1. Welcome ‘Striving to be the best we can be’ September 2015Miss Ashton1

2. Welcome to Reception Teacher: Miss Ashton Teaching Assistants: Mrs Sellars & Miss Bayliss Wednesdays: Mrs Hoole (Teacher), Miss Bayliss (Teaching Assistant) & Mrs Wood (Teaching Assistant) September 2015Miss Ashton2

3. What to expect from Reception Children are taught by a Teacher and two Teaching Assistants at all times We offer a rich, stimulating and challenging learning environment inside and out There is a balance between child-initiated and adult-initiated learning Learning is based on children’s needs and interests Children are taught daily Phonics (RWI) and Maths in small groups We work closely with you to support your child September 2015Miss Ashton3

4. What should your child come to school with every day? Wearing a school jumper or cardigan Coat Water bottle (water only please) Book bag with Reading Folder, reading book and Homework Diary 02/10/2016Copyright Ruth Miskin Training4

5. How will we communicate with you? Daily informal chats in the morning or after school Appointments after school Reception Noticeboard Weekly Reception Newsletter Fortnightly Whole School Newsletter Homework Diary Text messages Coffee mornings and workshops Parents’ Evenings Interim and end of year reports 5

6. Curriculum coverage Prime Areas Personal, Social & Emotional Development PSED) Making relationships Self-confidence and self-awareness Managing feelings and behaviour Physical Development (PD) Moving and handling Health and self-care Communication & Language (C&L) Listening and attention Understanding Speaking Specific Areas Literacy (L) Reading Writing Mathematics (M) Numbers Shape, space and measures Understanding the World (UW) People and communities The World Technology Expressive Arts and Design (EAD) Exploring and using media and materials Being imaginative September 2015Miss Ashton6

7. Weekly timetable MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday a.m.KW greet Phonics Provision Shared Reading Snack Provision Review KW greet Phonics Provision Talking Floor Books Snack Provision Review KW greet Literacy Provision Snack Maths Provision Review KW greet Phonics Provision Baking Snack Provision Review KW greet Phonics Assembly Snack Provision Review p.m.Quiet Reading Write Dance Maths Provision Reading Story Quiet Reading Write Dance Maths Provision Reading Planning Quiet Reading PE Spanish Singing Story Quiet Reading Write Dance Maths Provision Reading Story Scrimble Talking Floor Books Provision Story Library 7

8. Topics throughout the year Autumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2 Marvellous Me Into the Woods Frozen Planet The Circle of Life Under the Sea Miniature Worlds September 2015Miss Ashton8

9. Homework timetable Daily: Please read to/with your child and record in Reading Journal Practise reading sounds/words Practise writing sounds/words Send your child to school with their Reading Folder Wednesday: Hand in your child’s Phonics Homework Folder as you drop off in the morning Thursday: New Phonics Homework given out Friday: Hand in your child’s Library book as you drop off in the morning Half-termly: Please support your child to complete their Home Learning Journal

10. Behaviour in Reception Rewards Verbal praise Merits Visits to Mrs Swinburne Stickers Displaying work/photos on our Learning Journey Wall Star of the Day Writer of the Day Special Mention of the Week/Term Golden Table Friday Star Class Sanctions Polite reminder 1 st warning (yellow) – no further action 2 nd warning (orange) – 5 minutes 3 rd warding (red) – 10 minutes/rest of session, parents notified Continued poor behaviour – Removed from class

11. Navy blue/black shorts Coloured t-shirt provided by school A pair of pumps or trainers for outdoor PE Navy blue/black trousers/leggings and a plain warm top for outdoor PE In a small, named bag please All items clearly labelled with name please Sent home every holiday September 2015 PE (Wednesdays)

12. Events throughout the year for year…… 7 th October – RWI Coffee Morning for Parents w/c 12 th October – Cultural Week 24 th & 26 th November – Parents’ Evenings 4 th December – Reception Christmas Activity Morning 8 th & 10 th December – Reception Nativity w/c 14 th March – Science Week 15 th & 17 th March – Parents’ Evenings 17 th June – Sports Day (24 th back-up date) w/c 7 th July – Celebration Week

13. Jerry Clay Academy September 2015 Any Questions?