ASHMEAD FOUNDATION STAGE DEPARTMENT

2012 - 2013

Parents Meeting 27th June 2012

Welcome tothe

Early YearsFoundation Stage

INTRODUCTIONSTeaching Staff

Miss Katie WhiteheadMiss Abi DukesMiss Charlotte PooleyMrs Jemma WaleMrs Culverhouse

Teaching Assistants Miss Charis Smith - Miss Kirstie Gadd Miss Hannah Pople - Mrs Rebecca Kneba Mrs Debbie Reece

SETTLING-IN PROCESS Parents meeting and chance to meet

your child’s class teacher. Tour the department Moving On Morning – 3rd July 9.30-

10.30am Transition visits with Pre-Schools Parent meetings in the afternoons in

September Staggered entry

STARTING IN SEPTEMBER

All Children start in September

Morning sessions: 8.45 a.m. – 12.50 p.m.on 6th and 7th September

Parent’s Meetings in the afternoons

10th September: Autumn born in full time11th September: Spring born in full time12th September: Summer born in full time

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FOUNDATION STAGE CHILD

• Welcome time and Register• Phonics• Child initiated/adult-led activities• Playtime• Child initiated/adult-led activities• Lunch time• … The School Day in prospectus

UNIFORM

PLEASE NOTE …

AbsencesMedical CircumstancesMedicines and Inhalers Hot mealsNamed Uniform/Book bagsPE bags in Summer TermNamed Water bottlesParking in Blythe Close

FIRST DAY THURSDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER

8.45am come to Playground via Blythe Close

Line up on the playground on the first day. Following days come straight to the classroom door.

Bring a coat with a hood, book bag, water bottle and lunch

Encourage the children to carry their own equipment and put them away.

Collect from department via main playground at 12.45pm. Let us know if you will be late to pick up your child.

WHAT TO DO NEXT…

Complete Initial Meeting FormFill in application form and return this

form to the office along with birth certificate asap

Let us know any medical issues.Order uniform/book bagBuy water bottle from school officeLet the school know of any change in

contact details!

PARENTS/SCHOOL LINK

Sign up to Parent’s meeting in September Curriculum meetings in September Parent’s Consultations in first term Send in notes of achievements to add to

profile Story Sacks Reading records and reading with your child Homework Calendars Letter from department over the holidays. PTA – Miss Abi Dukes and Mrs Hampshere

FURTHER INFORMATION

www.ashmeadschool.org.uk Admissions Issues – Angela

Magnocavallo Medical – Chrissie Martin Admin – Amanda Simpson SEN – Miss Charlotte Pooley Outside Agencies – Mr Pickover Julie Edwards – Parent Support Advisor

Thank you very much for listening.

Please take some time to look around the department and meet with your

child’s new teacher