Welcome to Winterbourne Nursery and Infant School Welcome and introduce yourself, Tammy and the staff of year 5 – Miss Qureshi, Miss Salthouse and Miss Davison Your girl is now in upper KS2 – and will have decisions to make next year about transfer. Whatever secondary school place you are thinking about the work must start now. You will need to find out about your options

Why Winterbourne Nursery and Infant School? You have made your choice and we are happy to have you as apart of our community. Our ethos is

Welcome to Ladybirds Class. Your class teacher is Mrs Curling and Miss Williams is our teaching assistant.

One Vision, One School, One Dream Our vision for Winterbourne Nursery & Infant School is to provide a warm, caring and stimulating infant environment, which encourages, values and celebrates diversity and individual excellence. We aim to make a difference to every child, regardless of any barriers to learning they may face. We want to instil a life-long love of learning in every member of the school community. We wish to equip all pupils with the skills necessary to become interesting, well-rounded individuals, who in turn will make a difference to others in their lives. Parental involvement, educational visits into the local and wider community contributes towards the provision of a broad and balanced curriculum for all our pupils. It is our aim to establish, seek and maintain links with everyone who contributes to our pupil, parents, governors, professional colleagues, specialist advisory staff and members of the community.

Our Values Value of the month September Belonging October Fairness November Happiness December Respect January Sharing February Hard work March Love April Honesty May Trust June Kindness July Independence

End of Year test results 2016/17 and 2017/18 Our Results Results 2017/18 End of Year test results 2016/17 and 2017/18   WNIS 2017 WNIS 2018 National 2018 Difference National 2018 EYFS 81.5 77.2 71.4 +5.8 Phonics 78.4 77.5 82.7 -5.2 EXS GDS Reading 66.4 24.2 73.0 22.1 75.5 25.6 -2.5 Writing 54.4 15.4 74.6 15.6 70.0 15.9 +4.6 Maths 20.8 21.3 76.1 21.8 -1.5 Science 73.2 82 82.8 -0.8 RWM 51.7 11.4 65.6 11.5 65.4 11.6 +0.2

Transition In Year 1 Encouraging independence and formal working. Sitting at own table. Working more independently. Following instructions. Following the 2014 New Curriculum Home Learning; reading, maths, (Reading for comprehension essential).

Challenges & Expectations We understand that this period is a worrying and exciting time for adults and children Expectations are new and challenging More structured learning Other changes, ie toilet time, adult-led and more focus groups, less independent play Lessons taught in a topic based approach which links together the core subjects of English, Maths and Science.

Reading Print is everywhere! Important to listen to your child read everyday Use the books in a creative way and remember to write in the yellow reading record that you have read with them Children will be moved onto the next book band by their class teacher when they are ready! Fluency and comprehension are key! Stories, Non-fiction, Poetry, Comics Please send reading record and reading books to school every day as your child may need to read in school. Guided reading

Phonics Discrete 30 minute sessions Integral in all lessons Fun and engaging activities Learn in small focus groups

English Carousel of activities in Autumn term Writing linked to Foundation topic Next steps/challenge question Handwriting Hook/Memorable experience Cross-curricular approach (drama, small world, talk partners, mixed ability groups/pairs/ability groups Introduce English books

Maths Thinking Mathematically Children work in mixed ability pairs We encourage the use of correct mathematical language We provide opportunities for greater depth and understanding of key skills and concepts We encourage children to problem solve and apply to different situations Children use concrete manipulatives, pictoral representation then record

Foundation Topic based curriculum History – Changes within living history Geography – Looking at the local area Science – Animals including humans (Parts of the body & the senses) P.E. – Dance RE – Why are we thankful (Croydon R.E Syllabus) Computing – (Logging on and internet safety Art & Design – Drawing and painting

Rules and Expectations School rules linked to UNICEF Rights of a Child: To learn To play To stay safe To be respected Achievement assembly Class bears Attendance & punctuality Rewards and sanctions It’s Good to be Green Weekly newsletters

How can you help? Reading – listening to your child read and talking about the book on a regular basis. Providing opportunities for speaking and listening. Practical maths activities indoors and outdoors Broadening their knowledge of the world around them; -Trips, cultural shows, museums, parks discussions, extra curricular activities. Taking an active role in their learning as well as encouraging them to work hard to achieve and to be the best that they can be. Please label your child’s clothes!

School Uniform

WINTER UNIFORM Grey pinafore dress Grey uniform skirt Grey uniform trousers White school polo shirt Scarlet Red school sweatshirt White, red, black socks/tights of a plain design Sensible black school shoes/trainers If a hijab is worn, it must be either, plain black or plain white and fastened without pins Only small stud earrings may be worn Hair ornaments must be in school colours Coats – plain and school colours please

SUMMER UNIFORM Red and white gingham school summer dress Grey school shorts and polo top Sensible black school shoes/trainers Display uniform especially PE kit

General information Paying in money- via Parent Pay Please visit our new school website Teachers 2 Parents– text messaging service The girls have been split into colour teams – red blue green and yellow ( sisters have been allocated to the same team) Consistent approach to behaviour across the school Year 6 have been right through the school We will be holding a competition to name the teams later on in the year. 2 Girls from each class are awarded certificates

Pupil Premium Grant You do not need to pay for… Educational Visits A school sweatshirt will be provided for you in year R and in year 2 After school clubs – just apply and we’ll do the rest

Attendance and Punctuality Excellent attendance and punctuality is expected of all pupils. Pupil absences must be explained either by letter, telephone or in person by a responsible adult. Unexplained absences are classed as unauthorised and are followed up by the Education Welfare Officer. Leave of absence for pupils during term time for any reason is actively discouraged. Requests for such absences must be made in writing to the Headteacher and permission will only be given in very exceptional circumstances Our school target for next year is 96% We have a target of 96% and for the past 2 yaers we have been just below the national average. Please ensure your daughter attends school as often as physically possible.

SENDCO If your child has any Special Educational Needs – Mr Jones is the new SENDCO and is available for appointments on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Pastoral Support If you or your child are in need of pastoral support – Mrs Qureshi is available to see you. Just phone in to the school office to make an appointment

THANK YOU Any questions?