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Welcome to Brookfield School New Reception Parent Meeting

Staffing ⦿ In September we will have 2 parallel Reception classes, RS and RKS. ⦿ The class teachers will be Sus March and Kate Nightingale / Seren Quested. ⦿ We also have support staff working in Reception: ▶ Learning Support Assistants: Elisha & Charlie ▶ Apprentices: Kayleigh, Emily & Gaby

Starting in September Children who currently attend Brookfield nursery will all start on the same day and stay for a full day. Children who are new to Brookfield will be gradually inducted, 2 each day in each class. You should have received a letter with a ▶ start date. On this day you will meet with Mark, the Head Teacher, and then bring your child to their classroom. Their first day will be a half day. And you will ▶ need to collect your child at 11.50

We want your children to have a happy start to their time at school, and will work with you on an individual basis to help ensure they settle as quickly and confidently as possible.

Arrival and Collection ⦿ Your child needs to arrive at school by 8:55. ⦿ Children should be taken to their classrooms by their parent/carer through the hall ⦿ For the first few weeks of Autumn term, we welcome you to stay in the classroom to read to your child (and others, probably!) We will ask that you leave by 9:10 am. ⦿ Children are collected at 3:30 from their classrooms; RS through the tunnel and RKS through the hall

Early Years Foundation Stage ⦿ Foundation for all future learning ⦿ Building blocks for the future ⦿ Beginning of a learning journey

EYFS - The curriculum There are four themes which underpins a child’s care, learning and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage. ⦿ A Unique Child ⦿ Enabling Environments ⦿ Positive Relationships ⦿ Learning and Development - Prime Areas Parents’ Guide to the Early Years www.foundationyears.org.uk

Communication and Language ⦿ Listening and Attention ⦿ Understanding ⦿ Speaking

Physical Development Moving and Handling ⦿ Moving confidently ⦿ Controlling their body ⦿ Handling equipment e.g. pencils, scissors Health and Self Care ⦿ Managing their own basic hygiene and personal needs, including dressing and undressing independently

Personal, Social and Emotional Development ⦿ Making Relationships (social development) ⦿ Self-Confidence and Self-Awareness ⦿ Managing Feelings and Behaviour (emotional development)

As children progress, the prime areas will help them to develop skills in 4 specific areas. ⦿ Literacy ⦿ Mathematics ⦿ Understanding the World ⦿ Expressive Arts and Design

Literacy Reading and Writing ⦿ Phonics (Read Write Inc.) ⦿ Hear and say sounds, and link them to appropriate graphemes ⦿ Read and write familiar words ⦿ 1:1 reading at school ⦿ Reading at home

Mathematics Number ⦿ Develop an understanding of maths through stories, songs, games and imaginative play ⦿ Problem solving ⦿ Numbers as labels for counting Shape, Space and Measure

Understanding the World People & Communities, The World and Technology ⦿ Explore and find out about the world around them ⦿ Know about and use everyday technology ⦿ Find out about past events in their lives and their families' lives ⦿ Find out about different cultures and beliefs

Expressive Arts & Design Exploring & Using Media & Materials ⦿ Art ⦿ Construction ⦿ Make music and sing songs ⦿ Dance Being Imaginative ⦿ Role play and drama ⦿ Using media and materials in original ways

Characteristics of Effective Learning HOW children learn rather than WHAT children learn. ⦿ Playing and Exploring ⦿ Active Learning ⦿ Creating and Thinking Critically At Brookfield, one of the ways we support the characteristics of effective learning is through the use of soft toys which embody these characteristics: Cody Curious, Harry Hardworker and Ivy Imagination

Outdoor Learning ⦿ Outdoor area and tunnel

Forest School ⦿ All reception children will have the opportunity throughout the year to attend Forest School sessions. ⦿ We will alternate between classes, taking half a class at a time.

A day in Reception… ▶ Carpet Sessions for whole class teaching ▶ Adult-initiated activities ▶ Child-initiated activities ▶ Tidy up time ▶ Story time ▶ Fruit or vegetables and water are available to children all day

Lunchtime The Reception children eat in the main school hall at lunchtime, and are always served first. We have a fantastic kitchen team who prepare and cook fresh food on the school premises, and the quality of our school lunches is very high. Children may bring a packed lunch if you would prefer. After lunch, the children go out to play.

Tapestry ⦿ Observations ⦿ Record of progress ⦿ All the staff throughout the EYFS add to Tapestry, enabling a full picture of your child’s learning journey.

Reading Records 2 books sent home each week: ⦿ Reading Book ⦿ Picture Book Please read daily with your child!

Focus Children  Each class will have two focus children each week starting in October. Over the course of the year every child will be a focus child twice.  The week before, you will be sent a letter asking you about anything significant happening in your child’s life.  The team will focus on your child for observations and planning, enabling us to know your child at a greater depth.  Your child can bring in a special object from home to share with the class.  Teachers will meet with parents/carers the following week to share observation and children’s work.  These meetings will replace open evening appointments which take place across the rest of the school.

Helping your child be ready for school It will really help your child if they are as independent as possible. › Manage their own shoes and coats › Being able to change on their own › Being able to cut and eat their food › Use the toilet independently

Helping children transition › Share books about starting school › Talk about things that will stay the same

Communication ⦿ Both reception classes have a notice board which we update throughout the year ⦿ Each class will have a parent representative

Home/School Partnership ⦿ My Unique Child Booklets ⦿ WOW cards to tell us about any progress and achievements at home. ⦿ Supporting Forest School ⦿ Sharing Expertise

School Website ⦿ www.brookfield.camden.sch.uk ⦿ Please have a look at our school website, where you will find lots of information about Brookfield, including photos and videos of recent events. ⦿ School Blog

Transition Dates Visiting the Classroom: ▶ Monday 9 th July 11 – 11:45am Lunch Visits: ▶ 11:45 Tuesday 17th July or Monday 23rd July. ▶ Children will eat in the hall with our current nursery children and leave through the office.