1. Starting in Reception at Queen’s Drive Infant School
September 2017

2. A big WELCOME to Queen’s Drive!
Our ethos –
‘Learning, playing and working together’

3. Key school staff Mrs Skinner (Head teacher)
Mrs Kane (Deputy Head teacher / EYFS lead)
Mrs Smith (SENCO)
Mrs Karen Pickering (Family link)

4. Classes and organisation
Bumble bees – Mrs Johnson / Miss Harrison
Ladybirds – Miss Hussain
Caterpillars – Miss Gray

5. Uniform PE Shorts T-shirt
Everyday
White polo or shirt
Grey trousers or grey skirt or long shorts
Sensible shoes usually in black
Raincoat / winter coat
Book bag PE
Shorts
T-shirt
Plimsolls / trainers may be needed later in the year
Bag to keep them in

6. Timetable of the school day
Doors open at 8:45am (child is brought to classroom via side door)
School starts at 9:00am
Lunch is for 1 hour
School ends at 3:15pm (from outside,
exit nearest classroom)
Please note - all Reception age children must be collected by an appropriate adult

7. Attendance ‘Every day counts’ – expected attendance is 100%
All absences should be reported as soon as possible
‘Leave’ during term time is not allowed
Please read the attendance policy

8. Lunches
We have ‘Healthy School Status’ – meals are freshly cooked on site
Cooked meals are free to all children when ordered
Halal and non-Halal meat is available
Packed lunches should be healthy
(see leaflet / examples)

9. Milk and snacks Free fruit in school Milk free to under 5’s
Water bottles

10. Allergies and medication
Please let us know of any allergies or illnesses
All medication should be handed in to the school office
All staff are made aware of medical conditions and food allergies

11. Communication PARENT MAIL Website Translation
In school - Lithuanian / Russian / Polish / Urdu / Punjabi
Available - Czech / Arabic

12. Documents Please complete and hand in the following...
Home school Agreements
Registration form
Pupil premium form
We need to see evidence of...
Birth certificate or passport
Proof of address

13. Starting school - routines

14. The EYFS Curriculum 7 areas of learning
3 prime areas - Personal, social and emotional development
- Physical development
- Communication and language
4 specific areas
- Literacy
- Maths
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design

15. Communication and language
* Listening and attention
* Understanding
* speaking

16. Physical development
* Moving and Handling
* Health and self – care

17. Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
* Self – confidence and self – awareness
* Managing feelings and behaviour
* making relationships

18. Literacy development
* Reading
* Writing

19. Mathematics
Numbers
Shapes, space and Measures

20. Understanding the World
* People and communities
The World
Technology

21. Expressive Arts and Design
Exploring and using media and materials.
Being imaginative

22. Helping your child/ren prepare for school.
* Talk to your child about coming to school. * Complete the welcome sheet with them. * Encourage them to dress/undress independently * Name everything * Play games/share books/count/draw make the most of your summer together! * Think practically * Get your child’s eyes tested

23. Parental partnership

24. More information www.foundationyears.co.uk * The school website
Parents information board (lending library)
Just ask