Welcometo EastfieldAcademy’s
Reception Class
OurEarlyYears
OurValues
Eastfield Primary Academy is proud to be part of The Enquire Learning Trust & is strongly shaped by the values & ambitions of the Trust.
At Eastfield Primary, we believe that all children should be given the opportunity to flourish. Our three main drivers are Pride, Collaboration & Understanding; these underpin everything we do & plan for.
Welcomefromthe Principal
We know that children learn best when parents, carers & school work closely together & we value your support to ensure every child has the very best opportunity to succeed.
We look forward to working with you.
Mrs Kerry Thompson - Principal
Meet the Team
Miss Katie Tordoff Early Years Lead
Mrs Zina Lewis Reception Teacher
Miss Samantha Neal Teaching Assistant
Miss Laura Russell Teaching Assistant
ATypicalSchoolDay
Reception:
Morning:9.00amto11.50pm&Afternoon:12.55pmto3.15pm
TypicalSchoolDay:
7.45am BreakfastClubopens
8.45am Schoolgatesopen&thechildrencomeintoschool
8.45-9.00am MorningActivity
9.00-9.10am Register&DoughDisco
9.15-9.35am PhonicSession
9.40-10.50am ContinuousProvision
10.55-11.30am Maths
11.35am Getreadyforlunch
11.45-12.55pm Lunch
1.00-1.10pm Register&CleanTeeth
1.15-1.50pm CurriculumSession
1.55-2.50pm ContinuousProvision
2.55-3.10pm Tidyup&Story
3.15pm HomeTime
3.15-6.00pm WraparoundCare
Clubs
Breakfast Club:
· Breakfast Club is available to all children from Nursery to Year 6, Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 8.45am.
· A selection of cereals, toast, orange juice, apple juice & milk are available.
· There are a range of activities & games played, e.g. craft activities, board games & dodgeball.
· Breakfast Club is £3.00 per session.
· Sessions are booked via the parent app, MCAS (MyChildAtSchool).
· All sessions are booked and paid for in advance to prevent parents accruing any debt.
· If a child does not have a place booked at Breakfast Club & therefore is not on the daily register, they will not be allowed to attend; we need to ensure that we have appropriate staffing levels at all times.
An MCAS account will be activated for you, when your child/children start with us.
WraparoundCare:
·WraparoundCareisavailabletoallchildrenfromNurserytoYear6, MondaytoFriday,3.15pmto6.00pm.
·Asnackisprovided,e.g.toast,fruit&biscuits.
·Therearearangeofactivitiesonofferthatchangeacrosstheweek.
·WraparoundCarefrom:
*3.15pmto5.00pmis£7.00perchild/day.
*3.15pmto6.00pmis£10.00perchild/day.
·Sessionsarebookedviatheparentapp,MCAS(MyChildAtSchool).
·Allsessionsarebookedandpaidforinadvancetopreventparents accruinganydebt.(AnMCASaccountwillbeactivatedforyou,when yourchild/childrenstartwithus.
PleaseNote:
·Ifachildiscollectedafter6.00pm,therewillbeaminimumchargeof £50aswethenneedtopaystaffovertime.
Weacceptthe'GovernmentTaxFreeChildcareScheme'whichcan provideupto20%offBreakfastand/orWraparoundCarefees.
Lunch & Snacks
Lunch Arrangements:
· Your child, can access a free meal via the ‘Infant Free-School Meal’ scheme. Lunch can be booked via the MCAS App & lunches need to be booked a week in advance.
You can choose from:
· a main meal - a meat or vegetarian option is available
· a jacket potato with a filling
· a sandwich option
· & a dessert option
If you prefer, you can send your child with a packed lunch, or you can access both a school lunch & a provide packed lunches to suit your child’s preferences.
Snack Arrangements:
· Children are provided on a daily basis with a piece of fruit or vegetable (these are seasonal) and a carton of milk. Snack time is at 10.30ameveryone sits together and enjoys their snack!
Staff ensure that all children have accessed something.
Drinking Water:
· Although the children have a drink and snack during the session, research has shown that children can concentrate for longer if they are well hydrated. Please send your child with a water bottle & these can also be purchased from the Office. Water bottles are sent home on a daily basis for you to clean and refill.
LearningThroughPlay
Play is often viewed as a simple pastime for children, but its significance in early childhood education is profound. Play-based learning fosters essential cognitive, social, and emotional development in young learners.
Play-based learning is an educational approach that uses play as the primary mode of learning. Children engage in structured and unstructured play to explore concepts, solve problems, and develop skills. This method is rooted in the understanding that children learn best when they are actively involved and having fun.
Our highly skilled team provide a learning environment that enables children to explore, create, experiment and play! Our resources,equipment and activities are all set up in a way that meets the developmental needs of each child. Our staff will regularly play with the children because it is our skilled questioning and support that helps them to progress.Throughout each day the children will play independently, in groups, with an adult, at a table, on the floor, writing in a book, writing in the mud! We encourage all of our parents to play with their children at home too. You will be amazed at what children are capable of when we meet them at their level.
Characteristics of Effective Learning
The learning environment in Early Years is driven by the Characteristics of Effective Learning.
The Characteristics of Effective Learning describe behaviours children use in order to learn.
To learn well, children must approach opportunities with curiosity, energy and enthusiasm.
Effective learning must be meaningful to a child, so that they are able to use what they have learned and apply it in new situations.
These abilities and attitudes will support children to learn well and make good progress in all the Areas of Learning and Development.
Characteristics of Effective Learning
Characteristics of Effective Learning
EarlyLearningGoals
The Early learning goals or ELGs outline the level of learning and development that children are expected to have reached by the end of the Reception year.
IndoorEnvironment
OutdoorEnvironment
SchoolUniform
Our uniform consists of:
· Red sweatshirt or cardigan
· White or red polo shirt
· Black or grey trousers, skirt or pinafore (or red checked summer dresses)
Children may find it easier to wear black/grey jogging bottoms/leggings to enable them to undress/dress themselves when they use the toilet unaided.
We also recommend Velcro-fastening shoes (rather than laces or buckles) for Early Years children so that they can change in and out of their shoes independently.
Reception children will need a PE kit: Plimsolls, black shorts or jogging bottoms & a white or red t-shirt. Jewellery should not be worn.
Uniform with our logo on can be purchased from Uniform Direct or The Uniform Hut however, this is not compulsory.
We also aim to play outside in all weathers so please supply your child with a warm coat or raincoat during cold or wet weather, and a hat and sun-cream during hot weather.
WhenWillMyChildStart?
Children start at Eastfield’s
Reception the September after they are 4 years old.
Please contact North-East Lincolnshire Council to apply for a place:
https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/children-familiesand-schools/schools-and-education/schooladmissions/
WhatCanIdotoPrepare?
The Importance of School Readiness:
Getting ready for school is a big change in a little person's life. The Reception classes in school still incorporate the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) but there's a more formal element to it as children may be presumed to be more independent, resilient and social. This is why it's important to build children's confidence and self-esteem to give them the tools they'll need to be ready for school.
We have some top tips on the following page!
TopTips!
Eating & Drinking:
Your child is able to use cutlery
Your child is able to carry a tray
Your child is able to open a packed lunch, including wrappers & packaging
Getting Dressed:
Your child is able to do buttons & zips
Your child is able to put on socks, shoes & a coat
Your child can change in & out of PE kit
Sharing & Taking Turns:
Your child is able to play cooperatively with others
Your child can play takingturns
Self Care:
Your child is able to wipe their own nose
Your child can use the toilet independently
Your child is able to flush the toilet
Your child can wash & dry their hands
Independence Skills:
Your child feels excited about starting school
Your child is confident to spend time away from main carers
Your child is able to recognise & look after their own belongings
TopTips!
Speaking & Literacy:
Your child enjoys stories & talking about the pictures in the book
Your child is able to speak about themselves & answer questions
Your child recognises their own name in print
Listening & Understanding:
Your child is able to sit still for short periods
Your child is able to follow instructions
Your child understands simple rules
Writing Skills:
Your child enjoys making marks
Your child can trace patterns
Your child has good fine motor skills & is able to practice holding a pencil & writing their own name
Counting Skills:
Your child can learn different number rhymes
Your child can practise counting objects
Your child is able to recognise some numbers
Routines:
Your child has good bedtime routines
Your child can practise waking up on time ready for school
Practise the journey to school at the correct time
KeepinginTouch
The My Child at School (MCAS) free app is where lots of school information is shared such as attendance, payments, trips, clubs & school dinners.
We also use Instagram to showcase our children’s learning. You can find our account at: eastfieldprimaryacademy