Base Information Evening 2014 - 2015
Dec 28, 2015
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?