2. Transition
It is a change, but gradual and carefully
considered
Variety of types of activity, some led by adults,
some independent and with a variety of
challenge
Independence
3. Daily routine
8.45- Into class independently, responding to marking and
register
9.15- Assembly
9.30- English or Maths
10.25- Maths Fluency
10.40- Playtime and snack
10.55- Phonics
11.20 –English or Maths
12.00 -Lunch
1.05 - Guided Reading
1.30 – Topic Lessons
2.30- Story
2.45- Playtime
3.00- Review of the day
3.15 Hometime
4. Topics for the Year
Autumn 1- Shipmates.
Autumn 2- Me!
Spring 1- Once upon a time…
Spring 2- Amazing animals.
Summer 1- We are scientists!
Summer 2- Here we go!
5. Homework, spelling, guided
reading
Guided reading in groups once a week
Reading books will be changed once a week
Read as much and as often as you can, home
languages also beneficial
We will cover spellings at school, focusing on
HFW
Homework is Reading and Maths activities
Homework will go home by Friday
6. Phonics Screening Check
Is in June.
Is seen by the children as a normal part of the
school day.
They will be asked to read real and pseudo-
words
Pseudo-words are words that the children can
decode using their phonic knowledge.
They are clearly labelled with a picture of an
alien.
We will have practised these a lot with the
children.
7. Medication
To be given to the office.
Prescription medication must be given in
original packaging and should be clearly
named.
A letter clearly stating dose and times is
necessary.
8. Miscellaneous
Please keep a full P.E kit in school, we will
send it home at half term.
Book bags with Reading Journal and reading
book should be in school every day.
Named water bottle in school.
Indoor shoes to be kept in school, these
should be easy for the children to put on.
Name everything!
9. Maths Evening
Maths Workshop for Parents
This year, I will be running workshops for
parents looking at ways to support your child
with their maths. The first workshop will take
place on Wednesday 12th
October from 2.30pm to 3.15pm in
the school library. We will be looking at
learning number facts. This workshop is
suitable for parents of children from Year 1 to
6 and everyone is welcome, whatever your
level of confidence in maths.
10. Reading Workshop
Thursday 17th November
Thursday 26th January
Thursday 18th May
They are 2.30-3.15 in the library.
You are encouraged to attend
