Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Welcome to Reception 2018/19

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Nursery and Reception – Foundation Stage Years 1 and 2 – Key Stage 1 3 classes in Reception 3 full terms in each year group September start for all

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Transition Week 1 -Staggered start over first 4 days from Tuesday 4 September Week 2 – Stay for lunch until 1.00pm Week 3 -Full time from Monday 17 September

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Punctuality Absences – First day response Term time holidays School Health Advisors Attendance Improvement Officer Emergency Contacts (Permission in writing if alternative arrangements are made)

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Safeguarding Child Protection (CP) DSL – Designated Senior Lead Security CP Governor All staff trained Volunteers – DBS check

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Special Educational or Additional Needs 2 SENCOs in the school (Michaela Benson and Selina Jones) Arrange provision, meet with parents and professionals, liaise with Local Authority Any concerns or information please see Selina Jones

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Meals and Snacks Fruit and vegetable snack provided Milk or water School Meals Healthy Eating

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Universal Infant Free School Meals All Infant children entitled to free school meals (UIFSM) Pupil Choice Meat, Vegetarian or Packed lunch or own packed lunch from home Packed lunch from home: Healthy School Award Please ensure you do not include the following: *Nuts of any type (inc peanut butter / chocolate spread) * Sweets or chocolate bars *Fizzy drinks Named water bottle which should contain water not squash or juice

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Pupil premium – extra funding the school receive linked to children entitled to FSM (parents claiming income support etc.) All parents please complete Pupil Information form and return to school asap. This will be dealt with in strict confidence.

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Uniform: Can be purchased from our school website: http://www.letchmore.herts.sch.uk/school-uniform/ Royal blue sweatshirt or cardigan with or without school logo White polo-shirt Grey skirt/trousers/pinafore Blue and white checked dresses (Summer) White or grey socks Closed-in black shoes with a low heel (<2cm) and Wellington boots to be kept in school Long hair should be tied back for safety reasons with school coloured accessories PE Kit: White t-shirt, black or blue shorts and plimsolls All items must be named

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Prime areas – Communication and Language Physical Development Personal, Social and Emotional Prime areas apply from birth

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School EYFS Specific areas – Literacy Maths Understanding of the World Expressive Arts and Design All areas assessed and reported to parents

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School We encourage children to become independent learners who want to find out more. Growth mindset- ‘I can’ attitude where the children are happy to try things out and aren’t afraid of failure. Characteristics of Learning

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Provision Play based curriculum Covers all areas including Literacy and Maths Topics

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Statutory Assessments EYFS profile – assessments gathered all year to track progress Year 1 Phonics Screening – June Year 2 End of KS1 Assessments - May

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Communication Transition meetings for all year groups Website Parentmail Newsletters Parents’ Evenings Annual reports

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Role of the Governing Body Provide support and challenge to the school Monitor provision Attend events and meetings Chair: Mark Evans / Vice Chair: Sally Allen

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) All parents are members Events Help fund outings, shows Provide additional resources for children

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Spring Meadows Breakfast Club 7.50 – 8.50 in dining room Spring Meadows After School Club 3.00 – 6.15 (Needs to be booked) All details and link on website

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School ‘Nice to meet you!’ Informal tea/coffee meeting on either 3/4/5 July 2018 at 10.00am. Opportunity to meet other parents and Headteacher Your child has the opportunity to meet their class teacher and classmates at the same time Afterwards meet back up for lunch together

Letchmore Infants’ and Nursery School Any Questions? Thank you all for coming. We are looking forward to working closely with you.