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Welcome to the Early Years parents meeting Class Teachers Mrs Ainley –Early Years Lead & Phonics Lead Mrs Eaglen – Class teacher Mrs Sunderland – Class teacher. Communication.
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Welcome to the Early Years parents meeting Class Teachers Mrs Ainley –Early Years Lead & Phonics Lead Mrs Eaglen – Class teacher Mrs Sunderland – Class teacher
Communication • School Blog- Access from the Gurnard Primary website to keep you up to date with what is going on. - Click on the classes page, then Reception • School website – lots of information, letters – emailed, notice board outside each classroom. • Please do not use Tapestry for messaging as this is an assessment tool. • Facebook page updates • Your child’s photo will not appear on the blog or Facebook if you have selected for them not to be on there. • Email the school for general questions: parents@gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk • We have an open door policy and we are available in the mornings or after school. If we are busy at these times we will make an appointment for you at a mutually agreeable time.
Transition from Pre-School • In previous years, the parent feedback was that the transition time at the start of the year was too long (previously 3 weeks). So, we have made the transition period shorter with just one week of half days. Although some children are used to full days at pre-school, the whole school environment can be quite different and daunting for some children. These half days enable the children get used to the school environment and to meet their new teachers and peer group. • After the feedback, we have also changed the start time during this first week from 9am to 8.45am and invited the children to stay for lunch for one day. • Suggestions for next year?
Transition from Pre-School • During our previous parent meeting in May, we discussed the different areas of learning in Early Years. Today we will look further into how and when we teach early literacy and numeracy.
Early Numeracy • We have a short maths lesson each day which is extended as the year progresses • The lessons are usually very practical • We use number fans, flashcards, number lines • We sing number songs and have number stories. • ICT programmes are used on the class computers as well as the main interactive board. • The classroom and outside environment also has many numeracy activities which the children can access all the time.
Numeracy at Home • Identify numbers when out and about • Paying for things at the shops • Board games • Magnetic numbers • Sponge numbers • Dominoes • Identifying different shapes around the home • Counting movable and non-movable objects • Number books and songs, • Internet www.ictgames.com (some websites on the class blog) • Telling the time on the hour.
Early Literacy • Like maths we have a short phonics lesson each day which is extended as the year progresses. • We begin with our listening skills and listen to sounds in the environment. • We move on to teach four new sounds each week then we have a final day to recap– Song of Sounds. • The sounds are sent home in phonic books each week. • Please practise sounds every day. • They need to learn the sounds rather than the letter names to be able to read. If you are not sure on how to pronounce the sounds, please check with the class teacher.
Reading After half term, each child will be given a reading book along with a reading plastic and reading record. Each day they should bring this into the classroom with them. To begin with some books will be picture books with no words, we ask that you spend time talking with your child about what can be seen in the pictures. Some books will have short sentences linked to the phonic sounds we have been learning. Books will be changed twice a week. If your child has finished the book in between, please encourage them to read the book again.
Key Words Tricky Trevor introduces the tricky words to the class. Important to practise and look for these words all the time – they are ‘key’ words. It is important that the key words are constantly re-enforce. Ideas for parents at home to support learning: Snap, pairs and matching games Guess the missing word in a sentence Highlight key words Magnetic letters on the fridge Make up your own!
Assessment & Monitoring • 3 focus children per week: Parents questionnaire – pictures on Tapestry In depth observations covering every aspect of the Early Years curriculum. Child’s voice. A hard copy will be sent home as soon as it is finished. • Remaining children – At least 1 ‘wow’ moment observation every 2 weeks on Tapestry. • Tapestry – parent observations and comments. • Individual folders – these contain any independent learning, some adult led activities and focus sheets. • There will be an individual parents meeting in October.
Behaviour • Rules – Ready, Respect, Safe • Positive behaviour reinforced – praise and rewards • On the other hand, unacceptable behaviour will be dealt with using a 4 step system which is used in the whole school. If your child reaches step 3 (a red card), a ‘red text alert’ will be sent home. • Consequence will be dealt with on the same day. • Praise in public, reprimand in private
Home Learning • Home learning – 30 minutes a week • Reading (daily) • Practicing phonic sounds from phonic books. • Letter formation • Number activities • Key words • If we feel your child will benefit from any other activities at home, we will let you know.
Uniform • Please make sure all uniform is labelled. • Wellies and waterproof coats in Reception for outside play. Wellies are usually left at school so they can access them when they need them. If possible, waterproof trousers are also useful. • Plain hair accessories, green, black, white or yellow. PE • After half term we will start PE lessons. • Please make sure they have NAMED black shorts, a school PE T-shirt and plimsolls. • Earrings need to be removed by yourself or the child. • To aid your child please encourage them to undo their own buttons and get changed independently. • The PE kit is also the same if your child joins in with afterschool clubs.
Parents Volunteers We would love your help! We welcome parents to hear readers in the mornings from 8.30 – 8.45pm. A sign up sheet will go up on class notice boards after half term. • Trips – We will be planning some exciting trips this year so we always need parents help on these daystoo. Once a letter has been sent home about a trip, please let the class teacher know if you can help.
End of the Day Arrangements • You should collect your child from the classroom door at 2.55pm. • If you are running late, please let the school office know and we will take your child to the office at 3.10pm ready for your collection. • If your child attends an afterschool club, we will take your child to the club and you can collect them at 4pm from the studio.
Finally… • Technology questionnaire • Talk boxes • Before you leave, please sign the register and use the post-it notes to leave any feedback about this meeting. • If you have any questions, please feel free to come and ask us. Thank you for coming along! We hope you have found it useful!
