Pre-School Expectation Evening 12th September 2017

Pre-School Pre-School is part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (0-5 years). It prepares children for learning in Reception, and beyond. At CVIS we understand that every child is different and learns at a different pace in many different ways. Pre-School staff take this into account when planning activities. They consider at what point in their development each individual child is and how they learn. Staff can then plan activities depending on the child’s next steps.

Structured/Adult Led Play Structured/Adult Led play teaches children about themselves, others and the world around them. It develops their skills of mind and body. It develops their ability to concentrate and persevere. It develops their imaginations and creativity. Child Initiated Play Children create their own play situations. They re-enact situations they have encountered previously. They share and extend imaginatively.

3 Prime Areas of Development Personal, Social and Emotional Development Physical Development Communication and Language Development

Personal, Social & Emotional Development We encourage the children to be confident around the school and when trying new activities. We encourage them to be polite and well mannered. We encourage them to respect themselves and their peers, and to take care of property. They will learn that they can’t always be first and that they need to be fair and share. Curriculum is split into 2 areas-Prime and Specific

Communication and Language Balance Ability, Games, Dance, Forest School Every Day-Activities to develop fine and gross motor skills. Friday Afternoon – Foundation Stage Round Robin. Communication and Language Communication and Language is broken down into three sections: Listening and attention Understanding Speaking

4 Specific Areas of Development Mathematics Literacy Understanding of the World Expressive Arts and Design

Maths Maths is made up of Numbers and Shape Space and Measure. There will be lots of opportunities for counting toys, objects both inside/outside Children will be encouraged to look at shapes around them as well as basic shapes. Activities will help children to recognise size of themselves, others and objects.

Literacy This is broken down into: Pre-Reading where children are encouraged to look at: books, posters, displays, signs and their own names Pre-writing-Mark Making where children are encouraged to use a variety of writing tools and materials to develop their fine motor control.

Children’s Names Your child is expected to know and recognise their registered name in order to learn to write it. For example if a child’s registered name is Henry but is called Harry he will be expected to write Henry.

Enrichment Thursday – am/pm, Spanish Friday am-Music Friday pm- Gardening, Painting, Physical Development, Cooking, Construction, Painting and craft.

Forest School Letters will be sent out prior to your child taking part in a FS session. After Half Term-every Wednesday morning. Long trousers, long sleeves, wellies, coats, hats and gloves in the winter. Volunteers welcome!! Enrichment is a 3 week rolling programme.

Structure of Day Start of Sessions A member of staff will greet children at the Pre-School conservatory door each morning. Please encourage your child to be independent, come into school on their own and to be able to hang their coats up on their peg.

Structure of Day End of Sessions Children can be collected from Pre-school conservatory door. Parents need to inform staff/office if they are not collecting their child personally. Any accidents will be recorded and you will be informed at end of the session.

Parents Please ensure all clothing/belongings are clearly named.ie bags, shoes, lunchboxes. Please help your child to be as independent as possible by practising to get dressed. Please read regularly with your child. Please encourage your child to play calmly.

Parents Fortnightly Newsletters will inform you of forthcoming events, what your child is doing in Pre-School. Assemblies Birthday Assembly every Friday 9.10am Easter, Christmas, End of Year

Parents Finally we see parents as important partners in the process of developing children’s language, reading, writing and numerical skills. We offer an open door policy to parents if there are issues in school, although it is advisable to make an appointment

Thank you for coming this evening. Question Time Thank you for coming this evening. Please help us by completing the Evaluation Sheet before leaving.

What is it like in Pre-School? Please go across to Pre-School to see what a typical day in the life of a Pre-Schooler entails including: Letters and Sounds Balance Ability Maths Activities.