Welcome to Milverton Primary School EYFS

1. Welcome to Milverton Primary SchoolEYFS

2. Key adults Willow – Mrs Nicol and Mrs Shilton Miss Richmond (Teaching Assistant) Hazel – Mrs Habel Miss Worwood (Teaching Assistant) Mr Fisher (Headteacher) Mrs Belmega (Deputy Headteacher)

3. Induction to school We want every child to be happy at school. We want every child to be confident to leave their parents/carers and settle in smoothly to school life. We aim to achieve this by… Creating a happy environment in which children can settle with familiar adults. Introductory meetings with their teacher (two welcome afternoons, nursery visit and a home visit). Initially a part time entry. Shorter ‘bursts’ of time at school will hopefully mean children become more familiar with their environment, with adults working with them and some simple routines.

4. 2 Welcome Afternoons • In these informal sessions your child will explore the classroom areas and meet staff with you! • Last for 45 minutes each • Staff will be available to discuss any further questions from adults • We want to become familiar faces Tues 25th June and Thurs 4th July Either 1.20 – 2.05pm or 2.15 – 3.00pm

5. Nursery Transition • Teachers aim to liaise with most local nursery settings where possible. This is a chance to have discussions with your child’s key workers to pass on information. • Nurseries will communicate their end of year assessments with school and handover transition information. • If you have not already done so please let us know which nursery your child attends.

6. September Home Visit What will happen? • Your child’s Teacher and teaching assistant will visit your child. • Around 30 minutes. • We will bring a class toy, book and Milverton book bag, kindly provided by the PTA (FOMPS) • Your child can play with us or share something of interest • You can ask questions you may still have. • Please keep the day as normal as possible for your child. It is not a test or an inspection!  PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THIS TONIGHT

7. Part Time - 10th and 11th September Why part-time when my child has been at pre-school full-time? ……because there is so much more for children to take on board • A new environment • Lots of other children • New and fewer adults • New routines All of these factors often lead to very tired children!

8. September Timetable Home visits 3rd – 9th September Start of School Sept 2019 Short days Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th September 8.55 – 1.30 Packed lunch required Thursday 12th and Friday 13th September 8.55 – 3.20 All children require a packed lunch. Monday 16th September onwards 8.55-3.20 Children can have a mix of hot dinners (these will be free for infant children) and packed lunches should you wish (regular routine preferable).

9. Additional strategies to create a positive introduction into school… • Staggered playtimes • Attend whole school assemblies later in the term • Earlier lunchtimes to ‘practise’ routines • Buddy system

10. More About Lunches • Can cater for vegetarians, vegans, allergies, dairy intolerance etc. • There are 2 hot lunch options per day, plus sandwich option and jacket potato option (a menu is available online, Warwickshire County Caterers). • Nut products (including products with a high nut content e.g. peanut butter, Nutella) should not be present in packed lunches as we are a Nut Free School.

11. Milk • Provided by ‘CoolMilk’ • Free for children under 5 • The school will register ALL Reception children – please let us know if you would like to opt out of the milk scheme by Wednesday 10th July. • When your child turns 5 you can choose to pay for milk – this is done directly with ‘CoolMilk’. • We recommend that you register with Cool Milk when you receive the registration form, so that they can contact you before your child turns five.

12. Essentials Check List • Fill in pre-admission form and return to school • Picking up – please let us know if different from recognised/named adults • Complete spare set of clothes including wellies • Send coats every day • Water bottle to be kept in school • PE kit – white t-shirt, black shorts, black pumps • DBS police check form filled in online if you would like to help with school trips Please contact the office for details admin2606@welearn365.com LABEL EVERYTHING WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME!

13. What should my child aim to do before starting school? • Get dressed independently • Put on their own coat • Go to the toilet independently • Flush the toilet and wash their hands • Fill their own school bag • Encourage an interest and enjoyment in stories by reading to them regularly. • Playing family board games – encourages turn taking, concentration, use of dice to promote counting

14. A typical day in Reception • 8.55am a prompt start to the day! • 9.00 – 10.05am first session (including registration) • 10.05am fruit and drink, circle time • 10.25 playtime • 10.40 – 12.00 second session • 12.00 – 1.00pm lunchtime and playtime • 1.00 – 3.00pm third session (including registration) • 3.00 – 3.20pm story or assembly time • 3.20pm home time

15. The children are split in to 2 registration groups: • Willow (Mrs Nicol and MrsShilton) • Hazel (MrsHabel) For most activities we will work as one Early Years unit. The children will work in mixed groups with all of the adults in our team, in all of the different areas of our unit.

16. The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum 3 Prime Areas 1. Communication and Language 2. Physical Development 3. Personal, Social and Emotional Development 4 Specific Areas 4. Literacy 5. Mathematics 6. Understanding the World 7. Expressive Arts and Design Staff will be available shortly to answer any questions you may have about the curriculum. In the Autumn term we will hold workshops to provide more information about phonics and numeracy.

17. Any questions? School Office Contact Number 01926 424043 admin2606@welearn365.com