1. WELCOME TO BECKFORD! YEAR THREE INFORMATION MEETING
18th September 2019

2. STAFFING The Year Three classes are: Mersey, Thames and Trent
Mersey Class teacher: Thames Class teacher:
Nazmin Nessa Abi Wells
Trent Class teacher:
Anna Middleton
PPA teachers: Shaun Purcell and Micaela Schafer
Learning support teachers: Anita Baker, Tania Parsons and Alan Hydes

3. DEVELOPING SKILLS AND ATTITUDES
I enjoy challenge
I can have a go
I am curious about the world around me
I can keep trying until I can do it
I can understand how others feel
I’ve got my own ideas that I’d like to try

4. How we support learning in Reading
Daily reading – please bring reading log every day!!!!
Daily spelling
Independence and choice of books
Sharing a whole class book at the end of the day
Inviting authors and poets in to talk about their work
Setting an example as staff who love reading!
How you can support learning in Reading
Listen to your child read and talk about the books they are reading
Encourage them to read a little EVERY DAY!!!
Encourage recording in the reading record

5. How we support learning in Mathematics
Daily maths and mental arithmetic lessons.
Number facts practised
“I have 6……we have 4”.
Focus on understanding by teaching with the
concrete, pictorial, abstract method
How you can support learning in Mathematics
Support Mathletics homework – at least 30 mins a week
(Mathletics week is Monday –Sunday) Parents can now sign up for a progress report – go to Ground Floor today!!
Look at maths opportunities in the real world – money, time, measures
Link to Website – Curriculum – Maths calculation strategy guidance.

6. Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract.
Focuses on understanding
Allows children to experience maths rather than just see it.
Invites children to explore maths and helps with problem solving.
Encourages children to talk about maths and develop their understanding independently.
Manipulatives allow for personalised teaching and learning.
(manipulatives = cubes, coins, tens/ones, bead strings, etc)
Link to Website – Curriculum – Maths calculation strategy guidance. 8 1

7. How we support learning in Writing
Engaging with talk, drama and creative tasks
High quality books
Modelling good writing practices
Giving the children purpose for their writing.
Supporting grammar, spelling and punctuation learning
How you can support learning in Writing
Support spelling homework – weekly
(Monday given out, hand in by Friday)
Encourage pencil grip, good seating and writing at home
e.g. thank you letters after a birthday

8. How to help at home
School readiness – good night’s sleep, breakfast, calm journey to school.
Homework:
Mathletics- weekly 1000 points challenge!! (Mon-Sun)
Spelling words (Mon-Fri)
Reading - daily reading

9. Any questions?