Welcome to the Foundation Stage

What we’ve been up to…

The Staff Mrs Millie Chapman EYFS Leader Bumblebees Teacher Miss Lisa McGlynn Teacher Cover Miss Gaynor Heath Teacher Cover Miss Ellen Lewis Dragonflies Teacher Mrs Lucie Halls Teaching Assistant Mrs Claire Grain Teaching Assistant

What is the Early Years Foundation Stage? The Early Years Foundation Stage (E.Y.F.S.) is the stage of education for children from birth to the end of the Reception year.

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‘Forest Fridays’ run on a weekly basis. We wear old clothes and wrap up warm in winter.

Preparing for learning

All About You!

Things we need to know Dietary Health Speech Toileting Adults authorised to collect your child.

A typical day in FS 8:45 am Children come into school Free flow and small groups 10:20-10:40 Play time (When appropriate) Phonics Free flow and small groups :00 Lunch 1:00- 1:10 Relaxation 1:10- 2:30 Free flow and small groups 2:30- 3:00 Tidy up, go to the library and change books, get ready for home time.

The first few weeks We will spend time getting to know your child what they like doing, what they know and what they can already do.

Promoting positive behaviour Expectations Praise Smiling Catching them getting it right Thumbs up/ thumbs down Certificates – Head Teacher Award

There will always be a member of staff on the gate.

Communication Communication board – Parent newsflash Website Communication wallets Reading records Class newsletter – half termly Class Assembly Staff at the gate from 8:45 Parent Workshops Pop in after school Parent drop ins Parents evening

Medical Matters Any sickness, diarrhoea, must be followed by 48 hrs absence. Any absence requires a note or telephone call explaining why. Head lice are common! Please check regularly and treat as recommended.

What to bring… Book bag Water bottle Lunch box PE kit (stays in school) Indoor PE kit only – white t-shirt and black shorts, no footwear needed Coat and wellies Change of clothes Waterproof and warm clothing Sun cream and sun hat in hot weather PLEASE NAME EVERYTHING!