Pre-School Parents Meeting15th September 2015

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• The Early Years Curriculum gives National Guidance of Expected Development for children from birth to 5 years of age dependent on their age.

• By the end of the Foundation Stage (end of Reception) some children will be at an Exceeded Level, others will be at the Expected Level and some children may still be at an Emerging Level. (still working towards these expectations)

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• Preschool accept children when they reach the age of three.(36 months)

• The Foundation Stage continues to the end of the Reception year.(0-60 months)

• The Foundation Stage prepares children for learning in Key Stage1 (Y1/Y2) and is consistent with the National Curriculum.

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• Each child is different and we take their Characteristics of Effective learning into consideration when planning activities.

• Through careful observations, discussions with you and your child we will endeavour to match learning to their individual needs and styles of learning.

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Foundation Stage Areas of

Learning and Development

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• Each age range has clearly defined expectations for all Areas of Learning.

• They identify developing knowledge, skills and understanding.

• Progression is shown by what each child has achieved in the different age ranges.

• The opposite table shows an example of Personal, Social and Emotional development: Making Relationships

Age Range Development Matters

22-36 months

•Interested in others’ play

and starting to join in.•Seeks out others to share experiences.•Shows affection and concern for people who are special to them.•May form a special friendship with another child.

30-50

months

•Show increasing confidence in new situations.•Talk freely about their home and community.•Take pleasure in gaining more complex skills.•Have a sense of personal identity.

40-60+ •Express needs and feelings in appropriate ways.•Have an awareness and pride in self as having own identity and abilities.

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The curriculum is split into; Prime Areas of Learning• These areas support learning in all other

areas and are fundamental throughout their time in Pre-School.

Specific Areas of Learning• These include essential skills and

knowledge and provide important contexts for learning.

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• To develop a strong sense of ‘self’.

• To develop confidence and self esteem.

• To encourage children to work together and to work with adults.

• To manage feelings and behaviour.

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• To develop & improve skills in coordination & control.

• To feel positive & confident about their bodies & keeping healthy.

• To develop a positive sense of well being.

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This is split into:

• Listening and attention

• Understanding

• Speaking

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• We feel that the Prime Areas of Learning are the most essential areas for children’s readiness for future learning and healthy development

• It provides for early intervention where necessary

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• ReadingExploring booksListening and making sense of storiesRecognising their own name (and others)Beginning to recognise labels etc in their environment

• WritingEarly mark makingName writing

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• To develop and encourage an understanding of number, space, shape & measures.

• To develop problem solving, prediction, decision & pattern making skills.

All through Exploration and Play

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• The World-to develop skills that help children to make sense of the world they live in. These form the foundation to later learning in History, Geography, Science

• Technology & ICT.

• People and Communities-to give opportunities to explore issues of gender, religion, culture & disability etc.

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• Exploring and using media and materials-to create & express themselves through Art, Music, Dance & imaginative play.

• To have opportunities & time to explore & develop ideas.

• Being imaginative- using role play, small world activities and all art and craft work

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• Focussed Ongoing Observations (Learning Journals which will be shared with you at the end of every term - your input is greatly valued)

• Aspects (Beginning and End of Year)

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• Spanish• ICT• PE• Assemblies• Church Assemblies• Christmas Production• Forest School• Music

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• All About Me

• Festivals/People Who Help Us

• Healthy Me

• Mini Beasts

• Growing

• Favourite Stories/Nursery Rhymes

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• Encourage your child to come into Pre-School independently

• PLEASE name ALL items of clothing including shoes

• Encourage your child to be independent when dressing.

• Encourage healthy Lunch Boxes/School Lunches.

• Encourage lots of physical outdoor play e.g. ball skills/using large play equipment in the garden, park etc.

• Speaking and listening activities/interaction.

• Encourage mark making/ colouring.

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Every Friday afternoon children from Preschool and Reception come together and do a variety of activities

• Gardening• Cooking• Painting• Crafts• Bikes / Balls• Music

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• Preschool and reception share resources and activities on a daily basis.

• We use the role play area, conservatory and kitchen.

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• Your child is expected to recognise and know their registered name in order to learn to write it at Pre-school.

• For example if a child’s registered name is Henry but is called Harry.

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Thank you all for coming this evening.

Any questions?

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