Reception Parent Transition Meeting - Presentation

Nursery to Reception Parents Meeting 2020 Head Teacher: Mrs D Linacre Tel: 273006

Absence is monitored carefully!

•School uses Education Welfare Ltd to monitor attendance.

Encourage the habit of coming to school every day and on time.

Education Welfare Ltd – Roz Pickersgill Welfare Officer will hold Attendance Case Conferences in school.

90% & below – persistent absence

Two Types of absence – authorised and unauthorised.

As from September 2013, school was no longer able to authorise holidays following changes to Government guidelines.

From September 2019 the Academy fine for any unauthorised holidays taken. The Local Authority issue these fines.

School attendance staff – send letters out and liaise with the Education Welfare Ltd.

Please notify school when your child is absent due to illness on the first day.

School must also be notified for all medical appointments for your child.

Where possible letters and medical appointment cards need to be brought into school, as evidence of appointment.

Please avoid appointments in the mornings.

You are disadvantaging your child if they are not at school.

Punctuality • School starts at 5 to 9!

• Flexible start to the day. EYFS/KS1 doors open at 8.45am.

• No supervision before school on the yards.

• School bell – outside doors are closed.

• If late take your child to the main entrance.

• Late cards.

• Punctuality monitored.

• ‘Beat the bell!’ class awards weekly.

End of the school day School ends at 3.00pm Children called as and when an adult is there to pick them up.

No child can be picked up by another child under 18 years old.

Please inform class teacher if there is a change to who is picking your child up.

• Opportunity to speak to the class teacher at the end of the day once all the children have safely left the classroom.

• After school clubs available at different times throughout the year.

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Illness & Sickness •Illness – let school know as soon as possible!

•Notify the school of any illnesses, medical conditions – allergies and asthma.

• First aider in school for emergencies only.

All head injuries are reported to parents.

School MUST have an up to date contact number!

School Nurse – Viv Bradley Notify the school if you would like her assistance with anything – confidential.

Head Lice – it is every parents’ responsibility to check their child’s head – tooth comb and conditioner every night – Nursing Support Advisor available to help.

Keeping Your Child Safe There is a school security system to protect your children.

Parents MUST use the correct entrances and exits.

You will be asked to sign in at the office if you are coming into school.

All adults in school have had a DBS check.

Strangers in school are challenged!

No cameras can be used in school unless stated by Head.

•Children must not walk through the car park – DANGEROUS! •No dogs on site.

•No smoking on site.

•No parking on site.

School Lunches We offer hot and cold options which provide good nutritional balance and enable the children to choose from a range of healthy options.

Some children bring a packed lunch to school. We work with parents to eradicate confectionery items and fizzy drinks brought into school.

All Reception and KS1 children are entitled to a Universal Free School Meal Any changes in meal requirements needs notice – see the school office.

Free meals – register even if your child is bringing a packed lunch or having the Universal Free School Meal – brings money into the school!

Food allergies/dietary requirements – please inform us and the class teacher as soon as possible.

Positive Play There is a huge focus on developing positive play at lunchtimes.

School Uniform School uniform MUST be worn and is navy blue and grey trousers or skirt – white top.

Blue dress or grey shorts can be worn in the summer.

PE Kit – Blue/Black shorts and red top.

Uniforms can be ordered from the School Trends website or we can assist you.

P.E. Is compulsory – earrings must be removed - no danglers.

Watches are allowed.

Please mark each item of clothing including their school coat and P.E. kit.

We do not allow bracelets, rings, or necklaces.

Parental Partnerships YOU are the child’s first educator.

VERY important that you work with the school – homework – reading - any issues.

- Fortnightly newsletter

- Website - School APP ‘Easterside’ - Marvellous Me - Twitter: @easterside_a

Parent Engage Team Organise events / courses etc Parents are welcome to help in class!

Please let the class teacher know!

We will arrange for your DBS. Stay & Play – Open Mornings Staff available at the end of the day.

Please refer concerns to the Head Teacher/Care Team or problems that have not been resolved by the class teacher. Official complaints procedure – website.

Parent Support Advisors – ‘Our Care Team’ – there to help you and your child.

3 consultation opportunities per year.

The Curriculum In Reception, children continue to be taught and offered the EYFS curriculum.

•Prime Areas.

•Specific Areas.

Assessed through observations.

Outdoor access

Early Years – Judged Outstanding (Ofsted 17)

Two Reception Classes next year.

We have two Reception teachers: Miss Firman Mrs Robinson

PLAY! We follow children’s interests.

Early Learning Goals – assessed at the end of the year and reported to parents.

English and Maths skills

Phonics Teaching

Learning Outside the Classroom The school is committed to children having regular opportunities to learn outside the classroom.

Memorable experiences and visits both locally and further afield.

Parental Support – suitable clothing when required.

School Grounds – woodland area; allotment area; extensive fields; outdoor classroom spaces; pond; chickens.

Outdoor Learning Assistant

Super Student A Super Student .........

Has a positive attitude and tries their best.

Brings their book bag to school every day.

Comes to school every day and is on time.

Completes their homework.

Wears their uniform to school every day.

Behaviour

Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare judged ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 17).

Behaviour Policy – everyone who works in school follows.

All staff reinforce good, positive behaviour – rewards, stickers, stamps, certificates and verbally.

‘Time and Space’ – low level disruption in class.

Restorative Practice – What’s happened? Who’s been affected?

What needs to happen now?

‘Reflection Time’ Care Team Support

PSHCE Curriculum – helps children to:

•Develop and build positive relationships.

•Develop social and emotional skills.

We have a wide range of policies in school – contact the Head Teacher or see our school website if there is a query or you require more information.

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Behaviour Policy.

Racial Harassment Policy.

Special Educational Needs Policy.

Disability Policy.

Child Protection Policy - we have a duty of care and do refer to Social Care if we feel there is a need/concern.

We hope your children will be happy and make excellent progress at Easterside.

Thank You for attending the meeting