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WELCOME TO BELTHORN ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Mrs Sutcliff Mrs Hall

EYFS

 Very similar to nursery regarding observations, small group work and individual reading.  Throughout the year meetings will take place based on phonics, reading and assessment.  Constant communication with parents.  Two parents evenings throughout the year (Autumn and Spring), reports at the very end of the year.

SCHOOL ROUTINE

 Door opens at 8.45am  School bells ring at 8.55am Snack time  9.00am -9.20am phonics  9.20am whole class input  9.40am -12.00am continuous provision and group work  12.00 -1.00pm lunch  1.00pm-2.00pm continuous provision and group work  2.20pm-2.40 pm – guided reading and mental maths  3.20pm home time

SCHOOL ROUTINES

 School opens at 8.45a.m and lessons start at 8.55.a.m  When dropping your child off in a morning please bring your child to the back door

• f the classroom through the play area where you will be met by a Reception

member of staff.  School finishes at 3.20pm and children can be collected from the Reception Play

• area. If your child has to be collected by someone unknown to the school (i.e. not

the regular person) please inform both the office and the teacher. We do not allow children to be collected by undesignated persons unless informed of any changes.  Late collections – this is sometimes unavoidable, in such circumstances you must inform the office.

BREAKFAST CLUB

 Ran by familiar school staff  Opens at 7.45am  Takes place in the hall  Price £2.60  Options to eat are cereal, toast with preserves, bagel, pancakes, fruit and fruit juice or milk to drink.  Activities and games.

AFTERSCHOOL CLUB

 Ran by Ms Baron  Either in the hall or a class room  3.20pm – 5.30pm  Price £7.50 per session  Fun games, activities, drinks and healthy snacks.  Need to know in advance whether you child is to attend

SCHOOL DINNER

 Universal free school meals Reception –Year 2

UNIFORM

 Grey trousers/ skirt/ pinafore - named  Blue polo shirt – named

 On display – PLEASE NAME EVERYTHING  P.E bags – just pumps initially until after half term  Book bag  Drinks bottle  Wellies needed pegged together with name in each welly.  Water proofs

SNACK AND CHAT

 £10 per half term

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Week 1 Wholemeal Toast Cheese and crackers Melon Cornflakes Yoghurt Week 2 Rice krispies Crumpets and butter Wholemeal pitta and humous Rice cakes and cheese spread Fruit salad Week 3 Plain pancakes Breadsticks ( low salt) and tsatziki Wraps with cheese Weetabix with milk Tinned peaches and yoghurt

Snack menu EYFS Suggestions

MILK

 If you wish for your child to be on milk I would encourage you to sign up as soon as possible so it is ready for September.  Cool milk

WHAT DO WE EXPECT?

 To undress and dress themselves  To toilet themselves  To be able to use a knife and fork

HELPFUL THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOUR CHILD STARTS SCHOOL

 Accustom your child to use / hold a pencil correctly  Accustom your child to use scissors  Get your child to practise writing/ recognising their own name  Your child will be taught to read by the new phonics system, teaching your child the a, b, c method could confuse them, if you require further information regarding the method in use please ask the class teacher.

ANYTHING YOU FEEL WE NEED TO KNOW

 We are very approachable – please talk to us about:  Speech and language  Toileting  Eating  Anything else you feel we may need to know i.e. adoption

CONTACTS

 It is extremely important we have current phone numbers.  Up to date medical information.  Medication in school.  If you are worried / concerned please ring.  Attendance. If ill please ring. Holidays  Holidays in school time.

PRE SCHOOL VISIT MONDAY 8TH JULY

 Either:  Morning 9.15-11.15 (Snack, drink and coat needed)  Afternoon 1.15 – 3.00 (Snack, drink and coat needed)  All day 9.15-3.00 (Packed lunch, snack, drink and coat needed)  Meet their class teacher and familiarise themselves with school and the routines.

CURRENT NURSERY VISIT

PARENT MEETINGS

Thursday 18th July By appointment only

SEPTEMBER

 Monday 2nd September  8.55am – 3.20pm

LITTLE BELLS

 Open 8am – 6pm  Term time only  £40 per day  Age 3  Government provided 15 or 30 hours free childcare is available

CHECK LIST

 Fill in nursery days  Signed up for Parents’ Meeting Day Thursday 18th July 2019  Put name down for Breakfast Club or After-School Club if needed

Thank you