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Learning in the Foundation Stage The Foundation Stage is the stage of education for children from three to the end of the Reception year. The Foundation Stage Curriculum is based on the recognition that children learn best through play and


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Learning in the Foundation Stage

The Foundation Stage is the stage of education for children from three to the end of the Reception year. The Foundation Stage Curriculum is based on the recognition that children learn best through play and active learning.

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The curriculum is organised into the following areas of learning:

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Prime Area Personal, Social and Emotional Development

  • develop a positive sense of

themselves and others

  • form positive relationships and

develop respect for others

  • develop social skills
  • learn how to manage their feelings
  • have confidence in their own abilities

The children will learn to:

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Prime Area Communication and Language

  • develop their confidence and

skills in expressing themselves

  • speak and listen in a range of

situations The children will learn to:

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Prime Area Physical Development

  • be active
  • to develop their co-ordination,

control, and movement.

  • understand the importance of

physical activity

  • to make healthy choices in

relation to food The children will learn to:

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Specific Area Literacy

  • link sounds and letters
  • read and write familiar words
  • use a pencil effectively.
  • develop an enthusiasm for reading and

writing

  • listen to, read and share a wide range of

reading materials The children will learn to:

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Read,Write Inc

  • This is the

programme we use to teach phonics in our school.

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Reading

  • Wordless books
  • Green word cards
  • Ditty books
  • RWI books
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Specific Area Mathematics

The children will learn to develop and

improve their skills in:

  • counting
  • understanding and using numbers
  • calculating simple addition and subtraction

problems

  • describing shapes, spaces, and measures
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Specific Area Understanding the World

  • explore and find out about the

world around them

  • use and explore everyday

technology

  • find out about people and places
  • find out about different cultures

and beliefs The children will:

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Specific Area Expressive Arts and Design

  • use a wide range of media and

materials

  • have the opportunity to share

their thoughts, ideas and feelings through art, music, movement, dance, roleplay and design and technology. The children will:

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Monitoring Progress

We keep an ongoing record of your child’s progress in school in their learning journey book and we value contributions from you. At the end of the year we assess your child's progress against each of the early learning goals.

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Additional Information

  • Clothing: uniform/PE kit/Forest schools

kit

  • Lunch and play times
  • Toilets
  • Registration
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Communication Between Home & School

  • News on the Ninth
  • Absence Notification / Phone Call
  • Other Issues e.g. health, family

arrangements etc.

  • Website

www.kenninghallprimaryschool.com

  • Text messages
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Pre-School Visits

  • Today’s visit and the visit on Thursday 20th June

(9:15-10:30) are to familiarise your children with the school, staff and current Reception pupils.

  • On July 11

th we have our ‘Up the Bus’ day where

your children will be in their new classroom (9:15-10:30) with their new class teachers and teaching assistant.

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Starting the Year

Thurs 5th and Fri 6th September mornings only: 8:55- 12:00 W/B 9th September mornings only: 8:55- 12:00 W/B 16th September mornings and lunchtimes: 8:55 – 13:15 W/B 23rd September full day: 8:55 – 3:15

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Last but not least

Please take this opportunity to look around our school. The staff will be happy to help with any queries.