“Love your neighbour as you love yourself “ (Luke 10: 27)

Love, Learn, Live

Dear Parents/Carers

Welcome to St Clement’s CofE Primary School! It’s always a pleasure to welcome new children and parents into the St. Clement’s family.

In response to these unprecedented times we would like to reassure you that we will work proactively to support your child’s transition into school. This will be an important milestone for you and your child and a time which we hope to be happy, positive and filled with excitement for the future.

As timescales for school closures remain unknown, we are currently considering a September start date for transition arrangements, but will swiftly respond to any change to this, as directed by the DfE and Rivers Multi Academy Trust. Any new arrangements will be communicated to you as soon as possible, as we acknowledge that making arrangements for transition may be challenging for many parents and carers to undertake at this time.

We hope that the information here is comprehensive but also delivers the basic information you need as clearly as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the EYFS team in school via

2020stclements@riverscofe.co.uk“Love your neighbour as you love yourself “ (Luke 10: 27)

Love, Learn, Live

Aims of this PowerPoint To introduce you to the Reception staff and the

setting.

To explain the Early Years Foundation Stage provision in Reception at St Clement’s

To explain what this will mean for your child.

To try and answer some of the questions you may have.

Introductions

Mr. James RadburnTeacher

Please visit the school website where you will find videos of our staff welcoming you to school.

Mrs. Joanna Greenwood

Reception Teacher Early Years Lead

Mrs. Di GillLearning Assistant

Mrs. Sian Lloyd

Learning Assistant

Introductions

Mrs. Kate BruntMAT CEO

Executive Head Teacher

Mrs. Lisa LongHead of School

Mr. Adam Price-MorganAssistant Head

SENCO

Mrs. Sarah Price Assistant Head

Life in Reception Class 8.45-8.55

9.00 9.10 9.30 10.00 10.20 11.40 12.15 1.15 1.30 2.30 2.45

Arrive at school

Register Phonics Free flow activities

Snack time Carpet time – what have we learned?

Activities indoors and out – some focused activities independent activities

Guided reading

Lunchtime

Carpet time

Activities indoors and out - some focused activities independent activities

Carpet time

Story and or singing

3.10 Home time

Much the same as Pre-schoolEmphasis on learning through play

Free flow play indoors and outSecure environmentLovely outdoor area

En-suite toiletsCaring staff

Wide range of activities and resources

Life in Reception Class Initially the school session will be similar to their pre-school experience (if

attended). Each day begins by inviting children to self register by finding their name

card and placing it on the number line or in the box, then your child will be encouraged to go to the cloakroom to hang up their own coat and belongings.

Throughout the session, the children will be able to explore the range of activities set out for them, including access to the outdoor learning area.

At times, children will sit together as a class to hear a story, sing some familiar rhymes or share a discussion session.

This is an important time for children to build relationships with the staff team and their peers.

Children will become familiar with routines and expected behaviours across areas of the early years setting, including rules for good listening, toileting and eating lunch.

During the first few weeks the children will be observed closely by their class teachers and engage in activities on a one to one basis in order to create an on entry profile or “Baseline assessment”.

Independence is key:

• Dressing and undressing in preparation for PE.• Being able to use the toilet including wiping

themselves and hand washing afterwards.• Knowing where their book bags, lunch boxes and

drinks belong in the classroom.• Being responsible for their own belongings (coats,

jumpers, book bags etc). • Tidy away the toys they have been playing with.• Sit at a dinner table and use a knife and fork

independently.

Key information Uniform can be purchased from school. You will receive a phone call

during June or July where you can place an order. This will be ready to collect in September during the transition sessions. More information can be found on our website.

https://www.stclements-worcs.co.uk/school-uniform/

Currently all of the children are eligible for a free daily healthy meal up until the end of Year 2 which is supplied by an external provider. We will ask you to complete a tick box order each half term which indicates your choices. Children may still opt to bring a packed lunch, should they prefer.

In September, you will receive a ParentPay activation letter which will allow you to make online payments for all things linked to school.

Key information The school day begins at 8.55am for all year groups from Reception to Year 6. The school day ends at 3.10pm for Reception, 3.15pm for Key stage 1 and 3.20pm for Key Stage 2. This staggered approach to the end of the day supports a safe and smooth handover.

We are able to offer Wrap Around Care from 7.30am each morning and from 3.15pm until 6.00pm each evening for children in Reception to Year 6. Information regarding the prices and booking can be found on the school website https://www.stclements-worcs.co.uk/the-school-day-and-wrap-around-care/ or from the school office.

Information packs are sent to parents of all our new children.

What should you have in your pack?

A list of the forms which must be completed and returned to school by Monday 6th July: Pupil Premium Eligibility Monitoring form Medical Information form Food tasting consent form Data consent form Local off site visits consent form Internet Agreement for learners Home School Agreement Milk registration– entitlement to free milk up to 5th

birthday – do not return this form to the school but post to freepost address provided on form

Data Capture Form

DRAFT Transition Arrangements 2020

Ordinarily, we hold a number of lovely transition events for parents/carers and children in June and July, but sadly we are unable to offer these due to the current situation.

With this in mind, we have opted to share a draft schedule for transition with you which begins in September. The children will have similar opportunities to those set out for the Summer months, but condensed into the first week of the Autumn Term.

We are aware that many parents this year will be extremely anxious to return to work as their children start school. However, we are attempting to balance this with a plan based on our experience and expertise in successfully settling new cohorts of children into school.

This will be your child’s one and only opportunity to experience starting school. Therefore, we aim to make it as enjoyable and positive as we possibly can by following a graduated, step by step approach which allows the children to successfully process a wealth of new information and routines, and to begin building new relationships with you and your children.

DRAFT Summary of Arrangements for Transition

Week 1 : Wednesday 2nd September to Friday 4rd September

Activity sessions with parents/carers:

These sessions will last for 45 minutes. They will provide an opportunity for you and your child to meet the class teacher, take a look inside the classroom and join in with activities.

You will enter school via your child’s classroom door. The classes will be clearly labelled and you be notified of your child’s class and activity session time well in advance.

These small group introductions to the school setting will support your child’s first steps into school and help them to feel confident.

Finally: Time to have a look at the Reception Classroom