Welcome to Green Oaks Primary Academy RECEPTION 2020

Welcome to Green Oaks Primary Academy RECEPTION 2020 -2021 WOODPECKER CLASS

Early Years Team Reception class teacher- Miss Gorton Reception Teaching assistant- Mrs Spencer Early Years lead and Nursery Teacher- Mriss Quadrino Nursery Teaching assistant- Miss Kifer Teach assistant across both Reception and Nursery- Miss Kendal PPA cover teacher- Mrs Reay PPA cover teacher- Mrs White

Early Years Curriculum- EYFS Prime Areas of Learning Personal, Physical Social and Emotional Development Communication and Language

Early Years Curriculum- EYFS continued Specific areas of learning Literacy Maths Understanding Expressive of the World Arts and Design

How your child will be learning in Reception Through play and exploring- indoors and outdoors Short whole class teaching such as phonics and maths Adult focussed tasks in groups, 1: 1 or independently Having a snack and social times with friends P. E

How we capture your child’s learning Observations of children at play- this is recorded on Tapestry Spontaneous and narrative observations- also recorded on Tapestry Photographs of children engaged in active learning Children’s comments Children’s recorded work in their maths and writing books Learning at home- Comments and observations from

Home learning and Tapestry We want to hear about all the wonderful learning your children will be doing at home Home learning will be sent home weekly via Tapestry and we really enjoy responses back from parents via Tapestry. We will provide support on how to use Tapestry

What is Tapestry? Tapestry is a secure online learning journal that you will be able to use to see your child’s learning in Reception. It can be accessed via the internet on a smartphone, tablet or computer. You will be able to see photos, videos and written observations of your child’s learning through play and real experiences. You will be able to add their learning experiences from home You will receive a letter explaining all the data protection details and how to create your account We are here to support you in accessing and uploading if needed

What does a day in Reception look like? 9: 00 - Children come into school. We will explain further when you visit 9: 10 - Phonics- The time depends on the stage of the year. We progress to a half hour session when the children are ready 9: 40 - 11: 20/30 - Continuous provision. Children can play inside and outside. They may be called by adults to do small group or 1: 1 tasks. 11: 20/30 -11: 50 - Literacy carpet session. To start with this will be less time and focused on reading stories but like phonics it will progress. 11: 50 -12: 00 - Wash hands and prepare for lunch 12: 00 -12: 45 - Lunch

What does a day in Reception look like? Continued 12: 45 -1: 15 - Whole class maths session- again we will build up to the half hour session 1: 15 -2: 45 - Continuous provision. Children can play inside and outside. They may be called by adults to do small group or 1: 1 tasks. 2: 45 - 3: 10 - Tidy up and story 3: 00 - End of the day We will also have P. E, a visit to the library and assemblies when the children are ready for these steps

Transition We will be contacting your child's previous setting to speak to their key worker Transfer day- In September you will be invited with your child to visit and play. This is a session for both you and your child and you are expected to stay with them. This will be held on the 9 th of September 1: 1 Visits- In September we will be inviting you for a 1: 1 visit with your child into the classroom. This is a chance for your child to get to know us and their school environment. It is also a chance for yourselves to talk to us in quiet about and questions or concerns. Please see your letter sent home for

Transition continued In September there will be a period of time all children are part-time. This is from Thursday the 10 th to Friday the 18 th If both us and you feel your child will benefit from a longer period of time part- time we can extend this on an individual basis for a short period of time

School readiness

What does my child need? Uniform- Please name ALL items of clothing P. E Kit- Your child need to arrive at school in their P. E kit on a Monday and Thursday. Please be mindful of the weather as they will remain in these clothes all day Book bag Wellies- Named and kept in school £ 1 snack money per each week- Sent via parents pay as we are a cashless school (see letter) Spare clothes in a named bag- These are very important in case your child has an accident or gets muddy or wet playing- Please name ALL items

COVID-19 specific information Some of our provision will be un-available due to restrictions- for example sand The children will be encouraged to wash their hands regularly We understand some children may need parents support to settle, however if yourself enter the building you will need to wash your hands and please try encourage your child to leave you at the door Please keep your child at home if they show any signs of COVID-19

Signs of COVID-19 A new continuous cough A high temperature Shortness of breath Loss of smell or taste

Any questions? Thank you for watching Annaleigh Gorton