Welcome to Nurserys Meet the Teacher session Class

Welcome to Nursery’s ‘Meet the Teacher’ session. Class Teacher: Lauren Manister

Contents: ❖ Introductions ❖ Routine ❖ Settling your child ❖ Nursery Curriculum Overview ❖ Home Learning during self isolation/lockdown ❖ Supporting your child at home ❖ Parentpay ❖ Student Update Form ❖ Covid Symptoms and what to do ❖ Contacting Us

Introductions: Lauren EYFS Coordinator Nursery Teacher Beatrice Forest School Teacher Nursery Teacher (Thurs & Fri afternoons) Hussna Nursery Nurse Salma Teaching Assistant Glena Teaching Assistant Ross Teaching Assistant

Routines and things to remember: ➢ Morning Session 8: 55 -11: 30 am Afternoon Session 1 pm – 3: 30 pm ➢ The Nursery does not close early on Fridays. ➢ Children need to bring in their books bag Mondays & Fridays. ➢ Provide your child with a labelled water bottle. A small snack will be provided in school (fruit, crackers, milk) ➢ You must write your child's name on their clothes –otherwise we are unable to ensure they are returned to you. ➢ Please bring a spare change of clothes to leave on your child's peg in case of accidents.

Settling your child: ► ► We welcome parents to come in and settle their children in the playground. At this time, we ask that parents don't enter the classroom. We understand that the length of time needed to settle will vary from child to child, the team will support you with this Once your child is very settled and happy coming into the Nursery, we ask that you line up and drop them off at the gate at 8: 55 am Reducing the number of adults in the school grounds will help us to keep things clean and safe for the children, parents and our team.

Nursery Curriculum Overview September Key Theme PSED October November All About Me December January Celebrations Settling in and getting to know each other Black History Halloween In Nursery, we respond to and plan around the children’s interests so are flexible with topic areas and key texts. Historically, these are popular topics as an example but even if these are not covered specifically we ensure the children access the full range of learning opportunities within the EYFS Framework. Travelling to the Moon Sharing and turn taking Working and playing together Seasonal events Harvest Possible linked Texts Handa’s Surprise TFW KS 1 perf songs TFW How to Catch a Star TFW Funnybones, Shark in the Park, Gruffalo, Pumpkin Soup, Goldilocks Gruffalo’s Child, Nativity, Polar Bear, Rama and Sita, Can’t you sleep little bear The Way Back Home, Whatever Next, Aliens Love Underpants, Hackney Martian Possible linked Maths Early number and shape through play, song and story Admin / Assess. etc. Settling new children Baseline Assessments Autumn walk March Key Theme PSED Seasonal events Bonfire Night Divali Remembrance Day February Christmas New Year Chinese New Year Exploring shape and pattern Observations Children in Need April Numbers 1 - 5 KS 1 Performance Parent meetings Pantomime May Valentines Day Shrove Tuesday Settling new children June Dentist visit July I Live in London At the Farm Clara Grant School Recognising our feelings and how to manage them Recognising and celebrating what makes us special Meeting and talking to new people World Book Day Mothers Day Downs Syndrome Awareness St George’s Day The Queen’s Birthday Easter Autism Awareness Ramadan/Eid Outdoor Classroom Day (21 st) Father’s Day Leavers’ assembly International Friendship Day Naughty Bus TFW The Very Hungry Caterpillar TFW Jack and The Beanstalk TFW London ABC, Peppa goes to London, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, All are Welcome, the Queen’s Hat Titch, The Tiny Seed, Oliver’s Vegetables, I love Animals, , Rosie’s Walk, The Bee Once we were giants, Lucy and Tom Go to School, Texts Maths Admin / Assess. etc Comparing and talking about shapes in construction activities End of term assessments Exploring London School fayre Spring walk Dentist’s second visit Number investigations 1 -10 Discover Centre Assessments Trip to Mudchute Farm Reports Matching quantities and making things ‘the same’ End of Nursery festival Sports Day Exploring the school ahead of transition

Home Learning - in the event of selfisolation or lockdown: Clara Grant Lockdown Contingency Curriculum ► ► ► Nursery will be using an app called Classdojo to communicate with parents and share home learning in case of a lockdown. We will be sharing your classdojo codes very soon and help you to get set up. If the school has to lock down, I will be posting three activities on Classdojo daily for you to try with your child. * The school will provide more information should we have to revert to home learning

What can you can do to help your child at home: ► Encourage them to become independent in dressing themselves – practise putting on coats, zips and gloves ready for the winter. ► Share stories with your child – they will be bringing home two books each week to read with you. ► Encourage them to try new things, take risks and not give up – e. g. climbing on the slide, trying new foods, using bikes.

Cashless Payments: ► Parents must pay online on Parent Pay ► It is essential that payments are made in advance for clubs and trips. ► Payments for breakfast club will be billed after attendance. ► Please pay promptly. ► Nursery logins will be sent home by the 30 th of September.

Student Update Form: ► One form per child will be issued to parents ► It is essential that you complete the form and return to the office ► Please tick the boxes advising us of any changes, especially: -Emergency contact information -Medical information ► Please also update the school office immediately of any changes throughout the school year (e. g. change of mobile number).

Covid Symptoms in Children and what to do: (as per NHS website) The main symptoms of coronavirus are: ➢ a high temperature ➢ a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot, for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours ➢ a loss or change to sense of smell or taste – this means they cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal What to do if your child has symptoms: ➢ Get a test to check if they have coronavirus as soon as possible. ➢ Stay at home and do not have visitors until you get the test result – only leave your home to have a test. ➢ Inform the school ASAP * Please refer to the School’s Website for Home Learning information in the event of self isolation

Contact us: If you wish to speak to your teacher, please email them on classdojo, or at the address below: Lmanister. 211@lgflmail. org