1. + KS1 PARENTS MEETING Thursday 23 rd October 2014 Welcome to Class 1. KS1 Parents Meeting

2. + Reception  The children learn through play.  Short whole class sessions.  One to one or very small group work.  Assessed against the Early Learning Goals.

3. + Transition from Reception to Year 1 First ½ term. To prepare children for the learning style of KS1. Mainly focussed practical activities, with an emphasis on developing mathematical, writing, reading and social skills. Encouraging independent working and more sustained periods of concentration.

4. + YEAR 1 Encouraging independence and formal working. Sitting at a desk. Working more independently. Following a set of instructions. Moving to End of Year Expectations. Homework- Reading, phonics and tasks.

5. + YEAR 2 Encouraging independence and formal working. Following a set of instructions. Homework- Reading, phonics and tasks. Independence/using initiative Learning in groups or individually.

6. + END OF KS1 EXPECTATIONS Year 2 children take their end of KS1 SATs tests in English and Mathematics. Pupils are expected to achieve a Level 2b in writing, reading and maths. In 2016 (Year 1 children now) will take a grammar test. Our aim is that a significant number of children should exceed this.

7. + New National Curriculum Changes to the way we assess children. All year groups expectations have all been up-leveled. Objectives which were in year 2 are now in year 1 etc.

8. + Understanding MATHS

9. + MATHS in Year 1  To be able to read, write, order and count the numbers up to and across 100.  To be able to identify ‘one more’ and ‘one less’.  To use +, - and = symbols.  Developing mathematical language for comparison, e.g. heavier, taller, full, longest, quicker.  Read o’clock and half past on an analogue clock.

10. + MATHS in Year 2 To be able to count on and back in steps of 2, 5 and 10 to and from 100. To use mental and written calculation strategies to solve addition and subtraction number problems involving money and measures. To be able to halve and double numbers. To start to learn times tables. Children must know their 2, 5 and 10 times table. To understand the relationship between addition and subtraction, multiplication and division. Practical problem solving, involving time, money and measures.

11. + YEAR 1 PHONICS TEST Children will also take their Y1 Phonics test in the Summer Term. The children will read 40 words. These words are real words and also nonsense words which can be decoded using their phonics. This is a national requirement. Children who do not meet the requirement will have to re-take the test in year 2. tox start jound scribe

12. + Supporting Additional Needs What happens if your child is below the expectation for their age? What happens if your child is above the expectation for their age? All children have different rates of progress at different times. There maybe ‘leaps’, ‘falls’ and ‘plateaus’ in their development – children are individuals and our lovely school recognises that.

13. + Groupings The benefit to choosing a small school is that your child/ren are individually targeted. I group children by their ability not age group making it personalised learning. You will never find a child in a group struggling as too hard or bored because it’s too easy. The groups are movable and I assess regularly to ensure they are in the right group.

14. + Homework is changing. The new format for homework is that it will be ability group based tasks rather than year group. Also linked to what we have been learning so they will have had teaching on what I give them. There will also be a homework book, which I will stick in the homework for the next 2 weeks. There will be a hand in date in which I will collect the books. There will be a phonics task and/or grammar, maths and/or literacy. (dependent on year group). Homework will increase as we progress through the year. I don’t want it be a chore but to involve you in your child's learning. It is very important that you let your child try to do it themselves and support rather than doing it for them. There will be a reward system for homework completed.

15. + Daily tasks (5-10 minutes) Phonic sheets are given out daily (if they have learnt a new sound), please ask the children what sound they have learnt and practise reading or writing the sound. Reading- please try and read with your child daily or as much as possible. While reading you could say ‘Can you find the sound you learnt today?’ Counting. Count from numbers forwards and backwards, in 2’s, 5’s, 10’s. (not just from 1). Number facts

16. + HOW YOU CAN HELP Encourage your children to discuss their learning. Read a variety of texts to and with your children – not just school books. Ensure homework is completed but encourage independence. Continue to practise areas of difficulty that your child may be experiencing. Make each learning experience as enjoyable as possible. If you have a question please talk me and I will work in partnership with you to support your child’s learning.

17. + If you would like to book an individual meeting or have any questions please come and ask me. Please come and see me if any problems- the end of the day is the best time to see me but you can always ring and book an appointment. Children’s books are in the hall to view. I have a reception meeting now but I will be available from 4. Thank you for coming.