Information session for parents and carers Transition
Evening
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Aims of the meeting Explain common routines and procedures for
the start of the Autumn term Identify key staff for communication
some old, some new .some just different! Ensure that you have an
improved knowledge and understanding of how the curriculum will
evolve and progress your child Sharing some key messages on our
journey and identity as a school and how this translates to our
culture of learning Strategies to support your child at home,
including reading and homework
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Key Stage One routines Reception and Key Stage One: every
morning, 2KM line up in the Key Stage One playground, near the door
and 2MC line up in front of the window, near the office entrance.
Meal choices: at the start of the day, the picture menu for the day
is displayed on the interactive whiteboard. Children state the
colour meal they would like; they collect their colour sticker
before lunch.
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Key Stage One Teaching staff Mrs Liddington 1KL (Assistant
Headteacher and Phase Leader) Mrs Glosek 1JG Mrs Mitchell and Miss
Christy 2MC Miss Marsden 2KM
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Communication Staff on doors every morning and at the end of
the day for quick communication Communication with Phase Leader
School website
http://www.talbot.leeds.sch.uk/http://www.talbot.leeds.sch.uk/
Report and parents evening in the Autumn term Class assembly Parent
Mail Newsletters Head and Deputy on the playground before and after
school Communication with the office these will be directed to the
class teacher, phase leader or senior leaders as appropriate to
support efficient action where required
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What do we stand for? Fundamental review of the curriculum and
teaching and learning philosophy undertaken this year to ensure it
is line with our school values What does this mean? Teaching and
Learning based around Courage, truth and loyalty, i.e. supporting
children with: Courage with their learning taking a risk extending
learning and showing this creatively Truth i.e. being true to
yourself as a learner, trying even when something is challenging
Loyalty to my class, my peers, school and community
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Curriculum coverage Creating a buzz! Daily timetable will
include a daily English, Maths, handwriting and Spelling and
Grammar skills focus. The Long term overview for each year group
will be available to view on the school website (see Parent/Carer
tab) Application enhanced with Computing, Guided Reading, RE, PE
and other foundation subjects such as History, Geography and DT
Routines for spellings and PE will be shared with your child in the
first week back and subsequently shared with parents
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A little taster of what is to come Could a loaf of bread
destroy a whole city? Where will Mr Benn travel next? Who is that
reading in the dark? Which road should I take? Bollywood or Swing?
Who needs Wall-E?
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Teaching and Learning More detail on our Teaching and Learning
approach will follow in September. As a school will be focusing on
how we can intertwine our school values with Growth Mindsets Simply
put, Growth Mindsets are about thinking about your learning. There
is an understanding that effort and strategies equal success,
rather than ability. Save Thursday 17 th September, 6.30pm-7.15pm
in your diary for a parent briefing
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How can we help at home? Support with uniform and PE kits i.e.
black shoes, logo jumper, black or grey tights for girls if worn,
blue logo t- shirt, black shorts and pumps. Please put names in
everything and ensure PE kits are in school at the start of each
half term. Referring back to the end of year expectations leaflet
provided today (also available on the website) Homework policy
Sept. 2015 Reviewed after consultation with parents, staff,
children and governors. The reviewed policy which will take effect
from September 2015. Key features include: graduated expectations
by year group, homework to be done in books, higher standards of
presentation expected, open-ended Learning Logs with real choice
for Year Two pupils.
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Core subject support Reading: Encourage different reading
strategies Reading together whenever possible and for enjoyment
Make it fun! Questioning about the text, i.e. Why? What? When? How?
Who? Encourage children to use Bug Club in September (an online
reading programme) Writing: Writing for a purpose, e.g. lists,
letters and notes. Does it make sense? Pencil hold and letter
formation Punctuation expectations as highlighted in the end of
year expectations leaflet The same expectations for typed work
Practise spelling high frequency and tricky words Maths: Key mental
maths fact recall, e.g. number bonds, times tables, bingo games,
race around the track Problem solving in context, e.g. calculating
change using , measures and baking Logic problems which encourage
children to verbalise their problem solving strategy, this can
range from Snakes and Ladders, rubix cubes to 3D shape puzzles
Encourage children to bring in home learning and activities to
share with the class during Show and Tell Fundamentally Courage,
Truth and Loyalty
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Change to Parents Evenings Parents and children invited to
Parents/Carers evenings. These will be an opportunity for the
children to share their books with you, explain how our marking and
feedback policy supports their learning and allows for more
empowerment of the children in every aspect of their learning An
additional information session will be held in the Spring Term to
share some key messages on how the school will carry out the
statutory end of Key Stage One assessments
