1. Welcome to Dorset Road Infant School

2. High standards on a small scale
Mrs Oke – Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Brinkley – Executive Headteacher, Hayes Primary School and St Mary Cray Primary School.

3. A Dorset Road Child will …
Be resilient
Be independent
Be a good citizen/member of the community (local/national)
Enjoy and engage with school
Fulfil their potential and be aspirational about their future
Be prepared for the next transition in their school life
Have excellent basic skills – reading, writing and maths
Self driven and self regulating (behaviour)
Take the initiative

4. Early Years Curriculum Prime areas
Personal, social and emotional development
Making relationships
Self confidence and self awareness
Managing feelings and behaviour
Physical development
Moving and handling
Health and self-care
Communication and Language
Listening and attention
Understanding
Speaking

5. Early Years Curriculum Specific areas
Literacy
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Number
Shape, space and measure
Understanding the world
People and communities
The world
Technology
Expressive arts and design
Exploring and using media and materials
Being imaginative

6. How do children learn in Early Years Foundation Stage?
The four overarching principles are:
A Unique Child
Positive Relationships
Enabling Environments
Learning and Development

7. How do we support you with your child’s transition into school?
July 2016
Taster session
Meeting for all new parents
Children have the opportunity to spend an afternoon in their new classroom.
September 2016
Home Visits
Phased start to school
Ongoing Support
Parent workshops focusing on key aspects of the curriculum. (phonics, reading, early maths, communication, fine motor control)

8. What is on the curriculum in Y1 and Y2?
Maths, English and Science (core subjects)
Topics planned for interest and enjoyment and focused around the foundation subjects. These include Science, Geography, History, Art, RE, Music, Citizenship, Personal Social and Emotional Health (PSHE) and French
Singing with Bromley Youth Music Trust teachers
Jujitsu
Regular visits to Mottingham library

9. How many adults and children in each class?
Up to 30 children in each class
One teacher and one member of teaching support staff in each class

10. How will I know what progress my child is making?
Next steps targets discussed with parents each term
Progress shared termly in reading, writing and maths
Ideas for how parents could help at home

11. My child is a shy/quiet learner. Could he/she be overlooked?
Each child has a target for progress.
Children have next steps targets.
Targets reviewed every half term in Pupil Progress Review meetings.
Teacher’s planning, use of additional adults and resources are reviewed to meet the needs of each child.

12. Our Golden Rules Do be honest and kind Always do your best
Do look after people and property
Do listen to people
Do walk around the school quietly

13. What if there are concerns about my child’s learning or behaviour?
Mrs Oke – SENCo Early identification.
Pupil progress reviews to discuss children’s needs (children needing additional challenge or support)

14. What extra curricular clubs does the school offer?
French
Gymnastics
Kwik-Criket
Zumba
Maths club
Breakfast club

15. How does the school promote health and wellbeing?
Relationships - thriving parent teacher association and parents welcome in school
Exercise – learning about the benefits and regular exercise sessions (PE)
Healthy eating – every child is offered a free school lunch and encouraged to try out new choices of food

16. Outcomes at Dorset Road Infant School
64% of EYFS pupils reached a Good level of development (National 60%)
At the end of KS1;
Reading – 87% age related and 35% exceeding
Writing – 79% age related and 16% exceeding
Mathematics – 91% age related and 26% exceeding

17. How to apply Go to Bromley council website.
Click on the school admission tab.
Start your application form.
Save details.
Apply for up to six schools.
You must include your nearest school.
Deadline is mid January 2015.
Tel No: after 2.00pm.

18. How to apply
If your child has a medical need or other consideration for your application please put it on the form or speak to us before applying.

19. Any Questions?