1. Induction Meeting for Parents The Croft Primary School Thursday 11 th June 2015

2. Staffing Introduce staff present and wider support network

3. The first 3 weeks: Week 1Group RM 8.45 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Group RC 1.00 p.m. – 3.15 p.m. (Friday off) Week 2Group RC 8.45 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Group RM 1.00 p.m. – 3.15 p.m. (Friday off) Week 3All children 8.45 a.m.– 1.00 p.m. This includes lunch. Week 4All in, all day!

4. Curriculum: Continuation of nursery Early Years curriculum Play based framework 7 Areas of Learning – 3 Prime Areas: Personal Social Emotional Development, Communication and Language, Physical Development. 4 Specific Areas - Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design Achievement and attainment recorded in Learning Journeys and termly progress recorded and analysed Supported by dialogue on the characteristics of effective teaching and learning: playing and exploring, active learning, creative and critical thinking – ‘how to be a learner’

5. School Day *Breakfast Club (please let us know if you require a breakfast club place from week 4) 8.00 a.m. – 8.45 a.m. Registration (self registration) 8.45 a.m. Focused learning time and child initiated learning 8.45 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Lunchtime12.00 p.m. – 1.00 p.m. Re-register, focussed learning time and child initiated learning 1.00 p.m. – 2.45 p.m. Focused learning summary to day 2.45 p.m. – 3.15 p.m. *Chipmunks after school club (from week 4) Mon – Thurs 5.45 p.m. Friday 3.30 p.m.

6. Focused learning may include: 20 – 30 minutes, whole class, small group, paired, individual Daily phonics Writing for different purposes Handwriting and letter formation Reading skills Number, calculation, shape, space and measures Thinking skills Circle time – speaking and listening, social skills

7. School meals and snacks: All infant children are entitled to a free hot meal Booked using Parent Pay UIFSM – all to complete a form Milk and fruit – provided by school for snack time (milk until children are 5, fruit throughout)

8. Reporting to parents: Parent workshop starting in Term 2. 8.45 a.m. – 9.15 a.m. A chance to learn about the school curriculum. Terms 3 and 4 less regular Regular opportunity to share Learning Journeys and books Formal parents evening every 2 terms Written reports 3 times a year If you need to talk please make an appointment Text2Parents scheme – we text parents reminders about celebrations, sports days etc.

9. Access to school: Through designated footpaths and entrances to playground in the morning and at end of school day Drive slowly! During school day via main entrance Safety codeword (letters are in induction pack for you to notify us of your security password for other adults when you give permission for them to pick up your child)

10. Safeguarding: Duty of Care to protect children Letter in induction pack to sign Observe, talk, action

11. Supporting at home: Talk and question – ask children to talk about their day Skills to share – what skills do you have as parents i.e. Face painting, cake maker! Reading books and reading diaries – these diaries will be given out during Term 1 Homework – reading at first, phonics and handwriting practise Independence – finding name for self registration, hanging up coats, packing and unpacking belongings, practising tricky fastenings, dressing and undressing self Workshops – 8.45 – 9.45 a.m. Focus on areas of learning and opportunity to contribute to Learning Journey and some with children Friday celebration Assembly for reception parents only in term 2– 8:45 – 9:00 (parents welcome to celebrate the weeks achievements)

12. Support for and from The Croft Primary School Local Board of Governors – meet 6 times a year, communication and challenge for leadership Parent Teacher Association - Look for creative ways to work with the school community to support children’s learning and the development of the growing school. Please feel welcomed to communicate with any of us: on the playground, by letter in the school post box or by email on clbg@thecroft.swindon.sch.uk fundraising@thecroft.swindon.sch.uk

13. Behaviour and discipline/Values Based Education: Focus on learning behaviours – e.g. Resilience, resourcefulness Positive affirmations of appropriate behaviour – e.g. Thankyou for listening, well done for sticking at that tricky task Home school agreement Class ‘Golden Rules’ – children set these in September

14. School uniform and PE kit: Bottle Green sweatshirts/cardigans (with logo) White polo shirts Black trousers/skirts/shorts Green pinafores Green gingham summer dresses Sensible footwear White PE shirt (with logo) Black shorts Dap/plimsolls/ Wellies Online service available through M and S Please label everything!

15. Points to note: Attendance and punctuality Absence requests– see policy given out during home visits Sickness – please call when you are able to on morning of illness Headlice – it happens! Toilet accidents! – they happen too! Please send spare pants and we will call if it needs a mum or dads hands! Getting messy happens!

16. Playdates: 3 rd July – 1.30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. ‘Croft Craftiness’ 11 th July Summer Fete – 11.00 a.m.- 3.00 p.m. 15 th July – 1.30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. Sports Day Website – updates Twitter @TheCroftPrimary