Reception Welcome Booklet
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WIMBLEDON CHASE PRIMARY SCHOOL Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3QB T: +44 (0)20 8542 1413 E: [email protected] W: www.wimbledonchaseschool.co.uk Headteacher: Mr. K. Ellis B.Ed.(Hons.), M.A. (Education) Dear Parents, We hope the time spent at Wimbledon Chase Primary School will be happy and fulfilling for both you and your child. At Wimbledon Chase Primary School we are passionate about learning. Children are at the heart of all we do and we strive to provide the very best in primary education, working in partnership with the local community, pupils, staff, parents and governors to pursue excellence in all aspects of school life Our school aims are, to promote a love of knowledge and understanding in all our children and the confidence to take risks with their learning. We celebrate individuality and diversity through a broad and rich curriculum, in conjunction with teaching social and moral values concerned with the good of society, the environment and the global community. Developing empathy, mutual respect, tolerance, social justice and the importance of healthy relationships and family diversity. Our Values Aspiration – for our children to aspire to achieve whatever they wish to achieve Inclusion - all are valued and supported Kindness and Respect - for others and for self Environmental Awareness - of the local and global environments that we live in We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school and our community of pupils and families include a great variety of languages, cultures and backgrounds. We welcome children whatever their needs, not only for the children in our Additionally Resourced Provision [ARP], but also for any children with particular needs or learning difficulties. Our ARP has pupils with speech, language and communication needs and they are an important part of our school community. We are extremely fortunate to have a high level of parental support and interest and firmly believe that the success of the school comes from working in partnership with parents. The information provided in this booklet is relevant to how the school runs in normal circumstances. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic we have, at present, systems in place that adhere to guidance for safe school opening which in many cases are different to the information below. Nearer the time and following the most up to date government guidance, we will inform you of any changes to the information in this welcome booklet. Yours sincerely Mr K. Ellis Headteacher Key Staff Mr Ellis Headteacher Mrs Ruffle Acting Deputy Headteacher / Phase 1 Lead (Nursery and Reception) Mrs Burnett Deputy Headteacher Mrs Warwick Inclusion Manager/SENCo and Safeguarding Mrs Knapman Assistant SENCo Mrs Newell Acting Deputy Headteacher / Phase 2 Lead Mrs Adamson Acting Deputy Headteacher / Phase 3 Lead Mrs Dotchin Parent Support Advisor/PA to Headteacher and Safeguarding Mrs Baker School Business Manager Mr Canham Site Manager Reception welcome pack contents Page THE RECEPTION DAY Gate times .......................................................................................1 Collecting and delivering children ...............................................1 A typical routine of a reception day ............................................2 Fruit time ...........................................................................................2 Lunchtime ........................................................................................2 Breakfast and After School Clubs .................................................3 School Security ................................................................................3 Attendance .....................................................................................3 Health, Welfare and Medicine ......................................................4 Lateness ...........................................................................................5 BEHAVIOUR AND LEARNING Behaviour .........................................................................................5 Early Years Foundation Curriculum ...............................................5 Homework ........................................................................................6 Extra Curricular Clubs and Activities .............................................6 Keeping Parents informed about your child’s progress .............6 English as an Additional Language ..............................................6 Additional Needs ............................................................................6 UNIFORM Reception Uniform ..........................................................................7 PE Kit .................................................................................................7 Lost Property ....................................................................................7 Reception welcome pack contents Page ROLE OF THE PARENTS Parent Volunteers ............................................................................ 8 Class Reps ........................................................................................8 ParentPay .........................................................................................8 Parents in Partnership .....................................................................8 Friends Association ..........................................................................9 Complaints .......................................................................................9 GETTING READY FOR RECEPTION Ways to help your child prepare for school .................................9 Learning Journey – Tapestry ..........................................................10 First Day at School ...........................................................................11 Me-in-a-Box ......................................................................................11 Items to bring in on the first day ....................................................11 Arriving at School ............................................................................11 Recommended books to share with your child ..........................12 THE RECEPTION DAY Gate times The gate to enter the school via Chase Alley is open between 7.30am and 9.00am in the morning and 3.10pm and 5.00pm in the afternoon. In between these times this gate is only accessible to the School Nursery, Acorn Nursery and Happy Faces After School Club via a video call button system. Please use the main school gate on Merton Hall Road to access the school at all other times. Collecting and Delivering Children The teacher will welcome the children everyday as they line up outside their classrooms in the Reception playground and will be available to take any messages or important information regarding your child. For safety reasons, we cannot guarantee supervision of children before 8.50am. If you arrive after 8.50am please sign your child in at the main School Office. Please note that children arriving after 8.50am will be registered as late. At the end of the school day parents are asked to wait outside their child’s classroom in the Reception playground. The class teacher will ensure that no child is left unattended if you are late. Please arrive on time to avoid any anxiety for your child. If someone else is collecting your child from school, please let the School Office know as soon as possible or write in the home school message book held by the class teacher. This is very important for your child’s security and confidence. 1 A typical routine of a Reception day 08.50 am Start of school and register 09.00 am Literacy - adult directed and child initiated activities 10.15 am Playtime in the Reception playground 10.30 am Fruit and story time 10.45 am Maths - adult directed and child initiated activities 11.20 am Phonics 11.45 am Lunch and playtime 12.50 pm Register. Topic based activities. During the week children will also have 2 PE lessons, a library visit, a celebration assembly, use of the computing suite 3.00 pm Story time 3.20 pm End of school day The children are taught for a total of 22 hours (not including assembly and registration times). Children have access to the outdoor learning environment throughout the majority of the day. Parents will receive their child’s timetable at the beginning of the year. Letters for the year group will provide you with an overview of topics and learning for each half term. There will also be regular newsletters sent via SIMS Parent app informing you of upcoming events. Information about the curriculum and school events can also be found on our school website: www.wimbledonchaseschool.co.uk Fruit Time Each of the children will be given a piece of fruit as part of the National Fruit Scheme. We ask parents to provide a water bottle with a sports top so that children have access to a drink of water throughout the day. Please ensure that water bottles are clearly labelled with your child’s name. Free milk is provided by the Government for all four year olds. If your child has an allergy to milk please inform the class teacher and ensure this is detailed on their medical form. We endeavour to be a nut free school. Lunchtime Universal Free School Meals are available for all children from Reception to Year 2. School meals can be provided on a weekly basis only. We cannot order daily meals on an ad hoc basis except in case of an emergency. You may send your child in with a packed lunch instead of receiving a Universal Free School Meal. Packed lunches will need to be