Parent Hello Meeting

27th August 2013

The EYFS: Themes and Principles

Every child Children learn and Children develop

Children learn
is a unique develop well and learn in
to be strong
child in enabling different ways. The
and
who is environments, in framework
independent
constantly which their covers the
through education and care
learning experiences
positive of all children in
and can be respond
relationships. early years
resilient, to their individual
capable, provision, including
needs and
confident children
there is a strong with special
and self- partnership
assured. educational needs
between and disabilities.
practitioners and
parents and carers.
 The Foundation Stage Curriculum

The curriculum has 3 prime areas that

develop directly in response to
relationships
and experiences.

Personal, social and emotional development (PSED)

- Making relationships; Self-confidence and self-
awareness; Managing feelings and behaviour
Communication and language (C&L) -Listening and
attention; Understanding; Speaking
Physical development (PD) - Moving & handling;
Health & self-care
 The Foundation Stage Curriculum

The 4 specific areas provide contexts for

learning and include essential skills and
knowledge for your child to participate
successfully in society.

Literacy - Reading; Writing

Mathematics - Numbers; Shape, space and measure
Understanding the World - People and communities;
The world; Technology
Expressive Arts and Design - Exploring and using
media and materials; Being imaginative
 Our Cycle System

We play, teach and observe your child.

We evaluate what your child knows.
We identify what he/she is ready to learn next.

At the start of each cycle Next Steps are chosen.

At the end of the cycle we evaluate your childs learning
& development, write a Review of Progress for you, and
choose new Next Steps.

A tick system is used:

P= emerging
PP= meeting
PPP= exceeding
 Our partnership

We are a team, working towards

your child having the best learning
journey possible.

Your child is unique.

We recognise this in our individual planning & interaction

with your child throughout their time in Foundation.

The more details you share with us about your child, the
better we know how he/she is learning & developing at
home and in school.
 Sharing learning with you

ILD (Interactive learning Diary)

Evidence of your childs development is
shared through observations and
photos.

Live for notified periods for you to look

at & save what we have posted.

Portfolio
A collection of work samples and
commemorations of special events.
 Language for communication

In school we focus on English.

Playing, reading stories, watching TV and talking about

whatever you can in your home language(s) will
develop a strong mother-tongue and aid all future
language learning.

Please encourage and support

your child but please dont
push!
Your child needs time - time to
learn and also time to switch off.
 Reading Scheme

A childs level is assessed by the teacher.

Please look at the book for about 10 minutes

each day with your child.
First books have no or few words.
Please encourage your child to use the
pictures telling a story, in your home
language, is an important early reading skill.

The Reading Diary is for you to complete with the

dates you share the book and the title. We also invite
you to comment upon your child and his/her reading.
 Communication is the key

Our main method for mutual sharing of

information is via the Home-link Diary. Please
remember to check it daily.

We currently also send information by email.

The Next Steps and Review of Progress

sheets invite you to write your comments on
your childs learning & development.
We are excited to announce the TES Reception
Blog!

What are the

benefits?

Its a learning tool

Its a virtual window into your childs classroom.

Its a vehicle for communication

It increases links
 What happens next?

A permission slip along with parent protocols will

be distributed

A parent workshop detailing internet safety and

the benefit and use of blogs will take place

Blogs will be live for parents to view from Friday

13th September have fun seeing snapshots
of the week in the Reception unit