Wed, Apr 10 2019 11:35
| Summer Term One 2019
Growing and Spring
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Managing Feelings and Behaviour
Children will be thinking about their emotions.
Children will talk about our rules and how we can make things fair
Communication and Language
Speaking
We will be encouraging the children to talk about their interests
The children will have lots of opportunities to develop their speaking and listening through a variety of activities
Physical Development
Moving and Handling
Energetic play will take place daily
Opportunities will be provided for children to practice manipulative skills
Literacy
Reading
We will focus on meaningful print eg children's names
We will be looking at Traditional stories and discussing the characters with the children
Mathematics
Numbers
We will learn numbers by singing counting songs
We will encourage children to count the things they see and do eg jumps
Understanding the World
Technology
We will be encouraging children to acquire basic skills when operating ICT equipment
We will encourage children to speculate on the reasons why things happen or how they work
Expressive arts and design
Exploring and Using Media and Materials
Children will be encouraged to experiment with blocks, colours and marks
Children will experience different painting techniques eg marble, printing, finger
How can you help your child?
Continue to talk to your child about what happens at Pre-school, ask them questions and encourage them to ask you questions.
Count objects on the way to school eg "How many red cars can you see?"
Sing songs the children are learning at Pre-school
Remember: staff are always available for a chat or advice about your child.
Wed, Apr 10 2019 11:29
| Ready for School in Derbyshire
Ready for School in Derbyshire
The 10 keys to unlocking school readiness*
- I can settle happily without my parent/carer
- I can tell friends and grown-ups what I need
- I can take turns and share when I am playing
- I can go to the toilet on my own and wash my hands
- I can put on my own coat and shoes and feed myself
- I can tell a grown up if I am happy, sad or cross
- I know that what I do and say can make others happy or unhappy
- I am curious and want to learn and play
- I can stop what I am doing, listen and follow simple instructions
- I enjoy sharing books with grown ups
*If a child is developing typically for their age
Fri, Mar 1 2019 08:21
| World Book Day
World Book Day
If your child wishes, he/she may dress up as a character from a book for World Book Day on Thursday 7th March 2019
Thank you
If your child wishes, he/she may dress up as a character from a book for World Book Day on Thursday 7th March 2019
Thank you
Fri, Mar 1 2019 08:18
| Spring Term Two 2019
Spring Term Two 2019
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Communication and Language
We will support children in recognising and writing their own name
Themes/Special Days
Spring
World Book Day
Mother's Day
St Patrick’s Day
EasterPersonal, Social and Emotional Development
Self confidence & Self Awareness
We will be learning about sharing, turn taking and making new friends.
We will be encouraging self help skills such as putting their own coat on.
Communication and Language
Understanding
We will provide opportunities for children to talk about what they see, hear, think and feel.
We will talk to children about what they have been doing and help them to reflect upon and explain events
Physical Development
Health and Self Care
We will support children's growing independence and talk about the importance of hand washing.
We will encourage children to notice changes in their body after exercise.
Literacy
Writing
We will encourage the children to make marks in different ways both inside and outside.
Mathematics
Shape, Space and Measure
We will use descriptive words such as big and little in everyday play situations and through books and stories.
We will encourage children to talk about the shapes they see and use.
Understanding the World
The World
We will be learning about different parts of the body as well as looking at the difference between children and adults.
We will look closely at similarities and differences.
Expressive arts and design
Being Imaginative
We will observe and encourage children's make-believe play to gain an understanding of their interests.
We will carefully support children who are less confident.
How can you help your child?
Talk to your child about what happens at school, ask them questions and encourage them to ask you questions.
Talk to your child about road safety eg red man means stop
Remember: staff are always available for a chat or advice about your child.
Spring Term One 2019
Mon, Jan 7 2019 02:58
Spring Term One 2019
This term we will be learning about Winter, Road Safety, Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year
Please send your children in warm coats, hats and suitable footwear as lots of activities are planned for outdoors.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Making relationships
We will be welcoming many new children.
We will be focusing on:
- getting the children to understand and follow new routines.
- making relationships through shared experiences
- forming good relationships with peers
Communication and Language: Listening and Attention
We will be encouraging children to:
- learn each others’ names
- recognise sounds
- anticipate phrases in rhymes
Physical: Moving and Handling
We will be encouraging independence.
Literacy: Reading
We will be filling in missing words in rhymes eg Humpty Dumpty sat on a .........
We will be discussing characters in books and predicting outcomes
Mathematics: Numbers
We will be counting objects and comparing quantities.
We will sing counting songs and rhymes using fingers to represent numbers
Understanding the World: People and Communities
We will be talking about the environment and children's experiences
Expressive Arts and Design: Exploring and using media and materials
We will create sounds, talk about texture and move to music
How can you help your child?
Talk to your child about what happens at Pre-school, ask them questions and encourage them to ask you questions.
Talk to your child about road safety eg the red man means stop
Count objects on the way to school eg “How many red cars can you see?”
Sing songs the children are learning at Pre-school
Encourage children to put their own coats on
Remember: Staff are always available for a chat or advice about your child
Children in Need
Wed, Nov 14 2018 10:51
| Children in Need
Children in Need Friday 16th November
Children are welcome to dress up for Children in Need.
Any donations received will be passed on to Children in Need.
Children are welcome to dress up for Children in Need.
Any donations received will be passed on to Children in Need.
Applying for Primary School
Wed, Nov 7 2018 03:37
| Applying for Primary School
Applying for Primary School
Applications can be made from 12 November 2018.
Applications must be made by 15 January 2019 for a place at infant/primary school
To apply online go to www.derbyshire.gov.uk/admissions.
If you cannot access the internet call Derbyshire 01629 533190
If you apply online or by phone please make a note of your username, password and unique identification numbers. You will need these to log on to change your application or get your decision.
You will be notified of your child's place on 16 April 2019.
Applications can be made from 12 November 2018.
Applications must be made by 15 January 2019 for a place at infant/primary school
To apply online go to www.derbyshire.gov.uk/admissions.
If you cannot access the internet call Derbyshire 01629 533190
If you apply online or by phone please make a note of your username, password and unique identification numbers. You will need these to log on to change your application or get your decision.
You will be notified of your child's place on 16 April 2019.
Term dates 2018/19
Mon, Nov 5 2018 09:22
| Term Dates
Autumn Term
3rd September 2018 – 26th October 2018
5thNovember 2018 – 14th December 2018 plus additional dates to allow for the Christmas activities
There will be an opportunity to talk to your child’s key person in October
Spring Term
7th January 2019 – 15th February 2019
25th February 2019 – 12th April 2019
There will be an opportunity to talk to you child’s key person in March
Summer Term
29th April 2019 – 24thMay 2019
3rd June 2019 – 19th July 2019
Reports will be presented in July
Dates for your diary
Pre School coffee morning- Saturday 22nd September 10.30am – 12.00pm
AGM – Monday 1st October 7.30pm
School photographer – Friday 2ndNovember
Children in Need – Friday 16th November (in session)
Christmas fair- Saturday 1st December
Christmas play – Tuesday 18th December 9.30am
World book day – Thursday 7thMarch
Open Day – Saturday 11thMay
Registration evening for new starters Tuesday 11thJune 5.30pm – 7.00pm
School Trip – Date to be arranged
Leaver’s Ceremony- Saturday 13thJuly
Look out for events through 2019 to celebrate our 50thanniversary
Wed, Oct 24 2018 02:22
| Autumn 2018, Autumn Two 2018
Bonfire
Poppy Day
Children in Need
St Andrew’s Day
ChristmasPersonal, Social and Emotional Development
Managing Feelings and Behaviour
Children will learn to show understanding and cooperate with some boundaries and routines
We will learn to respond to the feelings and wishes of others
Communication and Language
Speaking
We will use language as a powerful means of widening contact, sharing feelings, experiences and thoughts
We will use talk to connect ideas, explain what is happening and anticipate what might happen next
Physical Development
Health and Self Care
We will support children’s growing independence and talk about the importance of hand washing
We will observe the effects of activity on our bodies
Literacy
Writing
We will encourage the children to make marks in different ways both inside and outside
We will encourage children to give meaning to marks as they draw and paint
Mathematics
Shape, Space & Measure
We will use descriptive words such as big and little in everyday play situations and through books and stories
We will show an interest in shape and space by playing with shapes or making arrangements with objects
Understanding the World
Technology
We will seek to acquire basic skills in turning on and operating some ICT equipment
We will encourage children to show an interest in technological toys eg torches, cameras, remote control cars
Expressive arts and design
Being Imaginative
We will being to make believe by pretending
We will create movement in response to music
How can you help your child?
Talk to your child about what happens at Pre-school, ask them questions and encourage them to ask you questions.
Talk about colours and shapes and look for colours and shapes around them
Sing songs the children are learning at Pre-school
Remember: Staff are always available for a chat or advice about your child.
Wed, Jul 18 2018 09:18
| Autumn 2018, Autumn One 2018
AUTUMN TERM ONE 2018
Autumn
HarvestPersonal, Social and Emotional Development
Self Confidence and Self Awareness
Separate from main carer with support
Understanding and following new/old routines
Promoting independence when making choices
Communication and Language
Understanding
We will develop an understanding of simple concepts such as big/little
We will provide opportunities for children to talk about what they see, hear, think and feel
We will prompt children's thinking
Physical Development
Moving and Handling
We will motivate children to be active through music and movement
We will encourage children in their efforts to pour a drink and manipulate objects in their play
Literacy
Reading
We will encourage children to fill in the missing word eg Humpty Dumpty sat on a ........
We will focus on meaningful print such as children's names
Mathematics
Numbers
We will sing counting songs and rhymes which help to develop children's understanding of number
We will be counting objects and comparing quantities
Understanding the World
The World
We will tell stories about places and journeys
We will develop an understanding of growth, decay and changes over time
Expressive arts and design
Exploring and using Media and Materials
We will encourage and support the inventive ways in which children add or mix media
We will talk about children's growing interest in and use of colours as they begin to find differences between colours
How can you help your child?
Talk to your child about what happens at Pre-school, ask them questions and encourage them to ask you questions.
Count objects on the way to school eg "How many red cars can you see?"
Sing songs the children are learning at Pre-school
Remember: staff are always available for a chat or advice about your child.