Transition from Key Stage 1 to Lower Key Stage 2

1. Transition from Key Stage 1 to Lower Key Stage 2 2019

2. Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) classrooms are located on the Riverbank • Children will now use the Year 3 / 4 toilets and playground • Main hall will now be Mapledurham hall • In September, we will need to grow another class. This will be a mixed 3 / 4 class Where are the classrooms in Lower Key Stage 2?

3. Who are the teacher in Lower Key Stage 2? • Year 3 • Mrs Etherington • Mrs Madle, Mrs Littlechild • Year 3 / 4 • Mrs Davis • Year 4 • Mrs Jones • Miss Hardwick

4. What does a typical day look like in Lower Key Stage 2?

5. Children should come in to the classroom unaccompanied. • Cloakrooms are in the classroom so please only send your child with what they need and preferably no big bags unless needed. • Children should change their own reading book whenever they need to- they will be reminded for the first term. How can I support independence in Lower Key Stage 2?

6. This will take place on a rotation with PE. We will do Outdoor Learning once a week for a short term then PE for a short term. Year 3 will do Outdoor Learning in September. • We will build on the learning from the infants • Children will need all weather outdoor clothing and boots- we have limited spares especially of boots What does Outdoor Learning look like in Lower Key Stage 2?

7. By the end of Year 4 pupils are expected to know all their tables up to 12 x 12 • Handwriting is to be joined, neat and correctly punctuated. • Dates and Learning Questions (LQ’s) are to be written by the children and underlined. • Spellings will be sent home to practise at the start of each term. • Spellings will be practised in class and tested on a Friday. There will also be a weekly times table test. What are the expectations in Lower Key Stage 2?

8. In Year 3 it is expected that children read a minimum of 5 times a week • Reading needs to be recorded in their reading journal- at the start of the year you may listen to your child and make comments but this may change as they develop their ability. If able, the children can write in themselves. Please sign once a week. • Reading challenge treat and prize How often should my child be reading in Lower Key Stage 2?

9. Break time snacks are not provided in Key Stage 2 • If you would like your child to bring a snack, please put it in to a labelled container. Your child will then put this in the classroom snack box. • Snacks must be fruit or vegetables or one labelled “1 of your 5 a day.” • School lunches are payable in Key Stage 2 How can I help my child to be healthy at school?

10. Home learning is given out every term • It consists of a choice of different tasks as well as a maths activity on the MyMaths website • All children are expected to complete home learning • There is a homework club on Friday lunchtimes • Home learning is shared in the class and the children receive peer and teacher feedback • House points are awarded for effort and the number given is decided by the teacher What does home learning look like in Lower Key Stage 2?

11. Children with SAP’s will have their targets continue into KS2. • Transition may include extra visits to their new teacher and area and a transition book • TA led interventions every afternoon for phonics, writing and maths How will my child be supported in Lower Key Stage 2?

12. Listen to your child read and ask them questions • Practise everyday Maths with them as well as helping them to practise written methods • Talk to them about their school day • Check bags for letters • Help them to remember PE kits and reading records How can I help my child at home?

13. Are there any questions?