1. Year 1 Transition Meeting For Parents

2. What this meeting will cover: The Early Years curriculum’s transition to the National Curriculum The differences between Reception and Year 1 How we prepare the children How you can prepare your child Parental involvement in Year 1 Staff Questions? Transition packs, including class lists ( Please note the ‘Class Organisation’ slide has been removed from the online version of this presentation for data protection purposes)

3. From EYFS to NC EYFS Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication And Language Physical Development Literacy Mathematics Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Design

4. From EYFS to NC NC Themed approach English Mathematics PEHistoryScience Music Geography Computing Art DT RE SEAL

5. Differences between Reception and Year 1 Curriculum overview provided half termly on the website. Open door policy still exists, however class starts promptly at 8.55am so any issues or questions requiring discussion are best arranged for the end of the day. Head bump letters are still given, but other bump forms are no longer required for minor scrapes, etc. Medicine will be handed into the office, not dealt with by Year 1 staff. No longer required to email photos as learning journeys are not continued into Year 1. Phonics homework weekly, reading at home is required every night.

6. How we prepare the children Final 4 weeks of term will see the children put into their class groups. Circle time discussion – ‘Moving On.’ Visits to Year 1 Classroom. Visits from Year 1 teacher. Environment Week. Sharing learning journeys with new teacher. Weekly foundation stage assemblies addressing transition. Designing coat pegs labels. Producing artwork for new classroom display. Memory bag activity over summer. Digital information pack online.

7. How we prepare you Transition Meeting Parent Information Booklet Stay and Play session in Year 1; Friday 26 th June 9:05am Meet and Greet the class teacher: Wednesday 15 th July 9:05am

8. How you can prepare your child Practice phonics and maths skills. Continue to develop independence with; getting dressed/undressed, toileting, washing hands. Review the digital information pack with your child. Practice logging on through RMUnify. http://www.amblecote.dudley.sch.uk/ http://www.amblecote.dudley.sch.uk/

9. Parental involvement in Year 1 Curriculum workshops will be organised during the Autumn Term if there is sufficient interest. Inspire sessions e.g. puppet workshop Class assembly Parent’s Evenings Christmas Celebration at Holy Trinity Easter Celebration at Holy Trinity Sports Day

10. Class Organisation 45 children in Reception Year 1 class of 30 children Year 1/2 class with 15 Year 1 children and 15 Year 2 Children Most children are ready for national curriculum learning. The classes have been organised by staff who considered a range of factors. (individual needs, effective friendship groups and those children who will benefit most from a more immediately formal learning environment.)

11. Staff Year 1 Class teacher: Mr Kendrick Ms Masters (Fri) Teaching Assistants: Miss Bradbury Mrs Jones Mrs Pope Year 1/2 Class teacher: Mrs Marsh Ms Masters (Wed) Teaching Assistants: Mrs Walker Mrs Owen

12. Questions?