Infant 2: Miss Griffin
Welcome to our Infant 2 Nursery and Reception Class. In class we have children aged three, four to five years and we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Each area of learning and developmental matter is taught through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activity which includes daily Maths and Literacy. Play is essential for children’s development, building their confidence as they learn to explore, to think about problems, and relate to others. Children learn by leading their own play, and by taking part in play which is guided by adults. PE takes place each Friday morning.
We use the Birth to Five Matters guidance to support our delivery of the Statutory EYFS Framework. Children learn new skills through topics and themes that interest them and each week we have focus texts to develop a love of reading.
Reception children will be given reading books when they are ready and will also be learning new sounds and words each day as part of their Phonic sessions. We encourage children to read each night at home and practise their sounds to support their learning in school. Your child will have a reading diary in which you will be able to write a comment/sign each night. Details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s homework book which will also focus on letter formation and handwriting,
Don’t forget to take a look at our ‘See-Saw’ app to see the type of work and activities taking place in class. We also keep parents up to date with class news and life through our weekly newsletter which will be posted on this platform. Throughout the year we host various workshops for parents, these are hands on practical sessions with your children with staff modelling key skills to support learning. We would love to see you there! If you cannot make a session for any reason we will send all information home and class teachers are available to meet with you at an alternative time to discuss.
Staff will be available on the gate at the start and end of each day if you need to speak to us about anything. We look forward to working with you and your children over the year.
Miss Griffin
