transition may include extra visits to their new teacher and area and a transition book How will my child be supported in Upper Key Stage 2?

How can I help my child at home? Encourage and share reading opportunities. Support with spellings, MyMaths and home learning tasks. Talk to them about their school day. Encourage them to take responsibility for letters, equipment, PE kit, homework… How can I help my child at home?

Are there any questions?