1. Transition from Reception to Year 1
Miss Monique Ring
KS1 Phase Leader

2. Aims of this workshop
To understand the importance of a smooth transition from Reception to Year 1
To know the arrangements for transition at Marlborough
To achieve a stronger understanding of the Year 1 curriculum and expectations

3. What does transition mean?
Transition is the term used to describe children moving from one stage of their learning to the next
In terms of your child, the transition we are describing is them moving from Reception to Year 1
As children move from Reception to Year 1, they will experience many changes so we feel it is vital to have a collaborative approach to ensure the children feel safe, secure and happy continuing their learning journey
This will enable children make the best all round progress

4. Principles of Transitioning at Marlborough
The transition should motivate and challenge all children
Effective transition takes time and is a process rather than an event
Parents and carers need to feel well informed about and comfortable with the transitions in their child’s life

5. How do we Transition at Marlborough?
During Summer 2:
Year 1 teachers will be spend some time observing teaching and learning in Reception
Reception children will spend time in the Year 1 classrooms so that they are familiar with their future learning environment
Reception structure begins to model Year 1 routines (more sit down work)
EYFS attend assemblies with KS1
Reception join KS1 for morning and afternoon play
Circle Time/PSHE lessons on ‘Moving on’

6. How are parents involved?
Parent Celebration Evening (15th July)
Parents will be invited to Welcome Wednesday to experience learning in Year 1 with your children (Autumn 1)
Meet the Teacher meetings with Year 1 staff (Autumn 1)
Transition Policy shared

7. What are the differences between Reception and Year 1?
There is a change from a play-based curriculum (Foundation Stage Curriculum) to the more formal National Curriculum (Yr 1 – 6)
Year 1 follow the KS1 timetable with discrete subject sessions

8. What are the differences between Reception and Year 1?
Communication and Language
Personal, Social, Emotional Development
Physical
Development
EYFS
Expressive Arts
And Design
Maths
Understanding the World
Literacy

9. What are the differences between Reception and Year 1?
Maths
Literacy/Phonics
Science
Year 1 NC
Computing
Geography RE
PSHE
History
Art/DT PE

10. How can parents help?
Ensure you continue reading daily over the Summer
Alleviate any worries they may have about the changes
Enable your child to be exposed to a range of experiences
Use the time to continue learning activities eg. Write a postcard to their new teacher, fine motor activities, involve them in practical activities like measuring when cooking
Have a really enjoyable Summer!

11. QUESTIONS?