1. Parents Open Afternoon September 2010
Welcome to All Saints Bedworth
Thank you for choosing our school and working in partnership with us in your child’s education
Parents Open Afternoon
September 2010
Open Evening
June 2017

2. Teaching Team The staff working with Reception are: Mrs Payne
Miss Sargent
We’d like you to meet some other adults if you don’t already know them…
Our Headteacher Mrs Keeling
Our Assistant Head Mrs Gilbert
Explain Job share and roles

3. Communication
We have an open door policy- please talk to us if you have an issue.
If you need to speak to us, one of the Reception team is available
at the beginning or at the end of the day when all children have
been dismissed. If you require more time to discuss an issue
please arrange an appointment with the teachers or a senior
member of staff.
Please ensure the front office has your most current address and
phone number. If you change your mobile number let us know
immediately so that we are able to contact you in the case of
an emergency.
Newsletters will be sent home regularly to keep you up to date
with school news.
During each term we offer all parents the opportunity to come to
Pupil Progress meetings to discuss how your child is progressing.
Learning journals and frequency of parent consultations

4. Attendance & Punctuality
The Reception classroom is open from 8.45am each morning. Reception children and their parents are welcome from that time, you enter the classroom through the front doors.
The last bell is rung at 8.55am. Any child arriving after this time is marked late. Please ensure your child arrives on time to avoid upsetting them.
School ends at 3pm and children are collected from the front entrance door once they have settled.
If your child is unable to attend school due to illness, please ring the school office. If you don’t contact school, we will contact you.
If your child has an upset tummy they will not be allowed into school until 48hrs after the last episode
If your child has an appointment could you please let us know the details so the attendance can be authorised.
Schools are no longer able to authorise holidays within term time.
Explain three bells

5. Your child’s introduction to Reception class
Please visit with your child on one of the following sessions-
11.30am Thursday 29th June
2.30pm Thursday 29th
11.30am Monday 3rd July
2.30pm Monday 3rd July
Thursday 6th July – induction day. All Children to come to Nursery at 9.15 am and collected from Reception class at a.m.
Sign up form

6. Settling In
Home visits will take place on Tuesday 5th September for children new to our school.
Wednesday 6th September- All children will start together 8.45am to 12noon.
Tuesday12th September- children will stay for their lunch so will attend from 8.45am to 1.15pm.
Friday 15th September- children will stay all day from 8.45am to 3.00pm
Lunch is eaten in the dining room. Nursery and Reception classes will be in first and Teachers/TA’s will support them.
This process can be adjusted to suit your child if necessary.

7. We teach through the EYFS curriculum and this…
Recognises the importance of play
Gives flexibility to plan for interests
Encourages parents and practitioners to work together
provides an indoor & outdoor learning environment
Has seven areas of learning (which we will explain in more detail when discussing your child’s progress during the year, if you would like to know more please ask)

8. How your child learns in our Reception class
Children are taught as a whole class, in small groups or individually, they also have opportunities to learn from each other.
The children have a balance of free choice and teacher directed activities

9. Reading
Phonics based approach – letter sounds not names, blending of sounds to read e.g. c-a-t cat
Your child will be given phonic work to practise at home, this will be their initial reading homework.
Early in the first term we will hold a reading meeting and soon after that, as your child becomes ready they will be given their first reading book. Please support their learning by sharing these books regularly at home.
Please remember to use lower case letters when writing with children
Vitally important to attend reading meeting

10. Free School Meals New Government Legislation means that
from Sept 2014, all Reception and KS1
children are entitled to a free school meal.
Parents can still opt to provide their child with a healthy packed lunch if they wish to do so.
Schools receive additional funding based on the number of children whose families receive benefits. This is a valuable asset for schools that improves provision. We will gather information from parents for this purpose and your support will be greatly appreciated as it benefits your children.
Examples of menu in pack
Lunch box with food in for example- not too much, we will send home anything they don’t eat

11. School uniform
Please ensure your child is always dressed for school in the appropriate school uniform (see handbook).
Could you also ensure that all uniform and belongings are labelled with your child’s name.
Jewellery (apart from small stud earrings) must not be worn.
Children with long hair should wear it tied back.
For PE your child will need a pair of black shorts and a white T-shirt, no pumps are needed until the end of the year.
Tell parents about vouchers
Uniform examples- dress, trousers, explain sweatshirts/cardigans
PE kit in bag

12. Other points Children are provided with free fruit daily.
Free milk until their 5th birthday- see note.
Water is freely available in the classroom all day.
Birthday celebrations- children are welcome to bring in cakes or sweets to share with their friends. (sweets are generally not allowed in school)
TOYS are only allowed in school by prior arrangement, e.g. for class topics.
Before and after school club- ask for details.
Bring a water bottle

13. Information Pack School handbook
Data collection sheet- please check details and return to us today making sure you include any allergies and medical issues.
School handbook
Booklet of ideas to help prepare your child for their Reception class
Collection permission sheet
Photo consent form
Menu to give you an idea of hot school dinners.

14. Finally… Many thanks for coming, are there any questions?
We would now like to invite you to come and visit our Reception classroom.