Parents information - 2020

EYFS 2020 - 21

Welcome to theFoundation Stage…

….. where learning is fun!

Welcome - Meet the team- Introduction to the curriculum- Induction process- Preparation- Daily Routine- Additional information

Meet the Team

The CurriculumThe curriculum is divided into seven areas of learning and development. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected.

Prime areas:

1) Personal, Social and Emotional Development

2) Communication and Language

3) Physical Development

Specific Areas through which the prime areas are strengthened and applied:

1) Literacy

2) Mathematics

3) Understanding the world

4) Expressive Arts and Design

Communication and Language

Communication and language is used to assess children's ability to speak, pay attention, listen and understand. Children do this in range of ways including, listening to stories, responding appropriately to what people say, by articulating and expressing their feelings and developing their own narratives and connecting ideas or events.

Physical Development

Physical development is used to develop a child's movement, handling of objects, understanding of their own body and health and levels of self-care.Children do this in range of ways including

spacial - awareness when moving, co-ordination of small and large movements and effectively using tools and equipment.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Personal, social and emotional development is used to encourage a child's self-confidence and self-awareness, how to manage their feelings and behaviour and form positive relationships with others.Children do this in range of ways including, trying new activities, saying when they do or don't need help and learning how to show their feelings. It also helps children to understand that some behaviour is unacceptable and has consequences and develops how they play co-

LiteracyLiteracy is used to develop a child's ability read and write. Children show this in range of ways including sharing and listening to stories, familiarity with phonics including distinguishing between different sounds and recognising letters and the sounds they make. Recognising words and simple sentences and demonstrating understanding of what they have read. The ability to mark make, write spoken sounds

MathematicsMathematics is used to develop a child's confidence and ability with number including counting and recognising numerals and symbols. It also encourages their understanding of shapes, space and measures. It is important children are able to do this in a range of ways including adding and subtracting, using quantities and objects and understanding concepts like weight, position, distance and money.

Understanding the WorldUnderstanding the world is used to develop

a child's familiarity with technology and their understanding of geography, science and people and communities. Children can show this in range of ways including talking about themselves and their family, the similarities and differences between people, observing animals and plants how they differ and how the world around them is different from place to place. They also learn about the

Expressive Arts and DesignExpressive arts and design is used to

develop a child's imagination, creativity and their ability to use media and materials. Children do this in range of ways including singing songs and making music, dancing, role-play, playing with colours, textures and design. All of these approaches to expressive arts help children to represent and understand their own feelings and ideas.

September Induction

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Parent Appointments

Wednesday 2nd September

Part Time Attendance

Monday 7th until Friday 11th September

9.00-11.00 OR 1.00-3.00

Full Time Attendance

Monday 14th until Friday 18th September

8.55am – 2.00pm

(Reception Gate open from 8.40)

Monday 21st until 25th September

8.55am until 3pm

(Reception Gate open from 8.40)

(After School Club Available – booking required*)

*If you feel your child is confident.

Induction: Meet the teacherA brief chat between parent and teacher to

find out a little bit more about your child before they start school.

Please bring along any questions or concerns you may have.

Induction: Stay and PlayStay and Play sessions

Thursday 3rd September OR Friday 4h September

9.00 – 10.00 or 11.00 – 12.00

This is a chance for you and your child to spend some time in their classroom and to explore their new

surroundings.

Induction: Part time / Full time attendance

Starting school is a momentous time in your child’s life and is hard work when you are 4!

Children are often very tired as they adjust to new faces and routines.

This is why we allow them to settle in gradually by extending their day to include staying for lunch before they spend a ‘full’ day in school

from 9am until 3pm.

Practical Preparation

• Uniform Supplier ‘Stitch Design’ www.stitchdesign.co.uk

• PE Kit (black pumps, Velcro fastening) and PE Pump bag

• Reading Book Bag• Water Bottle – Available from school(we will provide your first one free of

charge)• Name Labels (on everything)

How best to support your child before starting school

• PACEY ( Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years) have produced some useful fact sheets about how to prepare your child for starting school in a variety of ways and we have published these to our website or you can access them on www.pacey.org.uk

• Encourage your children to talk about school in a positive light but to also share any worries that they may have .Our transition booklet is a good way of talking about new places and faces and your child will be able to familiarise themselves with their new ‘big’ school in advance.

• Talk, talk, talk! When you are in the car or out and about – discuss with children what they can see and hear , what the weather is like or how they are feeling. Encourage them to count and look out for signs and letters from their

The School Day8.40 – Reception gate openSelf registration and activities to welcome children8.55 - RegistrationTogether timeSmall group adult led activityIndoor/Outdoor child-initiated learningAdult supporting and enhancing continuous provisionContinuous snackTogether time – Phonics12.00 – 1.15 - Lunch timePlaytimeTogether time - MathsIndoor/Outdoor supported by adultsTidy up timeTogether time to review learning or share story3pm - Home time

The School Day•Collection – Written consent needed for someone new to collect your child, either by a note in a book bag or by emailing the school office. •Reporting Absence: 0151 722 2982 •Please call to let the School office know on the first day of absence.

Familiar Faces

School Office (8.00 – 4.30pm)Mrs M Murray - Business Manager

Miss R Latham – Finance Officer Miss H Bowers – Admin Assistant

Telephone: 0151 722 2982

Georgina McLinden – Breakfast and After School Club Manager

Keeping In TouchWebsite: https://ourladysbishopeton.com/

ParentApp: Details coming soon.

Twitter: @BishopEton

Twitter: @olbeHSA

Evidence Me Online Learning Journal(Please provide your email address)

Snack and School Dinners

EYFS and KS1 Free School Meal

- Varied selection of Hot and cold meals

- Grab Bag (2 weeks)

Continuous Snack Provision*

Free Fruit

Milk (Contribution required once child turns 5)

Range of healthy snacks

Upcoming EventsAutumn Term

Welcome Assembly Reading and Handwriting Meeting

Maths MeetingParent’s Evening

Helpful hints…..- Labels: Please make us aware of any shortened names / alternate spellings so we can name your child’s coat pegs etc. correctly.- Settling in: It can be a difficult time for some children – Try not to worry!- Raising Concerns: If it is a worry for you, it is a worry for us, please come and talk to us.

Helpful hints…..

-Have you returned all the required documentation?

- Do we have your correct contact email address?

We look forward to meeting you and your

children at your induction visits.

EYFS 2020-21