1. Welcome To You All!

2. The Session Ahead Thank you An introduction to some of our staff
Some key points
Visit to your child’s classroom

3. Our Wonderful Staff – Who is Who?

4. VISION - ‘INSPIRED TO LEARN, CHALLENGED TO ACHIEVE’
Our Vision
VISION - ‘INSPIRED TO LEARN, CHALLENGED TO ACHIEVE’
Creative
High aspirations
Independent
Lifelong learners
Determined to achieve their best
Respectful and responsible
Engaged in excellence
Nurtured
VALUES - EQUALITY: TRUST: HONESTY; RESPONSIBILITY; COURAGE; THOUGHTFULNESS

5. Our Environment
We aim to provide a stimulating environment where your child can realise their full potential academically, socially, emotionally and morally.
We want every child in our school to feel secure and happy and to develop as independent and confident learners.

6. Our Golden Rules Be gentle Be kind and helpful Be honest Work hard
Look after property
Listen to people

7. Our Inclusive school
We have a positive approach towards any pupils with special educational needs. It is essential that the needs of all pupils are met, including those who are more able or gifted in particular areas, as well as those with specific learning difficulties.
At John Rankin children with Special Educational Needs are given every encouragement through skilled teaching, support from outside agencies and classroom assistants to realise their full potential as respected and valued members of the school community.

8. Foundation Stage 2
There are 3 FS2 classes with a maximum of 30 children in each class.
School hours are as follows:
8.45 am— Children enter school
9.00 am— Registration 
11.45–12.45 pm— Lunch break
3.10 pm— School day ends
Please note: we split the three classes at the end of Year 1 and then again at the end of Year 4.

9. Our EYFS Curriculum
Our curriculum is carefully planned for progression, with a balance between teacher-directed and self-chosen tasks.
In Foundation Stage, children learn through a play-based approach which is firmly rooted in the needs of the individual child.
The core subjects of Literacy and Numeracy are each taught every day – initially for 15 to 20 minutes and this is extended as we progress through the year. A 25 minutes session of Phonics is also taught daily.

10. Lunches
ISS Catering offers a broad variety of freshly prepared and nutritious meals at lunchtime.
These can be ordered on line or they can be ordered in the morning in school, up until 10 am.
Since September 2014 all children in Reception and KS1 have been entitled to a free school meal every day.
Alternatively you may provide a healthy packed lunch
No nuts or products with nut alert labels are allowed in school.

11. Absence It is very important that your child attends school every day.
If your child is absent from school, please telephone the school 0n before 9.30am, giving the reason for absence. We are now required to check the whereabouts of any child who has not arrived at school.

12. Parent, Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA)
The school is fortunate to have very supportive parents. They organise a variety of fund-raising and social events which bring the community together.
Our “Friends” association is open to all who are involved in the community of the school: parents, governors and staff and always have a warm welcome to new members.

13. Finally…..
There are many questions you might like to ask, some of them probably similar, so……..
Jot them down on the post-it notes in the classroom
They will be answered at the 2nd visit when you are invited for a cuppa in the hall
If you think of any more questions in the meantime, please them to the office and we can get back to you.

14. Thank You For Choosing Us
We look forward to working in close partnership with you
Children are at the centre of everything we do, we always have their best interests at heart
THIS IS THE START OF THE ADVENTURE!