Vaughan Primary School

Welcome to Nursery!

Tonight’s Aims· To inform you about the EYFS and to

explain the areas of learning and development

· To talk about the ways in which children learn and the importance of parent partnerships

· To give you key information and to collect your child’s forms

IntroductionMr Griffin Mrs Nilsson Mrs Jones Mrs Bell

Mrs Reece Mrs Watson

Nursery StaffMiss Dooley Mrs Blake Mrs Patel

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What is the Early Years Foundation Stage?

It is based on the recognition that children learn best through play and

active learning.

Areas of Learning

Prime Areas· Personal, Social and Emotional

Development· Physical Development· Communication and LanguageSpecific Areas· Literacy· Mathematics· Understanding the World· Expressive Arts and Design

What will your child be learning about in each

Area of Learning?

Personal, Social and Emotional

Development· Self-Confidence and Self-Awareness· Managing Feelings and Behaviour· Making Relationships

Physical Development

· Moving and Handling· Health and Self-Care

Communication and Language

· Listening and Attention· Understanding· Speaking

Literacy

· Reading· Writing

Mathematics

· Numbers· Shape, Space and Measure

Understanding the World

· People and Communities· The World· Technology

Expressive Arts and Design

· Exploring and Using Media and Materials· Being Imaginative

Characteristics of Effective Learning

· Playing and Exploring - Having a go!

· Active Learning- Being motivated to achieve!

· Creating and Thinking Critically- Problem solving!

Parent Partnership

‘Education is a partnership between school and home’

Key Information

Nursery Hours

Suitable Clothing• Comfortable and safe clothing appropriate for the weather – jogging bottoms• Washable for daily ‘messy’ play - not best

clothes!• Suitable footwear for active play and

weather – No laces or open-toes, velcro is best!

• No jewellery• Hair tied back

Welfare Matters• Medical Needs

• Allergies

• Sickness and Diarrhoea - 48 hours absence must follow

• Temperature - 24 hours absence must follow

• Administration of medicines requires prior written consent

• Little upsets

What to bring:

Coat Water bottle

John

Stay and Play

Week Starting : Monday 24th June 2013 Morning: Morning: 9.00 – 10.00 am Afternoon: 1.00 – 2.00 pm

· One hour to spend with your child in the Nursery

· Beginning of their transition· A fun and positive experience!

Tonight

· Collecting Information Forms· Home Visits – remember to sign up!

Please do not leave before handing your forms to a member of staff!