Starting school
This evening we hope to:
Give you an overview of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Share key information and dates
Answer any questions you have about your child starting school
What is the Early Years Foundation Stage?
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the stage of education for children from the age of three to the
end of the Reception year.
The EYFS Curriculum is based on the recognition that children learn best through play and active learning.
Early Years Foundation Stage
Communication and
language
Physical development
Literacy
Personal, social and emotional
development
Understanding the World
Mathematics
Expressive arts and design
Monitoring Progress
Each of the seven areas of learning has its own set of ‘Early Learning Goals’
which determine what most children are expected to achieve by the end of
Reception Class.
e.g. Understanding ‘Children follow instructions involving several ideas or actions.’
Coming to school
• Encouraging independence
• Talking and playing together
• Helping mathematical thinking and talking
• Rhymes, stories and reading
• Drawing and writing
The first few weeks
We will find out what your child already knows and can do and will
use this information to help us develop an individual learning programme for
each child.
Term One
• Getting along with other children
• Making friends
• Understanding likes and dislikes
• Sharing
• Becoming independent
• Taking responsibility for
your actions
Adults setting standards
• We have the highest expectations of all children
• These we will be encourage through play and interaction with others
• Rules
• Freedom to experiment,
explore and enjoy learning
Taster sessions
• Monday 22nd June Group 1 visit Cherry 9.30 – 10.30 am
• Tuesday 23rd June Group 2 visit Cherry 9.30 – 10.30 am
• Wednesday 24th June Group 3 visit Cherry 9.30 – 10.30 am
• Welcome to stay• Opportunity to ask questions• Opportunity for the children to explore their new
surroundings
Home – School visits
Thursday 3rd – Monday 7th September
An opportunity to meet to discuss any personal concerns or worries as well as discussing achievements and personal interests that your child has.
Time for your child to meet their teacher and teaching assistant
September – the big start
• Tuesday 8th September Group 1 9.00 – 11.30am
• Tuesday 8th September Group 2 12.30 – 3.00pm
• Wednesday 9th September Group 3 9.00 – 11.30am
• Thursday 10th September Whole Class 9.00 - 11.30am
Whole class
• Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September 9am – 11.30am
• Monday 14th Sept until Friday 25th Sept 8.50am – 1.15pm
• Monday 28th Sept attend full time 8.50am – 3.15pm
Reminders
• Name EVERYTHING!
• Please bring in any necessary paperwork - – birth certificate– fruit and vegetable forms– menu– contact sheet– Parent mail
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