1. Welcome to Reception 16th June 2017

2. Introductions

3. Creating and thinking critically
What is the EYFS?
The EYFS is the national curriculum for 5s and under
The characteristics of effective learning are a key element in the early year's foundation stage. They detail the ways in which children should be learning from their environment, experiences and activities.
Playing and exploring
Finding out and exploring Playing with what they know Being willing to ‘have a go.’
Active learning
Being involved and concentrating Keeping trying Enjoying achieving what they set out to do
Creating and thinking critically
Having their own ideas Making links Choosing ways to do things

4. What is the EYFS?
Staff will use the 7 areas of learning below to support and give opportunities to the children to develop their Characteristic of Effective Learning:
Personal, Social and Emotional
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Literacy
Understanding the World
Mathematics
Expressive Arts and Designs
All areas of learning are reflected inside and outdoors an

5. How we assess your child
Your child will have a key worker which will be either the class teacher or nursery nurse.
They will assess your child through observations on the Characteristics of Effective Learning and towards the 17 Early Learning Goals that each child is working to achieve by the end of the Reception year.
These observations will be done during play and focused activities throughout the week.
The Reception staff discuss the children's next steps daily and this is shared with parents/carers during the 1-1 meetings they will have each term.
Reception practitioners continue with their learning journeys started in nursery.

6. How you can help with assessment
WOW Cards
Home pictures
Reception parent information board
Website
WOW

7. General Information
When your child is full time the school day is 8:55- 3:30 – You are expected to be on time.
Doors open at 8:50am in Reception and close at 9:00am
Lunchtime is 12:00 – 1:00pm
Packed lunches clearly labeled with name: Sandwich, yogurt, water and a piece of fruit!

8. Lunchtime 12:00-1:00
All children age 7 and under are entitled to a free school meal. Your child may also bring a healthy packed lunch.

9. Getting ready for school…
Encouraging your child to wash their hands and use the toilet independently.
Support your child to start buttoning/ unbuttoning their clothes and zip up their coat.

10. Continued…
Take an interest in their environment around them and ask questions.
Practice writing my name (the only capital letter should be at the beginning)
Look at stories and picture books. (Visits to the library to borrow a variety of books)

11. Continued…
Provide opportunities for your child to experiment drawing different shapes.
Encourage turn taking and sharing with others by interacting with other children. Take them to the park.
Practice counting out objects
(when your shopping or cooking counting out the ingredients).

12. Continued… Practice putting on my uniform
Getting ready to leave for school on time
Making sure they have a good bedtime routine, so they are not feeling tired for school.

13. Trips and visits
This year Reception have had the opportunity to visit and go on trips to:
Beale Farm Park
Jubilee Gardens Library
Old London Bus tour

14. Uniform Reminder
Book bags and PE bags can be purchased from the school office!
School jumpers and fleeces should be ordered from tesco.com/ues
Uniform and bags need to be clearly labeled with names please! 30 jumpers and 30 t-shirts all look the same when we are getting changed for PE!
All children need a pair of wellies with their name clearly written inside both wellies!

15. Coming up Teddy Bears Picnic Meet the teacher
We will let you know your child start date and time!
1-1 meetings in September

16. Questions ?