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The aim of this visit is to welcome you and your family to Ettington Church of England Primary School and give you an introduction to school life.

WELCOME TO RECEPTION

Staff

• Mr David Johnson – Head Teacher
• Mrs Michelle Crowe – Assistant Head Teacher / Phase Leader
• Mrs Alice Gold (3 days) & Mrs Anita Twyman (2 days) –

Reception Teachers

• Mrs Theresa Nichols – Reception Teaching Assistant
• Mrs Mary Patel – Chair of Governors
• Mrs Lorraine Holmes – Business Manager (Office Staff)

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Introductions and meet the staff
• Daily Class and School Routines
• Overview of curriculum and how you can support
• Induction arrangements
• Preparing your child for school
• Practical Information, Concerns & Medical Matters
• Induction Pack: Lunches, uniform, milk, forms etc
• Refreshments and time to chat with staff and other parents

DAILY ORGANISATION

8:45 Gate opens 8:50 Children line up when the bell rings 9:00 – 9:30 Assembly Learning Activities 10:30-10:45 Playtime (snack) Learning Activities 12:00-1:15 Lunch Time Learning Activities 3:15 Home Time

So what happens in Reception…

When children are asked; ‘What have you been doing in school today?’ the common response is, ‘We played with the sand and toys.’

Children:

• Work in a variety of groups (talking partners etc)
• Enjoy opportunities of both teacher and child led activities
• Experience both indoor and outdoor activities
• Encounter many opportunities for role play rich with discussion

Phonics

• Phonics, blending of letters to form initial sounds. E.g.

s and h make sh…

• Sounds rather than letter names.
• Children learn through a combination of pictures and

actions for each sound.

• Daily diet of phonics.
• Teacher led activities, often using interactive

whiteboard.

• Sounds brought home to reinforce learning.
• Includes letter formation and sound.

Literacy & Language

• Covers communication through reading, writing,

speaking and listening skills.

• Provide opportunities to imagine and recreate

experiences through activities (exploring language as they do so).

• To make connections between school, home and

the wider community.

• To have access to, and share a wide range of

rhymes, stories, poems, songs and non-fiction books.

Reading

• Emphasis on learning through a range of strategies

with strong emphasis on phonics.

• Learn to recognise a series of High Frequency Words,

many of which cannot be sounded out phonically.

• Also look at context and other clues to assist in

understanding text.

• Comprehension (understanding the text) is just as

important as de-coding each word.

Reading Books

• Begin by looking at books without text, telling
• wn stories from pictures. If they can already

read however don’t hold them back!

• Main reading scheme is Oxford Reading Tree (see

examples on display).

• Children work through scheme at own pace,

demonstrating understanding.

• Books supplemented by others at same level as

required (further examples on display).

Reading at home

• Children bring home scheme books each week, from

an early point in the first term.

• Please share these with your child, reading to them

and encouraging them to read to you as they gain confidence.

• Remember to record in their yellow reading record, be

honest, sometimes reading with your child can be painful . (Please note that not all in-school reading will be recorded in this book).

• Repetition is the key! Little and often is best.
• Don’t force your child to read; work hard to develop a

healthy attitude towards books.

Writing

• Children begin with “wiggles and squiggles”.
• They begin to ascribe meaning to these marks.
• Increasingly use phonic knowledge and letter

formation in their writing

• Write simple “CVC” words as knowledge increases.

E.g. Cat.

• By the end of the year they will understand VCOP

Mathematical Development

• Counting, sorting, matching, patterns and connections
• Children work with numbers, shape, space and measures.
• Children learn through stories, songs, games and imaginative

play.

• E.g. Capacity is taught by playing with water and a variety of

containers

What you can do to help!

• Encourage children to draw, paint etc
• Show children your writing, shopping lists, things to do, cards.
• Make scrap books, write postcards, party invitations.
• Develop fine motor skills by cutting, sewing, dot-to-dots
• Read bedtime stories to your child and with your child!
• Look at and talk about printed language in their environment, such as on

food packets, road signs, labels and leaflets.

• Point out numbers around you, on houses, cars, television channels,

cookers and microwaves,

• Say number names in order as you climb the stairs, count teddies on a

bed, plates on the table.

• Compare quantities, who has the most sweets, which shopping bag is

heavier?

• Sing simple number rhymes such as ‘10 Green Bottles.’

3 PRIME AREAS

• 1. Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• 2. Communication and Language
• 3. Physical Development

The PRIME AREAS are fundamental throughout the EYFS 7 AREAS OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

4 SPECIFIC AREAS

• LITERACY
• MATHEMATICS
• UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD
• EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND DESIGN
• These include the essential skills and knowledge for

children to participate successfully in society 7 AREAS OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Induction Process

Monday 12th September: 9:15 -11:45 Group A (Half the class) 1:30-3:00 Group B (Half the class) Tuesday 13th September: 9:15-11:45 Group B (Half the class) 1:30-3:00 Group A (Half the class) Wednesday 14th September: 8:50 – 1:30 Whole Class – Lunch Thursday 15th September onwards:8:50-3:15 Full Days commence

HOME VISITS September

• We hope all parents will sign up for home visit with Mrs Gold or

Mrs Twyman, who will to come out to your house and meet you and your child in a context they feel familiar and happy with.

• Home visits will take place during the week commencing 5th

September . Please complete the enclosed form and we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.

• Home visits are recommended but not compulsory.

Little Accidents

• Children sometimes have “accidents” so please provide a set of spare

clothes.

• All children will be encouraged to go to the toilet independently. They

may need a little more practise before they begin school.

• Also encourage them to flush the toilet and always wash their hands,

even if they didn’t really need to go!

• Very occasionally, we may call a parent to come into school and clean

and change their child if it is required.

Practical Details

• Please ensure all uniform is labelled with child’s name,

especially PE equipment

• Children need to have a coat in school, hats for summer. Sun

cream must be applied at home

• Children will need a pair of labelled wellie boots
• Packed lunches in named lunch box and a drink
• No chocolate, nuts, sweets, fizzy drinks please as we are a

‘Healthy School’.

• We provide free fruit each break time (and tuck shop for a

small fee).

Medical Matters

• Any sickness or diarrhoea, must be followed by 48 hrs absence.
• Head lice are common! Please check weekly and treat as

recommended.

• Any absence telephone school office by 9.00am explaining why.

Please remember that children are expected to attend school every day unless they are unwell. (We can only authorise term time holidays in exceptional circumstances).

• Any medicines can only be administered by prior arrangement

via the office and with a member of the Senior Management Team.

Communication

• We operate an open door policy and are always pleased to

meet or talk on the phone to any parent requiring information or advice.

• We will provide regular opportunities for parents to visit

school, meet the staff and see first-hand your child’s learning.

• The class teacher should be able to assist with any concerns in

the first instance. Please ensure you arrange a mutually convenient time. The morning is not a suitable time to chat to teachers.

• Fortnightly newsletters will update you of all you need to

know.

• Visit our excellent website for useful information regarding :

events, the curriculum and school policies.

Other Important People

• Friends of Ettington School (FoES) – parents,

relatives & neighbours who organise regular fund-raising and social events for the children and their families.

• Governors – Oversee the running &

management of the school and monitor data and policies. Include: Parent, Staff, Local Authority and Church representatives.

• Parent Council – 2 representatives from each

year group who work with the Senior Leadership Team to help implement change.

And Finally

We value a strong relationship with our parents and their families, please make every effort to be involved in your child’s education as it really does make a difference! We do appreciate this is a big step for everybody. Enjoy it… Thank you for choosing our wonderful school for your child and for attending today. Please enjoy some refreshments and have a chat with other parents and staff.