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PARENT HANDBOOK 2013 – 2014 DULWICH EARLY YEARS Foundation Stage-Toddler, Nursery & Reception

Key Stage One - Years 1 and 2

CONTENTS WELCOME FROM THE HEADS ________________ 3 PHILOSOPHY & OBJECTIVES _________________ 4 COLLEGE LEADERSHIP TEAM ________________ 6 EARLY YEARS LEADERSHIP TEAM ____________ 6 AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY __________________ 8 WHOLE COLLEGE INFORMATION ____________ 8 FEEDBACK AND COMMUNICATION __________ 8 STUDENT CONDUCT _________________________ 9 GENERAL INFORMATION – WHOLE COLLEGE 9 Bicycles ___________________________________________________________ 9 Bus Service ________________________________________________________ 9 Earthquake and Fire Evacuation ____________________________________ 10 Emergency Communication ________________________________________ 10 Friends of Dulwich Beijing (Friends) ________________________________ 10 Lunches __________________________________________________________ 10 Medical Policy ____________________________________________________ 11 Parking and Pick-up and Drop-off __________________________________ 12 Security __________________________________________________________ 12 Sports Centre _____________________________________________________ 12 Sun Safety _______________________________________________________ 12

GENERAL INFORMATION - EARLY YEARS ____ 12 Arrival and Departure Times _______________________________________ 12 Foundation Stage __________________________________________________ 12 Key Stage 1 _______________________________________________________ 13 Arrival and Collection Security Issues _______________________________ 13 Attendance _______________________________________________________ 14 Campuses ________________________________________________________ 14 Parking at Riviera Campuses _______________________________________ 14 Pets at School _____________________________________________________ 14 Uniform _________________________________________________________ 15

EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM AND REPORTS _ 16 Curriculum and Ethos _____________________________________________ 16 Progress Reports and Parent-Teacher Conferences ____________________ 16

WELCOME FROM THE HEADS Dear Parents, Your support and involvement in your children’s education is a crucial element of their development and we encourage you to communicate regularly with us, as we will with you. This handbook will introduce you to school life, structure, policies and procedures. The first section includes information that is common to all three schools within the College, while the second section is specific to the Senior School. We recommend that you read it carefully before your child starts school, and keep it on hand for future reference.

A great deal of attention in schools always focuses on the achievements and successes of older children, and yet it is in the early years where the foundations are laid. Educational systems around the world are now increasingly aware of the crucial importance of this stage of a child’s education. We acknowledge the importance of this stage in Early Years by planning our curriculum to meet the standards of the English Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS) for children aged 1 to 5 years and the National Curriculum for children aged 5 to 7 years. This system has developed over the years to offer best practice and within this we ensure that our children are learning within the Chinese context.

As our students progress from the Early Years through to the Junior School and into the Senior School, we emphasise the four core areas: academic excellence; commitment to sport; the provision of a wide range of opportunities in the arts and contribution to the community.

We expect our children to become independent learners and problem solvers. The foundations of this are in our Early Years curriculum as children gain these skills through active learning. You will see your child grow in confidence and in ability in an environment where they feel respected and can grow to respect others.

Welcome to our school and to our community.

David Mansfield, Headmaster Sarah Humphreys, Head of Early Years

PHILOSOPHY & OBJECTIVES Our Philosophy and Objectives have been converted into child-friendly statements.

We provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment.

Our school is a fun and safe place to learn.

We recognize that each child is unique.

We can be ourselves.

We challenge each child to be best they can be and support them in this.

We all work together to do the best we can.

We educate the whole child.

We learn through everything we do.

We emphasis the benefits and responsibilities of working together.

We play and work together as a team.

We know that meaningful learning involves taking risks.

We trust ourselves to try new things.

We value awareness of the natural world and its resources.

We will try our best to take care of our world.

We prepare children to live their lives with a spirit of respect for themselves and others.

We respect ourselves and others.

We aim to prepare them for a future that is unpredictable.

I will be prepared for change.

COLLEGE LEADERSHIP TEAM David Mansfield, Headmaster Ruth Grant, Head of Junior School Simon Herbert, Head of Senior School Sarah Humphries, Head of Early Years Cynthia Maclean, Head of External Relations Jayne Scott, Bursar

EARLY YEARS LEADERSHIP TEAM

Sarah Humphreys Head of Early Years

Karen White Deputy Head of Early Years

John Astbury, Foundation Stage Leader, Legend Garden Nicola Fennemore, KS1 Leader, Legend Garden Avanti Kundaiker, Foundation Stage Leader, Riviera Campus Shirley Wan, KS1 Leader, Riviera Campus Kate McGinty, Additional Education Needs Coordinator Jenni Elliot, Under 3s Coordinator Linda Liu, Chinese Coordinator

DULWICH COLLEGE BEIJING Areas of Responsibility Position

Name

Areas of Responsibility

Headmaster

David Mansfield

Whole College, Staff, Community

Head of Senior School

Simon Herbert

All matters relating to the Senior School

Head of Junior School

Ruth Grant

All matters relating to KS2

Head of Early Years

Sarah Humphreys

All matters relating to Early Years

Bursar (until Sept. 2013)

Jayne Scott

Business management of all campuses; Fees

Bursar (from Sept. 2013)

Paola Morris

Business management of all campuses; Fees

Head of External Relations

Cynthia Maclean

Admissions, Marketing, Community

Head of Government Relations

Becky Jing

Government Relations

Director of Admissions

Choon Eichman

Admissions, Student Records

Senior Admissions Manager

Jane Ji

Early Years Admissions, Administration

Director of Marketing

Kasia Baran

Newsletter, Website, Advertising

Dulwich Community

TBD

Out of school programmes

Head of Finance

Liu Ying

Matters relating to Finance

Head of Human Resources

Maureen Huang

Matters relating to HR

e-mail david.mansfield@dulwich-beijing.cn simon.herbert@dulwich-beijing.cn ruth.grant@dulwich-beijing.cn sarah.humphreys@dulwich-beijing.cn jayne.scott@dulwich-beijing.cn paola.morris@dulwich-beijing.cn cynthia.maclean@dulwich-beijing.cn becky.jing@dulwich-beijing.cn choon.eichman@dulwich-beijing.cn Jane.Ji@dulwich-beijing.cn kasia.baran@dulwich-beijing.cn DCP@dulwich-beijing.cn ying.liu@dulwich-beijing.cn maureen.huang@dulwich-beijing.cn

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Telephone 6454-9011 6454-9031 6454-9031 8450-7676 6454-9168 6454-9168 6454-9110 6454-9069 6454-9015 8450-7676 6454-9020 6454-9127 6454-9101 6454-9118

WHOLE COLLEGE INFORMATION All of the information in this section applies to all schools within Dulwich College Beijing.

FEEDBACK AND COMMUNICATION Formal Written Communication on School Related Matters Curriculum Guides These documents describe in detail the curriculum followed in the Early Years, the Junior School and each of the Key Stages of the Senior School. These are available on our website: Foundation Stage: http://www.dulwich-beijing.cn/page.cfm?p=456 Key Stage One: http://www.dulwich-beijing.cn/page.cfm?p=457 Key Stage Two: http://www.dulwich-beijing.cn/page.cfm?p=455 Key Stage Three: http://www.dulwich-beijing.cn/page.cfm?p=395 Key Stage Four: http://www.dulwich-beijing.cn/page.cfm?p=396 IB: http://www.dulwich-beijing.cn/page.cfm?p=397

Website Useful information on our curriculum, welfare and guidance, activities and staffing can be found at www.dulwich-beijing.cn.

Back-to-School Relevant information for the start of the school year can be found in this document, which is sent to parents and posted on the website.

Parent Handbook Parent Handbooks are produced for each of the three schools, with information common to the whole school at the front.

Informal Written Communication on School Related Matters Newsletter This is a weekly digest highlighting news of the past week and providing information about upcoming events.

The newsletter is delivered by email and hard copies are placed around school every Friday.

Letters Letters are sent by email with the weekly newsletter.

Text Message followed by E-mail When the College needs to reach all parents urgently (e.g., if school closes due to excessive snowfall), parents are sent a text message with basic information and asked to check their e-mail for details.

The College This magazine contains articles and photos from recent events at Dulwich College Beijing as well as other Dulwich Colleges in Asia and London.

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Student Publications Various student groups produce regular publications, which are forwarded with the weekly newsletter on Fridays.

Website The website contains reviews and notices of events, as well as information about the curriculum, operations and plans for the College.

Email Parents are encouraged to contact teachers by email to book appointments or for clarification of policy. Extended communication over email is not advised as a substitute for face-to-face or telephone communication. Our email address format is as follows: givenname.surname@dulwich-beijing.cn

Informal Face-to Face Communication on School-related Matters Parents are always welcome to book appointments to discuss their child’s progress with teachers. The College also schedules regular events throughout the year, such as parent information sessions and parent forums, to provide information to parents and address their questions. These include parent information sessions, open days and parent forums, depending upon the school.

STUDENT CONDUCT At Dulwich College Beijing we encourage positive behaviour and in 2012-13 we undertook a comprehensive review of our behaviour policies. While the principles behind our policies are consistent, the application of those policies varies from school to school to ensure that the rewards and sanctions are age appropriate. Please read our Encouraging Positive Behaviour and Anti-bullying Policies in their entirety on our website: http://www.dulwich-beijing.cn/page.cfm?p=513

GENERAL INFORMATION – WHOLE COLLEGE Bicycles

Children riding their bicycles to school are asked to park them in the designated areas. We ask that you review traffic safety with your child repeatedly throughout the school year, but especially at the start of each new school year. Helmets are required for all students riding bicycles to and from school. Children are advised to lock their bicycles at all times.

Bus Service

The school provides a bus service that is contracted through a local bussing company. School bus routes and stops are determined based on the requirements of those using the service, and may vary from year to year. We make every effort to meet the needs of our students. However, Beijing is a large city and we may not be able to accommodate children living in residential complexes far from the school and outside regular school bus routes. Seats are assigned on a first-come first-served basis. If you move during the course of the year, we will do our best to accommodate your needs but cannot guarantee a seat for your child on the bus route serving your new residence.

Safety of the children on the bus is of paramount importance to us. To this end, all our buses are equipped with seat belts, mobile phones, emergency phone numbers and first aid kits. A bus monitor travels on each bus to ensure that the children remain in their seats with their seat belts fastened. If the bus is significantly delayed, the

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bus driver will notify the school office and the school office will notify parents. Traffic in Beijing is unpredictable at best, and tie-ups and gridlock are common events. We ask for your understanding and patience should your child’s bus be delayed in traffic.

Students are expected to observe the same standard of behaviour on the bus as in the classroom. They are expected to respect the bus driver and monitor, and to observe the following rules, which are posted in each bus: • • • • • • • •

Remain seated with your seat belt fastened at all times.

Respect your classmates and your bus monitor.

Keep your voice down.

Keep your head and hands inside the bus at all times.

Keep your feet on the floor and off the seats.

Leave chewing gum, sweets and candies at home.

Eat your snack before boarding the bus or after you get home.

Tell your bus monitor immediately if you feel sick.

Please note that neither eating nor drinking is allowed on the bus. Inappropriate behaviour by any student on the bus is unacceptable and if repeated will result in the denial of bus service with no fee refund.

Earthquake and Fire Evacuation

Earthquake and Fire Evacuation Plans are in place. These are posted on the walls in classrooms and around the school. Drills are held during the year to allow students and staff to practise and become familiar with the evacuation procedures. If you are on the school premises during an evacuation, please follow the evacuation procedures.

Emergency Communication

Should exceptionally severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances make it unsafe for the children to attend classes, information will be posted on the website and parents will be notified by SMS and email.

Friends of Dulwich Beijing (Friends)

Dulwich is very much a community school and involvement of parents is an integral part of our school life.

All parents of Dulwich students are members of Friends of Dulwich Beijing and are encouraged to become actively involved. Friends hold an open meeting every month with the Headmaster and the Head of External Relations to discuss events within the school, fundraising projects and school developments. Friends also invite interested parents to become involved in various committees and to support class activities and events.

Friends is run by the Friends Executive Committee, consisting of a Chairperson, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, five Campus Representatives, Charity Representatives, a Coffee & Books Representative, a Friends Shop Representative, School Representatives and four additional representatives.

Friends activities include the Friends Newsletter, Connections Club, Culture Club Excursions, the annual Dulwich Charity Dinner Dance, the International Food Festival at Founder’s Day, the Friends School Shop and Coffee & Books Coffee Shop.

Lunches

The Lakeview Café at Legend Garden offers tasty, nutritional food to students. The daily menu includes a choice of an Eastern or Western dish. The café is run by the catering company, Culinary Capers, and students will purchase meals using a photo ID value card that can be loaded at the cashier station or online. We recommend an initial amount of RMB400 be loaded and reloaded as needed in increments of RMB100.

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Culinary Capers also provides food for children in Early Years classes. These children do not use a card for lunch; parents may pay for school lunch by the term or annually in advance.

Students who do not wish to purchase the school lunch are welcome to bring their own cold meal. Parents are responsible for sending in a bag lunch for a child who either does not eat or is allergic to foods on the menu. All Dulwich lunches are nut-free so if you send a bag lunch, please do not send any nut or nut products with your child. In addition, we ask that you not include sweets, candies or sodas.

If your child has a food allergy, it is essential that you note this clearly on the school Health / Medical form and provide a doctor’s letter describing the allergy, severity, typical reaction and treatment. Please also indicate any food restrictions, religious or otherwise.

Medical Policy

The school places exceptional importance on the health of our school children, and it is the responsibility of all members of the school community, parents and teachers alike, to keep the children healthy. If we find that a child has an illness or condition that will affect the health of his or her classmates, we will notify the parents to take the child home from school immediately. The following Medical Policy must be strictly observed: 

Children must not be sent to school if they have any signs of fever or sickness. A student must be free of fever for 24 hours before returning to school.

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For the sake of everyone’s health, children with heavy coughs or runny noses must not be sent to school even if they are not feverish.

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Children who have been ill should be kept at home until they are able to fully participate in all school activities. Weather permitting, all children will go outside during playtime, and children recovering from illness will not be kept indoors. Children who are too sick to play outside are not well enough to be in school and in contact with the other children.

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Children must not be sent to school if they have any signs of conjunctivitis, as it is highly contagious.

They may only return to school after the full course of treatment has been completed and their eyes are completely clear.

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Children requiring medication for an illness should remain at home until the illness is cured. When they are essentially well but must continue with a day or two of treatment they may be sent to school. In this case, a Medicine Administration Form must be completed and given to the Teacher or Form Tutor along with the medicine to be given. Please let us know if your child is taking homeopathic medicines as well.

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Children must not be sent to school if they are ill with chicken pox, and they may not return to school until the sores have healed and scabs have fallen off.

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You must notify the school immediately if your child has head lice. Children with head lice must be treated with proper medicated shampoo and be completely free of both lice and eggs before returning to school.

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In case of injury requiring medical treatment, the child's parents will be informed immediately and he/she will be taken to the nearest international medical facility.

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Please be sure to keep vaccinations up to date.

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All children entering the school are expected to have medical insurance coverage. Fees for a student's medical treatment are to be paid by the parent. The school will not assume medical expenses.

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Parking and Pick-up and Drop-off

Every year, just before the start of school, we send all families a letter outlining the pick-up and drop-off procedures as these may change from time to time. Due to the large number of children being dropped off and collected, we ask that you and your driver comply with the guards instructions and observe extreme caution when driving near school.

Security

There is no issue the school takes more seriously than the safety of our students. At each campus we employ door monitors who are responsible for ensuring that unauthorised personnel do not enter the school and that students do not leave on their own initiative. We believe the students are very safe during the day on the school premises. We have instituted a number of procedures to ensure the journey to and from school each day is equally safe, and we require your assistance to make these procedures effective.

All parents are encouraged to obtain a parent ID card. Receptionists at all campuses may assist with these arrangements.

Sports Centre

Located on the Legend Garden Campus, the Dulwich Legend Sports Centre provides students, parents and the community with access to a wide range of sports facilities and equipment. The club offers a 25-metre swimming pool, a sports hall, a multi-purpose sports dome, tennis courts, a dance/aerobics studio and a variety of resistance and cardiovascular training equipment. The club’s operating hours are 6 a.m.to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. When school is in session, only Dulwich students may use the swimming pool, sports hall and sports dome.

Dulwich students receive free access to all of the club’s facilities and Dulwich parents are provided with special discounted pricing on membership fees. Contact the Sports Centre reception desk at 6454-9150 for more information or to set up a tour of the club.

Sun Safety

We ask that students wear sun hats that are part of the school uniform and either bring sunscreen to be applied at school or apply it at home before coming to school during hot weather. During very hot weather, we may limit outdoor time. Water is available on the playground during the hot months.

GENERAL INFORMATION - EARLY YEARS Arrival and Departure Times It is expected that all children in the early years are accompanied to and from school by an adult.

Teachers cannot be responsible for your child before 8.20 am each morning. You are requested not to bring your child into school before 8.20am. Teachers need this time to prepare for your child’s day and to sometimes attend meetings.

Toddler, Nursery and Reception children at the Legend Campus have a “soft start” to the day and may arrive up to 8.40 am. These children may also leave between 3:15 and 3:30 pm if parents wish to avoid traffic at the Legend campus.

At the end of the day you are also expected to arrange for them to be picked up promptly at the end of the school session as teachers also need this time to prepare, attend training and meet colleagues.

Foundation Stage School is in session Monday through Friday, except for holidays, as follows:

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Toddler Class 1 Toddler Class 2 Nursery Reception

8.30am to 11.00am 8.30am until 11.30 am 8.30am to 3.30pm 8.30am to 3.30pm

Key Stage 1 School is in session Monday to Friday, except for holidays, as follows: KS1 Classes

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Children begin their day promptly at 8:30 a.m. In the interest of your child, we ask that you please be punctual. Children arriving late, particularly after 9:00 a.m., miss a very important part of their day. The KS1 programme ends at 3:30 p.m.

Arrival and Collection Security Issues Collection at Bus Stop It is essential that we have a clear and accurate record of who is authorised to collect your child at school and at the school bus stop. Therefore, we ask that you complete in full the “Student Pick-up Authorisation Form" you have received and send in the photographs required. We will not release a child to the custody of anyone not identified on the form unless we have received formal written notification from the child’s parent.

Collection during School Day Children leaving the school during the school day are required to be signed out in the book at Reception. Children in the Early Years must be accompanied by an approved parent or carer and be signed out by that adult.

Collection at School If your child will be collected at school, please introduce the authorised adults to your child’s teacher during the first week of school.It is IMPERATIVE that you inform both the School Office and classroom teachers if you have a change of domestic staff, e.g., a new Ayi or driver who will be collecting your child.

Further Considerations In addition, we ask that you observe the following: •

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When dropping off your children, please deliver them to the custody of a teacher in the classroom. If we do not know your child has arrived at school, we cannot ensure his/her well-being.

We ask parents to walk out together with their children. This enables the door monitor to confirm that your child is leaving under your supervision. If you are picking up a group of children, please make sure they leave the school with you in an orderly fashion and confirm to the door monitor that you are responsible for those children.

If your child is to be picked up for a play date, you must provide written notice to your child's teacher.

If anyone other than those noted on the Student Pick-up Authorisation Form will collect your child at school or the school bus stop, you must notify the School Office in writing and advise some method by which we can identify that person.

Always wear your parent security tag at all times on the campus All visitors to the school are required to sign in at the school door.

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Attendance Due to the international nature of our community, some absences from school are unavoidable.

However, regular school attendance is expected, as frequent absences may prevent a child from fulfilling academic expectations. If a student is absent for more than twenty days during an academic year, we cannot guarantee that he or she will complete the curriculum and advance to the next year level. If your child is going to be absent (voluntarily) for an extended period you will need to seek permission from the Head of Early Years. Please ensure that your child arrives at school on time. Repeated lateness is unacceptable and teachers cannot be expected to repeat lessons if students are continually late.

If your child will be absent from school due to illness or extended leave, please be sure to inform the teacher and the School Office.

Campuses We are situated on three campuses, two at Beijing Riviera and one at the Legend Garden Main Campus.

Our Riviera campuses are located in the Beijing Riviera housing complex and house spacious classrooms, a library, a music room, an art room, an outdoor area, a kitchen and a multi-purpose room.

At the main Legend Garden campus, Early Years has classrooms, a multipurpose room, a large library shared with the Junior School, and a generous outdoor space.

Parking at Riviera Campuses Safety is our foremost concern. Due to the large number of children being dropped off and collected, we ask that you and/or your driver observe extreme caution when driving in the vicinity of the school buildings.

Please do not park in front of the school entrance. This area must be left clear for the school buses to ensure the safety of the children disembarking and boarding.

In addition, please park on the proper side of the road so your child does not cross traffic to reach the school.

Pets at School Occasionally teachers may request that pets be brought to school to enhance learning in a science, theme or activity programme. If the teacher has not contacted you directly to make an arrangement, then please do not send pets into school with your children.

Dogs must be on a leash at all times whilst near the school premises and should not be brought into the school building. Please leave your dog tethered outside the school in the designated areas, particularly at the beginning and end of school when the entrance way is busy and your dog may be upset by the crowds or noise. If your dog is one of the following breeds, they must be muzzled: Pit bull terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentina, Filo braziliera, or Japanese tosa. (This is consistent with UK law.)

We are happy to promote good pet owning skills and would ask that if your dog should make a mess that you clean it up. The disease toxocariasis is carried in dog faces. To reduce the risk of this infection, worm your dog regularly and encourage hand washing after playing with dogs. We are aware of the benefit of a pet in the family but we also have the health and safety of all of our students in mind at all times.

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Uniform APPEARANCE Toddlers do not wear uniform to school. All other students at Dulwich College Beijing must wear the school uniform. This is different for warm and cold weather, and students must adhere to seasonal requirements. Our students are ambassadors for this school, and their dress and behaviour convey an impression to the public of what we are like as a school. School uniform must be worn correctly at all times on buses, in school and when on a school trip (unless special permission has been given).

SEASONS A—Start of school in August – October mid-term holiday: Summer Uniform B—October Holiday – April holiday: Winter Uniform C—April Holiday – Summer holiday: Summer Uniform (The dates above are a guide, subject to weather conditions.)

Best Dressed: Early Years students do not wear Best Dressed uniform.

PE Kit: PE kit must be worn on days with PE lessons.

Undershirts: Students may wear a white undershirt beneath their uniform top; however, it may only be visible at the neckline.

Accessories and Nail Varnish: Students may wear a watch. Neither jewellery nor piercings are allowed unless of a cultural significance. Nail varnish is not permitted.

Hair: Hair must always be clean and tidy.

Shoes: Black polished shoes are a uniform requirement. Training–type shoes, open–toed sandals, Ugg boots, canvas shoes and sling backs are not permitted. Boots may be worn to and from school.

Sweaters and Cardigans: School sweaters and cardigans may be worn at any time.

Hats and Caps: Dulwich College requires all children to wear hats or caps for outdoor play in all seasons. In the summer this must be the Dulwich hat or cap. In the winter warmer hats should be worn.

Early Years Boys (Nursery, Reception, Y1, Y2) • • •

Winter Red long‐sleeved polo shirt Navy trousers Black polished shoes

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Summer Red short‐sleeved polo shirt Navy shorts or trousers Navy socks Black polished shoes DCB cap or hat when outside

Early Years Girls (Nursery, Reception, Y1, Y2) Winter • Red long‐sleeved polo shirt • Navy sleeveless dress or navy trousers • Navy tights or navy socks • Black polished shoes

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Summer Summer gingham dress or short‐ sleeved red polo shirt and navy shorts White socks Black polished shoes DCB cap or hat when outside

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EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM AND REPORTS Curriculum and Ethos At Dulwich College we aim for our children in the Early Years to develop confidence in all areas of their development and create an environment where children, parents and teachers are actively involved in school life. To achieve this we have:      

a clearly defined set of objectives and values reflected in school policies, the curriculum, school practice and behaviour; strong support for all children; a safe and nurturing environment for all children; opportunities for children to develop independence; a strong staff continued professional development programme; regular communication between the school, teachers and parents and between the community and the school.

A full description of the Early Years curriculum can be found in the Guides on our website: Foundation Stage: http://www.dulwich-beijing.cn/page.cfm?p=456 Key Stage One: http://www.dulwich-beijing.cn/page.cfm?p=457

Progress Reports and Parent-Teacher Conferences

Progress Reports are a summary of your child's development and accomplishments during the school year. Formal written reports will be issued at the end of first and third terms. Foundation Stage parents will be asked to attend Foundation Stage profile meetings twice a year when they have the opportunity to review their child’s progress.

Parents are always welcome to come and discuss their children’s progress with teachers and members of the School Leadership Team. Please see the curriculum Guides on the website for further detail.

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