1. Welcome to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
An integral part of St Joseph’s School, Parish, Barking,
and the
Diocese of Brentwood.
Reception Parent Induction Meeting
Monday July 1st 2019

2. Mission Statement Mission Statement
At St Joseph’s School we learn to know, love and follow Jesus Christ.
In our learning we seek to develop the potential given to us by God.
We encourage care and respect for each other in this community and the wider world. wider world.

3. PURPOSE OF MEETING
To introduce The Senior Leadership Team, members of the Early Years Foundation Team, Reception Staff and Office staff.
To outline the procedures for induction into our school including the routines and procedures which will affect you and your child. (Important even if you know the school already!)
To explain the start and induction into school as things do change each year! ……..Finally to answer any questions!

4. To start our morning…..
“Welcome and we are delighted that your child is joining us at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.”

5. A broad and balanced curriculum…

6. Our Religious curriculum and Life

7. What kind of children? What kind of children? Adaptable Academic Moral
Resilient
Co-operative
Communicators
Enquirers
Thoughtful
Respectful

8. Effectiveness of the Foundation Stage (Ofsted 2016)

9. Behaviour Policy

10. The Early Years Team The Early Years Team
An overview of the Early Years Foundation Stage have their own curriculum made up of 7 areas of learning.
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design
The children also have 1 PE lesson a week and 1 Music lesson. ICT is incorporated across the curriculum and the children also have an ICT Lesson in the suite once a week.

11. The Early Years Team
The common question all parents ask and very often don’t get the response they want is….. “What did you do at school today?” Responses:
“Nothing much”
“Played all day”.
“Can’t remember”

12. The Early Years Team The Early Years Team
You will know what they are doing by:
Logging onto the website every week and going to the Reception page and gallery
Reading the website update each week and EYFS newsletter seeing what has happened and is going to happen in school
Checking out the curriculum overviews on the school curriculum link of the website

13. The Early Years Team THE ‘ALL ABOUT ME’ FORM All About Me Form
Please could this be posted or brought into school before the last day of the Summer Term – Wednesday 18th July!
It is vital so that we can prepare for the year ahead and for your child.
The class teacher will read it over the Summer and this means it can help inform planning and preparation for September.

14. The Early Years Team Things to practice/do over the Summer…
Going to the toilet independently
Getting dressed by themselves
Using a knife and fork
Blowing their nose and washing hands

15. Attendance and Punctuality
Punctuality: The school gate opens at 8:45 am – 9:00am. Please do not leave your child until a member of staff is on the gate.
Letters are sent out if there are persistent late arrivals!
There is a Late Panel which consist of the Education Welfare Officer, The Chair of the Board of Governors if necessary and PSA who meet with parents to discuss persistent late arrivals.

16. Attendance and Punctuality
Absence: Please telephone / and inform the school if your child is absent and give the reason.
Illnesses: Infectious illnesses MUST be reported immediately (e.g. Chickenpox, Measles, Conjunctivitis)
Sickness: If your child has a stomach or sickness bug THEY MUST remain at home for 48 hours after the last bout. If your child becomes ill during the day we will make contact with you immediately and ask you to come and collect or arrange for another person to collect on your behalf.

17. Attendance and Punctuality
Holidays in Term Time: These are not allowed. There have to be exceptional and compassionate reasons. The Education Welfare Officer (EWO) monitors attendance and if holidays are taken and not authorised then Penalty Notices (fines) will be Applied.
You can access the term time and holiday dates on the school website:

18. Emergency Contact and Health Matters
This is very important and the telephone contacts MUST be up to date in the event of an emergency. Please ensure that all the information given is correct.
Medicines

19. School Dinners School Dinners
The school dinners are cooked on site. The menu is sent out at the Start of the term. The contractors are Barking and Dagenham Catering Services.
Packed Lunches: Children all eat at the same time.
Lunch is at 12:00pm.
Water is provided.
NO NUTS
Pupil Premium
For the first few weeks the Class Teachers are in the hall supporting the children and helping them settle, make good choices and eat independently. As your child is under 7 years of age you DO NOT have to pay for school dinners at the moment….they are free!

20. Fruit and Water
The children are provided with fruit and we have this in the morning.
Children are also allowed to bring in a bottle of water, although water is provided. But please label your child's bottle!

21. Uniform
I would now like to welcome some of our current Reception children to the meeting.

22. Uniform Winter: Girls & Boys Bottle green jogging bottoms
Bottle green sweatshirt (with or without school logo)
White polo shirt (with or without school logo, collared, short sleeved)
White socks girls. Grey sock boys.
Coat: Plain black or navy.
Black velcro shoes
Waterproof coat/jacket and wellington boots
Summer variations:
Grey tailored short trousers
Green gingham dress
Black Velcro shoes
Bottle Green blazer optional
Sun hat
P.E Kit:
Plain white T Shirt and plain black shorts. Black Plimsolls in a draw string bag please.
Jewellery is not permitted at all in school (including earrings). Please ensure you remove your child’s jewellery before they come to school.

23. Communication is very important!
Website
From September 2018 we will be sending out a fortnightly newsletter this contains news and information. This is sent out as a paper copy and uploaded onto our school website.
Weekly website update: Uploaded every Friday giving an overview of the forthcoming week. It is really important that this is read so that you are aware of what is taking place.
Dates Calendar: On the website: Please check it regularly so you do not miss events!
Regular letters will be sent out please ensure you check your child’s bookbag.
Group text – These are sent out regularly to
provide information.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need a question answered!

24. THE PRE-VISIT Pre-Visit
In a moment we are going to begin a pre-visit. The purpose of the visit is:
To meet the Class Teacher and Support Staff.
To enable the children to become familiar with the classroom they will be in and where to line up, where the toilets are and put their coats and bags etc!
To show children where they will eat their lunch.
To show the children the different learning areas.
To complete class forms that will help settle your child.
To provide the opportunity for you the parent to ask any questions on a 1:1 basis.

25. The START…
THE START
The children enter on a staggered basis starting from Wednesday 5th September:
The order is as follows: Those youngest and new to the school followed by sibling. Children who are already 5 need to be in first group too as they are of statutory school age already.
Pupils are admitted each day in order to help the smooth transition into the Reception classes. - This is not rushed and we take it at the child’ s own pace. - If your child becomes distressed we will make contact and discuss the support.

26. POINTERS FOR THE FIRST DAY !
We have the children in later on their first day at 9:00am after the normal time at 8:45am.
It will also be a photo opportunity for you to catch this memorable day as you have done in the past and major milestones !
The children will be met by the Class Teacher in the playground. Parents cannot come into the classroom, it is for children only. All goodbyes are said in the playground.
The children will be led in by the Class Teacher and Teaching Assistants.
We appreciate that some children may get distressed, but please allow the Staff to guide them in.

27. Admin Reminders
Children will take their own coats off and be supported to do this and hang them up if necessary (please make sure they are labelled as well as all their school uniform).
Please allow the teacher to lead the children into the school to hang up coats and settle them down.
Children can bring a water bottle and this must be labelled – they bring this in themselves.
Please be at school by 3:10pm to collect your child from their class. Gates open at 3:00pm.

28. Questions & Answers