1. Parent/Carer Welcome Meeting Year 4 Academic Year 2013/14

2. Aims of Year 4 To consolidate their ability to work and learn more independently while also promoting teamwork where appropriate To meet or exceed the expected progression for Year 4 To embed fluency and layout in their writing tasks To use the new Maths Curriculum To use feedback in assessment to independently improve their own work To develop the children as people in terms of moral and spiritual development – particularly in terms of Christian Values

3. Christian Values Autumn 1:Creation and Creativity Autumn 2:Thankfulness Spring 1:Justice and Courage Spring 2:Compassion and Forgiveness Summer 1:Peace Summer 2:Friendship These are explored through assemblies and PSHE, RE and Literacy lessons in class.

4. Active Learning Through ‘Active Learning’ we aim to ensure that the children are involved in their learning. Children have input into planning/choice of activities etc Clear Learning Intentions and Success Criteria Good pace of learning Rich Activities Learning Partners Self/Peer Assessment: children identify next steps No hands up Range of Questioning Thinking time 5 Rs Marking Policy (tickled pink and green for growth) Learning through doing – memorable and enjoyable English and Maths targets – (starting with ones from last years report) – Using Learning to Learn session

5. Begin to develop the new curriculum Mental maths Spelling Computing PSHCE - develop the quality of provision Homework – implement new homework policy School Priorities

6. Feeding Back to Parents/Carers Parent/Carer consultation meetings on 20 th /21 st November - 10 minute appointment - work available in hall - how your child has settled in their new class -summary of strengths and achievements - current level and rate of progress (expected/better than etc) - targets – have they achieved current and set new - target card given out showing levels - work habits - any other comments Learning Review Meetings – 21 st March - parents/carers attend with their child - child as active participant (age appropriate) - children complete a Learning Review in advance - new targets set in partnership with child and parent - learning at home set for the day – writing competition Written Report – July - summarises achievements/learning habits throughout the year - sets targets for the beginning of the following academic year - gives end of year National Curriculum levels in Maths and English (Reading and Writing) (Science in 2 and 6)

7. The Year 4 Curriculum English Stories in Historical Settings Explanation Texts Newspaper Reports & Playscripts Stories that raise issues/dilemmas Stories in Imaginary Worlds Persuasive & Information Texts Recounts Maths Mental and written methods of calculation Place value Data & graphs Due to the new maths curriculum, the overviews for the spring and summer terms are unavailable. Everything will be covered! Topic World War II, Mountains, India, Romans

8. Please remember... Drop off from 8:30 to 8:45 and please collect your children promptly at 3:15 Homework given out on a Friday, due in on Wednesday. Please remember to read with your child every evening and use the homework planner as a record of this. PE and swimming kits – must be named inside every piece! Swimming day – 4M Thursday pm, 4L Thursday am. Fruit break for everyone!

9. How to Help at Home Reading Take an interest in their homework – but don’t do it for them, discuss feedback from previous pieces of homework Practise times tables regularly Learning spelling patterns – including identifying words that match the patterns in their reading

10. How to Help the School Signing up to hear children read in school With swimming – 2 parents each week Any special areas of expertise ECSA meetings and events Lunchtime help in the dining room Financial assistance – by paying school fund and voluntary contributions promptly Returning forms and letters on time

11. Behaviour Positive behaviour management Rewards Consistent use of sanctions

12. Home School Agreement What is the Home-School Agreement? An agreement drawn up with parents, LA, Governors and Diocese Why do we have a Home School Agreement? We want to work in partnership with parents. It is a legal requirement of all schools. Relevant year groups will also receive an e-safety code of conduct to re-sign too. Why are we asking parents to sign it? So the school can work with parents and children. An opportunity to discuss with your child, at the start of the school year about expectations, uniform, homework, behaviour

13. Parent/Carer Welcome Meeting Year 4 Academic Year 2013/14