Knebworth Primary and Nursery School The Early Years Foundation Stage Parent Information 2020
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Welcome to new and existing parents/carers to our Early Years. This is a slightly different format than we would usually take to introduce you to our school and our staff, however if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Introducing… Miss Bains Mrs Laskey Deputy Head Teacher Head Teacher EYFS/KS1 Mrs Rix SENCO/Inclusion Manager EYFS/KS1
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Introducing… The office team Mrs McGlynn Mrs Beare Mrs Jennings School Finance Office Receptionist Administrator Manager
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Introducing… The EYFS team Mrs Clark Mrs Clayton Nursery Teacher Reception Teacher Deputy EYFS Lead EYFS Lead Mrs Harris Reception Teacher
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Introducing… The EYFS Team Mrs Bishop Mrs Williams Inclusion Assistant Nursery Nurse Mrs Peeroozee Mrs McCormack Miss Long EYFS Practitioner Inclusion Assistant EYFS Practitioner
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School What is the EYFS? The EYFS sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. All schools and Ofsted registered early years providers must follow the EYFS statutory documents and guidance. Our Nursery and Reception classes are part of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School How we learn We understand that the Characteristics of Effective Learning are critical in understanding how children learn. The characteristics help us to see when children are learning. Children are learning when they are: Engaged, Motivated and Thinking.
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School What we learn There are 7 areas of learning, 3 prime areas and 4 specific areas. Prime areas underpin all areas of learning however not one of these areas can be delivered in isolation from the others as they are all equally important. All areas are delivered through a balance of adult led and child-initiated activities. In each area there are Early Learning Goals that define the expectations for most children to reach by the end of the Foundation Stage.
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School We have found this picture to be the best way to describe a day in the life of one of our EYFS children! We know that children learn best through exploring and it is necessary to make ‘good mistakes’ time and time again in order to accomplish the skills they are acquiring.
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Transition We realise this year our transition will be different to previous years. Whilst we wait for government guidance, these are things you can expect from us as we make the transition as smooth as possible: • A welcome pack which should cover the main queries to starting school • This PowerPoint which introduces you to the main outline of our school and the school day and the main people who will be in contact with you and your child as well as a ‘Meet the Team’ video • An opportunity for you to visit the school with your child in July, for your child to familiarise themselves with the classroom layout and to meet their teacher • Phone calls with parents to discuss individual queries • An ‘all about me’ form from the class teacher to introduce themselves to your child • An ‘all about me’ form for your child to complete and to bring to school in September
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Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Our daily routine • The cloakroom doors open at 8.50am for 9am start. An adult from your class will welcome you at the classroom door. • Please help your child to place their book bag in their drawer and outdoor weather clothing on their peg. Spare clothes should also be kept on pegs in a named bag. • Children then self register by taking their name from the yellow board and moving it to the door. • Busy fingers activities will be set up for children to choose from whilst everyone settles in. • During the morning children will experience both adult-led activities and their own child initiated learning . • Children attending for 15 hours a week should be collected from the main office at 12pm. • Children attending for 30 hours a week will require a packed lunch which they will eat in the classroom. • Child initiated learning continues in the afternoon. • At the end of the afternoon session, children should be collected at 3pm from the Nursery.
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School In Nursery your child needs to bring: Outdoor weather clothing e.g. coat, sunhat A healthy packed lunch (if required) - no fizzy drinks, sweets or chocolate. Please note we are a nut free school. The following items will remain in school: Spare clothes in a named bag (including underwear)
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Uniform Nursery: • Uniform is not compulsory in Nursery but many children choose to wear a school sweatshirt. • PE kit is not required in Nursery. • Please ensure your child has shoes that they can take on and off independently e.g. Velcro fastenings, no laces . Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name. Details of where to purchase can be found in the Welcome Pack .
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Welcome Pack Within your Nursery Welcome Pack you should find: • Covering letter from The Knebworth Team • Welcome to Nursery booklet • Parent declaration for funding letter and form • School admission form • Safeguarding password form • Nursery milk form • Image consent letter and form • Parent photo/video agreement • Term dates 2020/2021 • OV7A form • ParentMail letter and registration form • Picking up arrangements form • Tasting activities consent form • Emergency closure notification system letter • Uniform letter and order form • All About FOKS letter • FOKS Lottery information • ‘All about me’ activity for your child to complete • ‘About my teacher’ handout
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Knebworth Primary and Nursery School This is our general timetable in Reception. During the year our timetable adjusts to the learning needs of the children.
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School These are the Reception expectations we adhere to in order for children to feel safe secure and ready to learn . Children Parents • • Polite Children are sent to school everyday • Becoming more • independent Arrive on time (by 8:50am) • • Kindness Children are in full uniform • • Care for others and things Full PE Kit in school every around them day • • Change for PE themselves Book bags are brought to school daily • Have fun and learn! • Communication • Home/ School Learning
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Our daily routine • Classroom doors open at 8.50am for 9am start. An adult from your class will welcome you at the classroom door • Please bring book bag and outdoor weather clothing which your child will be helped to place on their peg • Children then self register and access the busy fingers activities whilst everyone settles in. • During the morning children will experience both adult-led activities and their own Independent Learning • Children will have their lunch in the main hall- their daily choice is placed through the School Grid • During the afternoon adult-led activities and Child Initiated Learning continues • At the end of the day please collect the children from their classroom door at 3:15pm
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School School lunches School lunches are free for all children from Reception to Year 2 as part of the universal free school meals scheme. Please see the letter in the pack about eligibility to claim free school meals as this is different to the universal offer and is important to claim. Children are also able to bring in a healthy home packed lunch (no fizzy drinks, sweets or chocolate). Please note we are a ‘nut free’ school. Reception children have dedicated Midday Supervisors (MSA’s) who are there to support and look after your child during lunchtime. The children also get to go into the hall for lunch first, ensuring it is a calm and quiet environment for them to settle into school life.
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School In Reception your child needs to bring: Reading bag Outdoor weather clothing e.g. coat, sunhat Lunchbox (if required) The following items will remain in school: PE kit in a named bag (with a change of underwear) Wellies
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Uniform Reception: • Grey trousers or skirt or pinafore dress • Blue checked summer dress • White or sky blue polo shirt • Navy sweatshirt or cardigan • Black trainers or school shoes • PE kit – white or sky blue t-shirt and navy shorts. A blue jogging suit is recommended for the colder months. Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name. Details of where to purchase can be found in the Welcome Pack .
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