The BECC Year Group Presentations 2017 - 2018

1. The BECCYear Group Presentations2017 - 2018 Nursery

2. Aims of this presentation: To share some of the highlights from last year. To introduce all members of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) team. To outline the rules and routines for Reception. To give you an understanding of assessment and expectations of Nursery. To ensure you know how to communicate effectively with the school.

3. Last Year Whole school events included; Halloween, Loy Krathong, Christmas Show, Chinese New Year, Valentines Day, Wai Kru Day, Cross Country Run, Bring and Buy Sale, Book Fairs and Sports Day. We held our first ever residential trip for the Year 3 to 6 students. We had our first interschool football match. We had visitors from a variety of professions including discussing environmental impacts and looking at ways which our school can help. We ran Kidz Time every Wednesday in order to raise money for a climbing frame. Introduced a new style of hats and bags for the students. Purchased a new minibus. Purchased 6 new computers and a further 4 during the summer. New website. Added relevant policies to the school website. Parent Surveys Teacher Surveys Students Surveys

4. EYFS Team Nursery Ms. Julie Ms. Bow Ms. Somjai Ms. Bee Early Years Ms. Liz Ms. Mini Min Ms. Noi Reception As a small school, each member of staff knows everyone but we don’t always directly have contact. This is our team for the EYFS year groups this year. Ms. Marie Ms. Poopay

5. School Year School Year consists of 180 teaching days split over the 3 terms.

6. A typical day in Nursery….. 8.15 –9 The children play supported by the class teacher and support staff directed activities 9– 9.15 The children participate in introductory phonics lessons. A vital lesson to develop reading and writing strategies. 9.15 – 9.45 Free Flow Play 9.45 – 10 Snack 10 – 10.15 Play Time 10.15 – 11Fine Motor Skills Activities 11. – 11.45 Thai 11.45 – 12 Lunch Time 12 – 1 Outdoor play with activities setup. 1 – 1.45 Gross Motor Skill Activities 1.45 – 2 Snack 2 - 2.15 Independent Book Time 2.15 – 2.30 Story 2.30 – 3.15 After School Activities, optional activities such as Dance, Cooking, Breakdancing, Hip Hop, Art, Football and much more Collection must be between 2.30pm and 4pm

7. Subject Weighting Communication and Language Physical Development Personal, Social and Emotional Development Literacy Mathematics Understanding the world Expressive Arts and Design Equal opportunities are given for all areas of learning. The children can choose the activities they complete giving them ownership of their learning. All of this is done through fun play activities!!

8. Our Curriculum In our school we follow the latest Revised EYFS Framework 2017. This year will be the 1st year using the updated targets although much of the document remains the same. All classes from Nursery to Reception cover the same goals and the targets and levels achieved are passed from class to class.

9. Our Policies The school has policies for all aspects of school life. In order to promote communication within the school community, all relevant policies have been added and are available for download from the school website; www.thebecc.com

10. Communication School; When registering for the school, your email is added to the school mailing list. A newsletter is sent out every Wednesday during term time. The newsletter includes important dates and upcoming events as well as celebrating achievements and events in school by groups and individuals. Important information will be emailed directly to parents individually or in groups from the school office. The school will never share your contact details without permission. Class Teacher; The Class Teacher will email every Friday with the topics for the upcoming week. Parent Consultations. Termly Reports. If for any reason you do not receive any of these emails, please contact the school office.

11. Assessment in EYFS Daily; Observations, marking of work and verbal feedback. All links into the plans that are created. Half Termly; Phonics Assessments, Reading Stage, Writing and non-core subject. Termly; Maths, English, personal and social and all non-core subjects with information provided to parents in report form.

12. Overview of Work in Nursery During the school year your child will reach certain goals. They are listed below for the core subjects; • Communication and Language: • Be able to listen attentively in range of situations • Be able to respond appropriately to what others say • Be able to understand and follow instructions • Be able to express their own needs • Physical Development; • Have good control and coordination in large and small movements • Move confidently in a range of ways • Handle equipment and tools effectively including pencils/crayon • Manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs successfully, including going to the toilet independently • English; • An awareness of phonics • A readiness for reading and writing e.g how to hold a pencil or crayon • Maths; • an awareness of numbers, counting, shapes and space

13. Personal. Social & Emotional Development; • Recognize their own needs • Take an interest in things • Have self confidence in their own abilities • Know the behavior that is expected • Familiar with and able to follow routines • Expressive Art and Design; • Be able to sing songs, make music and dance • Be able to use a variety of materials and techniques • Be imaginative • Be able to represent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through art, music, dance, role play and stories • Understanding the World; • Be able to talk about events in their own lives and their families lives • Be able to make observations about their own immediate environment

14. Homework After the surveys last year the teachers and management have decided to implement a no homework policy!! Don’t panic!! Studies have shown that homework has no effect on academic performance and is mainly used as a rote learning tool. So what to do instead of homework; Play, swim, bike, run, picnic, play on the beach, read a book, play a game, watch a movie with your child/ren. These activities have all been proven to increase children’s academic ability and the ability to process more information. Children still have access to Reading Eggs and Mathletics and reading is the best activity to do before bed time. Use that time to help your child progress.

15. Whole School Behaviour We believe in reinforcing positive behaviour. Through all classrooms we use a house point system alongside Golden Time. Each child is put into a team at the start of the year. This will be the same team as any siblings. They collect house points throughout the week by doing kind or helpful tasks or by working hard or to recognise an achievement or progress. These are recorded on Dojo. This website information and the login details will be given to you in the first few days of school. You can also contribute to the assessment process and comment on your child’s progress. The children in each class decide the exact Golden Rules for their class and agree to keep them. Children that keep the Golden Rules all week receive 30 minutes of Golden Time on a Friday afternoon where they get to choose a fun activity.

16. Uniform Expectations Our school believes in having a relaxed setting but as a community decided to introduce a uniform 6 years ago. It was decided for several reasons including promoting togetherness and maintaining a working atmosphere. For the Nursery Class the school uniform is optional. All children from Early Years to Year 6 must wear the school uniform. If for any reason your child cannot wear a uniform on any given day let the office know. There is a sports kit that can also be worn on any day of the week as well as the sports days. Trainers should be worn on days where the children have sports. Hats must be worn when the children are outside at all times.

17. Important Days for Nursery Through out the year there will be special events such as Splash Fridays and dress up days. These will be communicated to you through the weekly newsletter. Other things you will need to remember…. Hat, healthy snack, sun cream, change of clothes, insect repellent, water bottle

18. Thank you for listening to the presentation. Any questions?