Base Information Evening2014 - 2015

Agenda Parental Communication Pupil Premium Hot School Meals Timetable 6 Rs Phonics Reading Expectations Child initiated learning / P.D.R WOW leaves and Home Learning Rewards and Sanctions Trips Communication Additional Information Workshops Questions

Parental Communication We continue to try to improve this:

Whole year calendar by mid September on website

Verwood pupil journal Base Governor coffee mornings

Please speak to other parents and come up with top three improvements you would like to see for communication

Pupil Premium Do you qualify?

Income support (IS)or Child tax credit, provided you are entitled to

Working Tax Credit and have an annual taxable income that does not exceed £16,190

Income based job seekers allowance or Employment Support Allowance or Guaranteed element of State Pension Credit Support under Part IV of the Immigration and

Asylum Act 1999

Pupil Premium £1,300 spent on your pupil!Eg

individual 1:1 sessions Small group sessions Trip cost reduction Support with uniform costs

Hot School Meals Well publicised problems and poor service We would hope that in a few weeks we will

see a strong service New ordering on line managed by Chartwells Universal Infant Free School Meal Offer

(UIFSM). Hot meal free to all Oak, Sycamore and Beech base children!

For further information and how to order please see website Chartwells West Sussex Meal Selector

Oak Base Autumn Timetable

Learning Values for Life The 4 learning Rs: Reciprocal,

resourceful, resilient, reflective The 2 behaviour Rs: Respectful and

responsible

Important to develop learners – those who want to learn and know how to learn successfully. Developing life long learners.

Literacy Letters and Sounds Individual Readers Guided Reading Reading at Home Writing

Letters and Sounds Jolly Phonics – Actions and Songs

We incorporate many opportunities for your child to practice reading and writing throughout the week.

In Oak base, your child will receive regular ‘Letters and Sounds’ phonics sessions,

Delivered through a range of practical and fun activities.

Letters and sounds attainment groups to start end of Autumn term.

Individual Reading

The class teachers will hear your child read on an individual basis at least twice a half term. The purpose of this is to establish an accurate home reading book level not a teaching session.

The rational behind this is because to read with each child individually is a very time consuming process and takes away from valuable teaching time.

However if you feel your child is confidently reading a range of books on their current level, please communicate this to us via your child’s Verwood Journal and we will be more then happy to hear them again. It is your child’s responsibility to change their book when they have finished reading it.

If we are fortunate enough to have any extra adults/students/helpers they will also hear readers whenever possible.

Reading -

Teaching of reading- Guided Reading

Two week cycle Week 1 – Teacher will take individual readers and the

other children will read independently. Week 2 – Teacher will read the story back to the children

and there will be a focus on comprehension.

Writing / Mark making Not just paper and pencil, it needs to be

fun! Fine and gross motor skills. (small and

large movements) Paint, chalk, playdough, sand, games

etc. Cursive writing. Phonetic spelling.

Supporting Literacy at Home

Using soft ‘pure’ sounds Recognising sounds Blending words Recognising key words (the, she, to, he etc) Discussing the story - comprehension Sequencing and characters Predict endings Daily reading recorded in Journals Writing name

Mathematics Number Fun sessions Everyday and practical experiences Mathematical vocabulary – more/less Number games, songs and rhymes Formation of numerals Ordering, sorting, shapes and patterns Time Money Sand and water tray

Supporting Mathematics at Home Accurate Touch Counting to 10 then 20

from a larger quantity. 1 more/1 less. Addition and Subtraction. Comparative language. Shape – 2D and 3D.

Child initiated learning / Plan, Do, Review. The importance of child initiated

learning.(exploring, learning from mistakes, experimenting)

What is Plan, Do, Review?

WOW Leaves and Home Learning Wow leaves

Home learning Topic based

- ‘ […] counted 3 forks on the table and knew that we needed 1 more.’

- ‘[…] shared a story with her little brother.’

- ‘[…] can now ride his bike without stabilisers.’

- ‘[…] practised writing her name with daddy.’

Rewards and Sanctions Smiley board

Gem Jar

Stars of the day

Headteacher’s Award – Praise Worship

Reminder Warning Choice Thinking chair (‘Time Out’)

Gem Jar Rewards

School Trip Blashford Lakes as part of our

Significant Individuals topic. Focus on artist Andy Goldsworthy and

author Eric Carle. (Spring 1 – Feb 6th)

Wild clay modelling, natural collage, sensory walk

Communication“The single biggest problem in communication

is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw

‘Ask your child about…’ Letters Base Blog Open Door Policy www.verwoodfirst.dorset.sch.uk

Additional Information Water bottles (Water only)! Personal items and toys Collection arrangements PE Kit needed every Friday Cooking theme days Helping in school Coats Named uniform

Workshops

Early Years Workshop30th September 6pm - 7:30pm

Questions?