Pinewood Infant School Year R Induction Evening June

Pinewood Infant School Year R Induction Evening June 2020

Outline of the Presentation • • • Welcome and Introductions The School Day – Routines School Uniform Lunches Tapestry School Readiness Reading Additional Needs Other Information & Parent Partnership The Governing Body Transition Questions

Governing Body Victoria Rogers – Chair of Governors “A team of dedicated and committed governors bring a wide range of skills and expertise to the governing body and use these well to hold leaders to account for pupils’ achievement and well-being. ” Ofsted 2016

Who’s who Mr Paul Shakespeare Acting Headteacher Miss Hayley Smith Teacher Mrs Carolyn Burleigh Head of Teaching and learning/SENCo Mr Matthew Nicholas Teacher Miss Lucy Cooley English Leader Mrs Susan Fuller LSA Mrs Kim Tomlin Finance & Admin Officer Mrs Sarah Dorning-Mills LSA Miss Nicola Pearson Admin Assistant Mrs Louise Prins ELSA

Key Information • Parent Partnership: Open door policy, communication, appointments • Pupil Premium www 3. hants. gov. uk/hc 3 s/freeschoolmeals • PTA – Parent Teacher Association • Absence/holidays

Key Information • The School Office • Communications: Parentmail, Newsletters & Website • Contact Details • Medical needs and Illness • Collecting Children

The School Day 8. 35 am Doors open 8. 45 am Morning registration 8. 50 am Morning school begins 12. 00 pm-1. 00 pm Lunch 3. 15 pm End of school day There are no formal breaks in Year R as the children have continuous provision in the Early Years.

School Routines Hang up their coat Register by putting their ladybird on the leaf Put their book bag in their tray Put their water bottle in the tray

School Routines

School Uniform Girls: Navy pinafore dress, skirt or trousers (not leggings, ski-pants etc. ) White blouse or polo shirt Cornflower blue school cardigan or sweatshirt Blue and white striped dress (summer) Boys: Navy trousers or shorts (not jeans or jogging bottoms) White shirt or polo shirt Cornflower blue school sweatshirt

School Uniform and Equipment PE kit: • Navy shorts and a white T shirt trainers and socks, • Drawstring PE bag Children will also need: • Book bag, • Water bottle • Wellies

School Uniform and Equipment These items can be bought from the school office: • • • Sweatshirts Fleece Tops Cardigans Book Bags P. E. Bags Baseball, Legionnaire and Sun hats

School Lunch • School lunches are cooked on the premises by Hampshire Caterers – HC 3 s • They are currently free to all children in their infant years. • The majority of the children have the school lunch. • The children are supervised by lunchtime assistants

Keeping You Informed • • ‘An easy-to-use and secure online learning journal helping staff and families celebrate their children’s learning and development. ’ • • We use Tapestry to record the ‘wow’ moments in your child’s learning. Only you and the teachers at school can access your child’s online learning journal. Tapestry allows you to upload your own photos and videos of your child’s proudest moments. It is a great way for you to help our assessment of your child.

School Readiness How to help your child become ‘School ready’. • • • Personal hygiene Feeding themselves Dressing and undressing Name recognition Tidying up Routines

Importance of Reading • • • Builds a love of stories Develops imagination and makes them inquisitive Improves vocabulary Understand to read from top to bottom, left to right, front to back Discuss opinions and reasons Adds expression Learn about different genres and authors Become familiar with different stories, settings and characters High concentration and better attention spans Become more fluent readers Quality time together

Reading: What to expect • Reading book to match reading ability and book bag to take home each day • Reading Reward: Read 5 x per week (Reading Rocket Display) • Daily phonics lessons and continuous provision to enhance learning • Weekly library sessions • Daily story time • Parent workshops throughout the year • Continuous parental support

Additional Needs • All children are different and learn at different speeds. • Good support in the school and access to other professionals. • Language Link in Autumn term and DEST in summer term. • Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) • If we are concerned, you will be informed. • If you are concerned, come and talk to us.

Transition • • • Parents’ meeting – Virtual presentation Frequently Asked Questions Begin communications using Tapestry Videos from Year R staff Transition books for children Sharing of information with key workers from pre-schools and parents – via phone • Home visits – Please select 1 day from the list below Monday 7 th September or Tuesday 8 th September

September Transition • Thursday 3 rd and Friday 4 th September – INSET days • Monday 7 th and Tuesday 8 th September– home visits Children start school on Wednesday 9 th September as half days. • Wednesday 9 th September – Wednesday 16 th September – Mornings 8: 35 am – 11: 25 am: Children born February- August – Afternoons 12: 20 pm – 3: 10 pm: Children born September – January • Thursday 17 th September - ALL children arrive for a morning session and parents return at 11: 50 am to join their child for lunch in the hall. Your child will go home with you after lunch. • Friday 18 th September – Parents can choose for their child to be full time. There will be an opportunity to discuss this with your child’s teacher if you have any concerns.

The Next 12 Weeks • Share story books • Talk to your child • Get out and about • Develop independence skills • Name everything! • Enjoy them!

Questions? We will be collating some frequently asked questions that may be of help to you. If you have further questions, please email them into school admin and we will update them twice weekly (as long as questions are asked). Thank you for your attendance we look forward to you becoming part of Pinewood Infant School in September.