Dormers Wells Infant and Junior School Reception Our

Dormers Wells Infant and Junior School Reception

Our Team Head Teacher: Mrs Toni George Deputy Head Teacher : Mrs Nicola Simpson EYFS leader : Mr Peter Simpson Reception Class Teachers: Miss Michelle Moreno (Reception Lead) Miss Sharlene Cunningham Ms Marvis Cummins

An average day in Reception - Carpet session – Introduction to the day/Literacy lesson - Free flow learning inside and outside (including child initiated and adult led activities) - Phonics teaching session - Free flow learning inside and outside (including child initiated and adult led activities) - Lunch - Carpet teaching session - Free flow learning - Maths Meeting - Free flow learning - End of the day: singing/story

THINGS WE ARE SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD WITH

Toileting • Please make sure your child is able to use the toilet independently. • If your child is not confident speaking in English please make sure they are able to ask to go to the toilet.

Eating • Please help your child to cut and eat their food by themselves. • We encourage all children to eat something during the day however please do not be alarmed if they come hungry. • Getting used to eating in a different environment can be a big step for children but their teachers will support them in this.

Day time naps/Bedtime • We do not have a nap time during the Reception day. • However, we do understand that the children can become tired during the first few weeks back at school. • Please try to put your child to sleep at a reasonable hour so they are able to fully engaged in the school day.

Name writing • If your child is starting to show an interest in writing – please make sure they are using lower case letters rather than capital letters. (Other than at the beginning of their name) Sara h

Maths • Help your child develop their maths skills by: – Pointing out numbers in the environment (buses, doors and page numbers) – Encouraging them to count simple amounts of items – Pointing out shapes in the environment

Phonics • We teach all children phonics in Reception. • Phonics uses the sounds the letters make blended together to read words. • We teach a distinct phonics lesson 4 days a week. • Please try to use phonic sounds rather than letter names when reading with your child at home. • HELP YOUR CHILD TO READ WORKSHOP: date TBC

Homework • Due to the current situation we will not be sending homework home. • We are doing this to limit contamination and prevent the spread of Covid 19.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Hours of the day • The Reception school day starts at 9: 00 am due the current situation. • Please enter through the street gate next to the Nursery – walk down and wait at your child’s classroom gate. All gates have been clearly labelled. • It is important that everyone is at school on time so we can make the most of learning time. • The school day finishes at 2. 50 pm due to the current situation. Please wait at your child’s classroom gate for your child to be dismissed to you.

Free lunches • All children in Reception, Year One and Year Two are entitled to a free school meal at lunch. • Please register via the school office/ or let your child’s class teacher know. • Please also tell us of any dietary requirements your child may have (Allergies, Vegetarian, Halal, Non – Halal)

Uniform • All children at Dormers Wells must wear uniform. • Please make sure all items of uniform (particularly jumpers) are clearly named. • Shoes must be black – we recommend velcro fasteners as children can use themselves. • Logo’d items are available from Fashion Mark

Uniform:

Dormers Wells School Uniform 2020

Book bags • All children must have a purple flat book bag to bring their reading book to and from school in. These are also available from Fashion Mark. – Please note that Rucksacks are not acceptable.

What do I do if I am worried about something? Class teacher Reception Leader (Miss Moreno) EYFS Leader (Mr Simpson) Head or Deputy Head Teacher

ANY QUESTIONS?