1. New Intake Transition Meeting
Reception
New Intake Transition Meeting

2. Welcome and Introductions
Mrs Ruff- Welcome, Core Values, School Ethos, Behaviour Policy

3. Transition
Planned to gradually prepare children for the start of their full time school life
Mrs Atkinson visits Pre-schools and Nurseries
Two afternoons before the summer within the school
Whole School Transition Afternoon
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Two weeks staggered intake in September
My New School book including Louis!
All about me book
Talk about importance of transition- results in children settling quickly and being ready to learn when they come into school.
Visits to early years settings- can arrange if not visited yet.
Explain what we will do on 5 visit afternoons
Teddy Bears Picnic
Whole School Transition Afternoon.
3 Weeks staggered intake- introduce class routines to small group. More individual attention- build good relationships with children.
Social Story books in welcome pack.

4. The Foundation Stage Pure reception class
Nursery/ Preschool and Reception
Balance of teacher led and child initiated learning
Learning through play- ‘Discovery Time.’
Access to outside learning
Work towards Early Learning Goals
3 prime areas of learning and 4 specific areas.
Building Strong Foundations
Synthetic Phonics
On line learning journey
Special Book in school

5. The Early Learning Areas
Prime
Physical development
Personal, Social & Emotional
Communication & Language
Specific
Literacy
Mathematics
Expressive Art & Design
Understanding the World

6. The Learning Environment
Variety of inside and outside space
Value role play
Free access to resources
Quiet areas inside and out
Resources organised to reflect all areas of learning

7. Class Structure Class Teachers 1 full time Teaching Assistant
- Mrs Atkinson - Miss Bell
1 full time Teaching Assistant

8. Preparing your child
Dressing- Coat zips and buttons, turning clothes inside out and socks!
Using a knife and fork
Toileting
Writing their own name correctly
Counting songs or counting objects

9. Healthy Schools!
Hot school Meals
Milk
Fruit Scheme

10. Uniform Water bottle and Reading Folder are provided. Uniform PE Kit
Outdoor Learning

11. Breakfast Club and After School Club

12. Questions?