1. Welcome to Milverton Primary School EYFS

2. Key adults Willow – Mrs Nicol and Mrs Shilton
Miss Richmond (Teaching Assistant)
Hazel – Mrs Williams
Miss Worwood (Teaching Assistant)
Mr Fisher (Headteacher)
Mrs Belmega (Deputy Headteacher)

3. Induction to school What is this?
We want every child to be happy at school.
We want every child to be confident to leave their parents/carers and settle in smoothly to school life.
We aim to achieve this by…
Creating a happy environment in which children can
settle with familiar adults.
Lots of introductory meetings with their teacher (two welcome afternoons, nursery visit and a home visit).
Initially a part time entry. Shorter ‘bursts’ of time at school will hopefully mean children become more familiar with their environment, with adults working with them and some simple routines. NS

4. Tues 26th June and Thurs 5th July
2 Welcome Afternoons
In these informal sessions your child will explore the classroom areas and meet staff with you!
Last for 45 minutes each
Staff will be available to discuss any further questions from adults
We want to become familiar faces
Tues 26th June and Thurs 5th July
Either 1.20 – 2.05pm or 2.15 – 3.00pm NS

5. Nursery Transition
Teachers aim to liaise with most local nursery settings where possible. This is a chance to have discussions with your child’s key workers to pass on information.
Nurseries will communicate their end of year assessments with school and handover transition information.
If you have not already done so please let us know which nursery your child attends.
NS If not attending a local nursery, staff will telephone nursery to speak to key workers.

6. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THIS TONIGHT
September Home Visit
What will happen?
Your child’s class teacher and teaching assistant will visit your child. Normally last around 30 minutes.
We will bring a class toy, book and Milverton book bag, kindly provided by the PTA (FOMPS)
Your child can play with us or share something of interest
You can ask questions you may still have.
Please keep the day as normal as possible for your child. It isn’t a test or inspection 
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THIS TONIGHT NS

7. Part Time - 11th and 12th September
Why part-time when my child has been at pre-school full-time?
……because there is so much more for children to take on board
A new environment
Lots of other children
New and fewer adults
New routines
All of these factors often lead to very tired children! LN

8. September Timetable
Home visits 4th – 10th September Start of School Sept 2018 Short days Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th September 8.55 – 1.30 Packed lunch required Thursday 13th and Friday 14th September 8.55 – 3.20 All children require a packed lunch. Monday 17th September onwards Children can have a mix of hot dinners (these will be free for infant children) and packed lunches should you wish (regular routine preferable).
LN Children may order a hot dinner from Monday 17th September.

9. Additional strategies to create a positive introduction into school…
Staggered playtimes
Attend whole school assemblies later in the term
Earlier lunchtimes to ‘practise’ routines
Buddy system LN

10. More About Lunches
Can cater for vegetarians, vegans, allergies, dairy intolerance etc.
There are 2 hot lunch options per day, plus sandwich option and jacket potato option (a menu is available online, Warwickshire County Caterers).
Nut products (including products with a high nut content e.g. peanut butter, Nutella) should not be present in packed lunches as we are a Nut Free School. LN

11. Milk Provided by ‘CoolMilk’ Free for children under 5
The school will register ALL Reception children – please let us know if you would like to opt out of the milk scheme by Friday 14th July.
When your child turns 5 you can choose to pay for milk – this is done directly with ‘CoolMilk’.
We recommend that you register with Cool Milk when you receive the registration form, so that they can contact you before your child turns five. LN

12. LABEL EVERYTHING WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME!
Essentials Check List
Fill in pre-admission form and return to school during the welcome afternoons, if not before.
Picking up – please let us know if different from recognised/named adults
Complete spare set of clothes inc. wellies
Send coats every day!
Water bottle to be kept in school
PE kit – white t-shirt, black shorts, black pumps
DBS (formally CRB) police check form filled in online if you would like to volunteer/help with school trips
Please contact the office for details
LABEL EVERYTHING WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME! LN

13. What should my child aim to do before starting school?
Get dressed independently
Put on their own coat
Go to the toilet independently
Flush the toilet and wash their hands
Fill their own school bag
Encourage an interest and enjoyment in stories by reading to them regularly.
Playing family board games – encourages turn taking, concentration, use of dice to promote counting MF

14. A typical day in Reception
8.55am a prompt start to the day!
9.00 – 10.05am first session (including registration and wake and shake)
10.05am fruit and drink, circle time
10.25 playtime
10.40 – second session
12.00 – 1.00pm lunchtime and playtime
1.00 – 3.00pm third session
3.00 – 3.20pm story or assembly time
3.20pm home time JW

15. The children are split in to 2 registration groups:
Willow (Mrs Nicol and Mrs Shilton)
Hazel (Mrs Williams)
For most activities we will work as one Early Years unit. The children will work in mixed groups with all of the adults in our team, in all of the different areas of our unit. JW

16. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
3 Prime Areas
1. Communication and Language
2. Physical Development
3. Personal, Social and Emotional Development
4 Specific Areas
4. Literacy
5. Mathematics
6. Understanding the World
7. Expressive Arts and Design
Staff will be available shortly to answer any questions you may have about the curriculum. In the Autumn term we will hold workshops to provide more information about phonics and numeracy.
JW A continuation of nursery curriculum.

17. Any questions?
School Office Contact Number