Welcome to Foundation Stage 2 Information To help

Welcome to Foundation Stage 2

Information…. • To help you to understand the curriculum that your child will be covering in FS 2. • To understand the how we teach in order to cover the requirements of the curriculum. • To identify the key ways in which you can help your child at home and in school.

The Staff • Reception Teacher – TBC • TA – Mrs Catherine Harvey – 2 days • TA - Mrs Ruth Ling – 3 days

What is the Early Years Foundation Stage? • The Early Years Foundation Stage (E. Y. F. S. ) is the stage of education for children from birth to the end of the Reception year. • It is based on the recognition that children learn best through play and active learning.

The E. Y. F. S. is based on 4 themes. 1 A Unique Child 2 Positive Relationships 3 Enabling Environments 4 Learning and Development

Within theme of Learning and Development there are six areas. All areas are connected to one another and are equally important. 1. Personal, Social and Emotional Development 2. Communication, Language & Literacy 3. Number and Shape, Space and Measures 4. Knowledge & Understanding of the World 5. Physical Development 6. Creative Development

Personal, Social and Emotional Development The children will be learning to: • become self-confident; • take an interest in things; • know what their own needs are; • dress and undress independently; • become independent; • tell the difference between right and wrong.

Communication, Language and Literacy The children will be learning to: • talk confidently and clearly • enjoy listening to stories, songs and poems • hear and say sounds, and link them to the alphabet • read and write familiar words • learn to use a pencil effectively

Number and Shape, Space and Measures The children will be learning to: • develop an understanding of maths through games, practical activities, stories and imaginative play • Have an understanding of what numbers mean and develop concepts such as more/less, ordering, sharing, 'heavier than' or 'bigger’ • be aware of shapes and space.

Knowledge and Understanding of the World The children will explore: • find out about the world around them, asking questions about it • build with different materials, know about everyday technology and learn what it is used for • find out about past events in their lives and their families' lives • find out about different cultures and beliefs.

Creative Development The children will explore: • colours and shapes; • making things; • role play; • making music.

Physical Development The children will be learning to: • move confidently; • control their body; • handle equipment.

A typical day in FS 2… • • • • 8. 50 -9. 00 Self register /Short carpet activity /Register 9. 00 - 9. 30 Whole school assembly 9. 30 - 9. 45 Visual timetable/Day, Date, Weather Topic Input/K & U of the World 9. 45 – 10. 25 Adult led activities/Interventions Indoor and outdoor play - children self select equipment/explore their own interests 10. 30 - 10. 50 Playtime/Snack Time (milk & fruit) 10. 55 - 11. 10 Phonics Input 11. 10 – 11. 45 Adult led activities/1: 1 interventions Indoor and outdoor play - children self select equipment, they have opportunities to explore their own interests 11. 50 – 12. 00 Tidy up time/wash hands 12. 00 - 1. 00 Lunch time 1. 00 – 1. 15 Whole class Input- Maths based 1. 15 – 2. 30 PE/MUSIC/DANCE Indoor and outdoor play - children self select equipment/explore their own interests 2. 30 - 3 pm – Carpet time – Show and Tell/Home time.

The first few weeks We will find out what the children already know and can do and use this information to help us develop an individual learning programme for each child. Each child has their own Folders. They have a Literacy folder, maths folder, a topic folder and an assessment file. They will also have an electronic file on the I pad that will have photographs and ongoing experiences and observations. We value any contribution that you would like to make to these folders in helping us meet your child’s needs.

Other matters… • Uniform – ALL NAMED • Return book bags every day. • Check your child’s bag for letters every day. • A home/school reading diary and reading book for your child.

First day routine To be confirmed…. .

• • • Activities to do at home �Put coat on & do it up �Turn clothes the right way round �Recognise name on clothing �Dress without help �Manage in the toilet �Wash hands �Make his/her needs known �Tidy toys away �NOT necessary to write name

Toilets • Work towards your child using the toilet without help • Spare pants & socks at school • Please tell us if this is an area of difficulty • Children will be allowed to go at any time

Assessment • The Reception Year is a continuation of The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) • We use a Baseline Assessment which will be completed during the induction period. Judgements will be made through observations by the class teacher and teaching assistant. • Assessments are made throughout the year and recorded in a variety of ways. • – Electronic Learning Journals • – Work Evidence • – Observations • You will receive an end of year report showing final assessments of the EYFS Profile/Early Learning Goals.

Reading at Clifford All Saints School…. • Oxford Reading Tree - Reading scheme at school • Home readers – a mixture of reading books • • Book Bags – home/school diary • Phonics evening – to follow in September…. .

And Finally… • If you would like to come in to school to help out in Foundation Stage we are always grateful for volunteers! • If you have any worries or concerns once your child has started school, then please come in and see any of the Reception team or any of the office team and will do our best to help you • If you have any questions about Reception, please email: enquiries@cliffordallsaints. sheffield. sch. uk • We look forward to seeing you in September!