10th February, 2020
September is an exciting time for both teachers and pupils, but more so for those children who will be starting school for the first time. Whilst it can be a little daunting too, most children settle quickly and easily into their new surroundings. Throughout their life our children will go through many times of transition, and with a little help, preparation and encouragement they are able to cope and indeed flourish during these times.
… • Whole class sessions (Teacher–led)
• Small group activities (for more differentiated tasks • Individual or 1:1 activities • Free-flow (Independent learning and investigation) Each have an important role to play in your child’s learning.
• Children commence school with a wide range of experiences and abilities and the teachers are there to help everyone to progress at their own level. • Your child doesn’t need to be able to read, write or count before they start school. However, it is helpful if you have shared experiences of stories and a love of books and provided them with activities to become familiar with mark making, such as paint, large crayons and chalks. •
Many activities such as singing, playing games and talking about nature and numbers will begin to build your child’s enthusiasm for learning and a curiosity to want to investigate the world for themselves.
• It is also helpful to begin to help your child to build the skills to become an independent thinker and learner. • Little things like putting on their own shoes and coat, hanging up their bag, washing their hands or helping you to tidy away can prepare them for listening and following instructions and to encourage them to become independent.
The Early Learning Goals Communication and Language
Physical Development Personal, social and emotional development Literacy Mathematics Understanding the world Expressive arts and design
Specialist teaching in Games, Gym & Swimming, ICT, Music, Forest School and French
(we follow Letters and Sounds and RWI) We encourage pure sounds not the letter names.
During the day Ballet
After School Karate Street Dance Tennis
Breakfast Hub 7.30-9am Drop off at the Sports Hall from 8am free of charge.
After School Club 4.30 – 6pm Phone up in the morning or book in advance.
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At Akeley children are taught to become independent and resilient learners. Positive behaviour models are reinforced and we pride ourselves on connection before correction.
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Job Responsibilities Dojos Play Leaders British Values
• Baseline Assessments • Termly Progress Reports and Autumn & Spring Term Parents’ Evening • Tapestry Online Learning Journal
An online journal recording all the learning and fun of children's early years education.