Mrs Oke – Deputy Headteacher Mrs Brinkley – Executive Headteacher, Hayes Primary School and St Mary Cray Primary School.

Welcome to Dorset Road Infant School

Mrs Oke – Deputy Headteacher Mrs Brinkley – Executive Headteacher,

Hayes Primary School and St Mary Cray Primary School.

High standards on a small scale

Be resilient Be independent Be a good citizen/member of the community

(local/national) Enjoy and engage with school Fulfil their potential and be aspirational about their

future Be prepared for the next transition in their school life Have excellent basic skills – reading, writing and

maths Self driven and self regulating (behaviour) Take the initiative

A Dorset Road Child will …

Personal, social and emotional development Making relationships Self confidence and self awareness Managing feelings and behaviour Physical development Moving and handling Health and self-care Communication and Language Listening and attention Understanding Speaking

Early Years CurriculumPrime areas

Literacy Reading Writing Mathematics Number Shape, space and

measure Understanding the

world

Early Years CurriculumSpecific areas

• People and communities

• The world• Technology• Expressive arts

and design• Exploring and

using media and materials

• Being imaginative

The four overarching principles are: A Unique Child Positive Relationships Enabling Environments Learning and Development

How do children learn in Early Years Foundation Stage?

July 2016Taster sessionMeeting for all new parentsChildren have the opportunity to spend an afternoon in their new classroom.

September 2016Home VisitsPhased start to school

Ongoing SupportParent workshops focusing on key aspects of the curriculum. (phonics, reading, early maths, communication, fine motor control)

How do we support you with your child’s transition into school?

Maths, English and Science (core subjects) Topics planned for interest and enjoyment and

focused around the foundation subjects. These include Science, Geography, History, Art, RE, Music, Citizenship, Personal Social and Emotional Health (PSHE) and French

Singing with Bromley Youth Music Trust teachers

Jujitsu Regular visits to Mottingham library

What is on the curriculum in Y1 and Y2?

Up to 30 children in each class One teacher and one member of teaching

support staff in each class

How many adults and children in each class?

Next steps targets discussed with parents each term

Progress shared termly in reading, writing and maths

Ideas for how parents could help at home

How will I know what progress my child is making?

Each child has a target for progress. Children have next steps targets. Targets reviewed every half term in Pupil

Progress Review meetings. Teacher’s planning, use of additional adults

and resources are reviewed to meet the needs of each child.

My child is a shy/quiet learner. Could he/she be overlooked?

Do be honest and kind Always do your best Do look after people and property Do listen to people Do walk around the school quietly

Our Golden Rules

Mrs Oke – SENCo Early identification. Pupil progress reviews to discuss

children’s needs (children needing additional challenge or support)

What if there are concerns about my child’s learning or behaviour?

French Gymnastics Kwik-Criket Zumba Maths club Breakfast club

What extra curricular clubs does the school offer?

Relationships - thriving parent teacher association and parents welcome in school

Exercise – learning about the benefits and regular exercise sessions (PE)

Healthy eating – every child is offered a free school lunch and encouraged to try out new choices of food

How does the school promote health and wellbeing?

64% of EYFS pupils reached a Good level of development (National 60%)

At the end of KS1; Reading – 87% age related and 35%

exceeding Writing – 79% age related and 16%

exceeding Mathematics – 91% age related and 26%

exceeding

Outcomes at Dorset Road Infant School

Go to Bromley council website. Click on the school admission tab. Start your application form. Save details. Apply for up to six schools. You must include your nearest school. Deadline is mid January 2015. Tel No: 0208 313 4044 after 2.00pm.

How to apply

If your child has a medical need or other consideration for your

application please put it on the form or speak to

us before applying.

How to apply

Any Questions?