2. Archibald First School Leaving Reception for Year 1 Tuesday 10 th June 2014

3. What has already begun? Summer term Early Years staff More time spent in whole class sessions/small group work. Circle time discussions about moving on Changing for PE Encouragement to be independent- including coming in to school on their own Year 1 staff Establish links between the children and teachers Summer transition event-Sports week Transfer of information between the two key phases - particularly the Foundation Stage Profiles

4. Aims of Transition Our aims are: For all the children to experience a smooth transition from Reception to Year 1 in a happy, safe and secure environment For the children to enjoy the new challenges and approaches to learning of Year 1 A gradual implementation of a more formal curriculum Parents to feel involved and informed about the transition process from Reception to Year 1

5. Aims of Transition Children will adapt: Change of curriculum style Level of independence required Balance between ‘work’ and ‘play’

6. What will happen? Autumn term Continuation and reflection of the practices and working environment of Reception from the Summer term Classroom set up with familiar areas of learning Movement between classrooms Opportunities to go outside Child initiated activities Slow and steady introduction to structure Reflection on the needs of the children

7. Keeping in Touch Curriculum leaflets You and Me Books Maths Challenges Spelling and Handwriting tasks Reading Records Introductory letter in the first week of term Flyers and texts Website Teachers available before and after school Open afternoons and parents evenings Join us on visits Adults on doors to pass on messages

8. Things to Remember Encourage your child to become more independent PE kits in everyday Check book bags every day Reading books in every day Coats for going outside Labels in all clothes Ensure tasks are returned on time.

9. How to help at home Be positive about the change Try to see things from their point of view Listen to your child Keep in touch with us Read with your child and share in their learning.

10. Whilst we recognise that Key Stage 1 is different to the Early Years - what is important is that it is not too different too quickly! However, as we work to ensure a smooth and successful transition that provides continuity and consistency between the key stages, we must also make certain that there is progression. Summary

11. Please come and look around the classrooms and chat to staff. We will try to answer any questions or worries you have. (Please note the classrooms are set up for an end of Year 1 class and will not look like this in September.) (We do not know which children are in each class so make sure you visit both.) Come and ask