New Parents Evening Welcome to Henleaze Infant School

OUTSTANDING LEARNING FOR ALL Values: Respect Happiness Feeling safe Feeling included

INDUCTION PACK Publication of photos Checklist for starting school Term dates Induction letter-individualised School uniform policy

AIMS OF INDUCTION Positive experience Adult / child ratio Fatigue! Positive attitudes Relationships Support strategies Routines

INDUCTION PERIOD Parent Questionnaire Home visits Part time start Dependent on age of child Staying to dinner Self registration Arrive on time – 8:50am Regular attendance Foundation stage curriculum evening – date TBC

SITE ACCESS DURING INDUCTION Please use the infant school gates Main entrance to the campus and the gate at the side by Claremont school Middle of the day collections / dropping off: Staff instructions Exit and access will be to corridors and patio spaces Sign posts to help Do not cross the Junior School Playground at this time!

LUNCHES FREE!! Well supported!! Choices!!

HOME VISITS Opportunity for child and parent to share information with teacher and support staff Over 3 days 20 minute appointment Appointment slot allocated - please sign before leave

CLASS ORGANISATION Balanced - 3 classes age / gender Relationship building Change of ratio’s New experiences

Class Lists Class 1 – Mrs Rylands / Mrs Case (Deputy Head + SENCO) Class 2 – Mrs Thoburn Class 3- Mrs Browne (Foundation Stage Leader + senior leadership team) TA team – Mrs Keefe, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Maddern, Mrs Riley

OFFICE STAFF Mrs Stevens – Bursar Mrs Bateson – Administrator Mrs Hines – Clerical Assistant Mrs Binley – Finance Assistant

Classrooms Reception classes end of corridor Three classes in one area – shared patio

HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT Partnership Valuing school

BEHAVIOUR POLICY Lots of children! High expectations Treat others as you may wish to be treated Lunchtimes Tiredness Tolerance levels Rough games

CONCERNS Speak to us! Talk to the teacher Be open-minded Try to be calm and realistic

Very experienced! WOBBLY MORNINGS Don’t prolong it Firm but kind Telephone call

RACE OR COMPETITION? Neither!! Play Choices Interests Organisation

SCHOOL ROUTINES Beginning of day – including induction End of day Collection arrangements Pedestrian access Parking Access Payments / contributions - EZ Pay Medication

PARENT HELPERS Welcomed! Police check - DBS PTA (FHIS) Governors Meeting - October

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL Discouraged Authorised / unauthorised Punctuality Illness

HEALTHY SCHOOL Please walk don’t drive Fruit / water /milk / school dinners / healthy lunchboxes PE timetabled / patio spaces

SCHOOL MILK AND FRUIT 5 years Buy back Free fruit plus one more!

OTHER INFORMATION School Health Contact – to speak to a school nurse Governors Rhian McGivan PTA – Friends of Henleaze Infant School (FHIS) - Tamsin plus committee Eden – Pearl Finnimore After – School Club

EXTENDED SCHOOL Breakfast club School’s Out Clubs – Dance –French –Football –Rugby –Cooking –Harmonica –Guitar –Gymnastics

DISPLAYS School meals service School uniform -IKON

STORY SESSIONS Wednesday, 2 nd July – 2:30 - 3:15 Tuesday, 8 th July – 2:30 – 3:15

WHAT DO I DO NOW? Visit classrooms Collect pack from teacher in hall Show birth certificate to Mrs Stevens, Mrs Bateson or myself Look at displays Let us know any information that may help us in helping your child feel happy in school!

QUESTIONS

ENJOYMENT Learning should be fun!!