1. Information for New Reception Parents June 2017

2. Who we are...
Mrs Bibby (Mondays)
Ms Cronin (Tuesdays-Fridays)

3. The school day starts... at 8.55am (gates open earlier)
line up in Reception playground
named peg
spot for named water bottled
sit down on carpet for registration
*be prompt and encourage independence

5. Our Curriculum... PRIME AREAS SPECIFIC AREAS Communication & Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social & Emotional development
PRIME AREAS
SPECIFIC AREAS
Literacy
Numeracy
Understanding the World
Expressive arts & design

6. How we learn...
Carpet time: frequent, short, fast-paced learning sessions
Activity time: free-choice of table top activities both inside and outside which support and extend children's learning from carpet time
Focused groups: small group activities led by adult
Freeflow (or mix-up): further access to outdoor learning (in Nursery playground) & table top activities in both Reception and Nursery classes
Assembly: whole school and half school singing and worship

7. Our Class Blog…
Check out our current class blog to get more of an idea of what we do in Reception! school11.j2bloggy.com/Reception-2017/

8. At mid-morning we break...
for a healthy snack
nut free/peanut butter free
named water bottle
Reception playground

9. Lunch Midday Reception children eat together
Closely supervised by lunchtime staff
Check menu
Outdoor play until 1pm

10. The school day ends... at 3.15pm pick up from the classroom door
please inform us of changes to the regular pick up person
provide us with pick-up details (in Sept)
named tray – check regularly for letters
*please be aware of long days and tiredness!

11. Book Bags Child's choice of 4 books to bring home
Return bag on book bag day each week
Yellow book

12. What does your child need for school?
school uniform (label, label, label!!) and velcro shoes
a school hat (label for recognition)
P.E. kit in a drawstring bag (sent home at each of each half term) – no plimsoles until Easter
healthy snack
water bottle
lunchbox (if having packed lunch)
book bag

13. Support your child's development in the Prime Areas.
How you can help...
Support your child's development in the Prime Areas.
Encourage your child's communication skills by asking them what they think? Ask why and how?
Encourage independence and healthy self-care skills (e.g. when dressing and with personal hygiene, i.e. toileting and handwashing)
Check your child's understanding by asking “do you know what that means” and provide explanations where necessary.
Your child may revert to more 'baby-like' behaviour when starting Reception, be patient, they need the chance to relax and unwind after school.
Support the development of your child's interpersonal skills (e.g. check they know what to do and say in tricky situations with their peers)

14. Any Concerns.... very important to tell us straight away
after school is best