Transcript Harrison Nursery School

Harrison Nursery School
Parents’ Information Evening
Wednesday 25th August 2010
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About Harrison Nursery School …
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Curriculum – children learn through play …
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Settling in
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Expectations
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Other information
The Nursery
Curriculum
 Personal,
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Sharing, independence, getting along with
others, confidence …
 Physical
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development
Outdoors – running, climbing, jumping
Fine motor – using scissors, pencil control,
woodwork, threading …
 Language
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social & emotional development
development
New vocabulary, using sentences, talking,
listening, stories, rhymes, singing …
 Creative
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Artwork, music, dance, movement …
 Early
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mathematical development
Shape awareness, counting, matching,
jigsaws …
 The
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& aesthetic development
World around us
Gardening, seasons, nature, baking, science
and technology …
What we want children to BE at the
end of their year in nursery school is
more important than what we want
them to know.
We want them to be o HAPPY
o INDEPENDENT
o CONFIDENT
o SOCIALLY COMPETENT
o COMMUNICATIVE
o THINKERS
Settling in
It is the policy of Harrison Nursery School
that all children will have the opportunity
to settle in at their own pace and with
adequate support from parents and staff.
Each child has a day and a time on which
to start – this helps to ensure that your
child’s teacher is available to spend time
with you and your child.
What you can do now …
 Tell
your child what to expect from school
but don’t oversell it!
 Be realistic
 Be positive
 Make sure you read all the information
provided, also available on our website
www.harrisonnurseryschool.co.uk
The night before …
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sure you have your child’s school
clothes and bag all ready the night before,
involve your child with this
 Make sure all clothes are clearly labelled,
shoes included
Settling in
Don’t worry if your child doesn’t settle on the
first day, you are not alone
Feel free to talk to your child’s teacher or
ring at any time during these early days if
you are concerned about your child or
simply require reassurance that everything
is alright.
What if your child is upset when
you leave …
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Children vary in their emotional reaction to the changes
taking place and in the length of time they take to settle
Common reactions –
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Walking in without a backward glance and not even looking back
Walking in without a backward glance for the first few weeks and
then showing signs of anxiety
Protesting loudly on separation but becoming settled within a few
minutes
Unsettled on and off throughout the first few weeks but gradually
improving throughout the year
All these reactions can be difficult for you to deal with but it is
important to remain calm and consistent.
DO NOT DISCUSS YOUR WORRIES
OR CONCERNS IN FRONT OF YOUR
CHILD
AN ANXIOUS PARENT CAN LEAD TO
AN ANXIOUS CHILD
Saying goodbye
 Smile
and reassure your child that you are
coming back later
 Hand him or her over to a member of staff
(if necessary) and WALK AWAY
 Phone if you are worried
 If we need you we will contact you
More tears …
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is not uncommon for a child to begin to
cry at home time. Do not over investigate
this, talk to your child when they are home
and they have had a rest and a snack
 Most likely they are just over tired – they
will be as they adjust to school
 Do not interrogate them about their day at
school!
Hometime
First day – stay for 1 hour (10am – 11am)
September – 12noon
October – 12.30pm (dinners commence
Monday 4th October)
After Hallowe’en – 1.15/1.30pm
Dropping off and collecting your
child
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BE ON TIME!
 DO NOT BE LATE – it is particularly
important during the first few weeks that
you are there to collect your child on time
 If you know you are going to be late
please phone and let us know
 Please share this message with all the
people who will be collecting your child
What to do if your child doesn’t like
school …
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Don’t panic or get impatient
Gently try to find out why, something may have
happened in the playground the day before etc.
Don’t try and scare your child about his/her
teacher or the Principal e.g. ‘If you are badly
behaved you will be sent to the Principal’s
office!’
Friendships – they often change friendships
about 500 times during the first year!
If you are still worried – talk to us
Expectations
We have expectations of the children and we support them in
achieving these.
We expect children to –
o Share equipment when appropriate
o Tidy up after themselves
o Abide by our rules e.g. no running inside, no hitting, no
taking toys from someone else
o Take some responsibility e.g. cleaning up their own mess at
the art table
o Choose activities sensibly – use their initiative
o Exercise a degree of self-discipline
o LISTEN
Expectations
We aim for independent learning supported
and enhanced by appropriate adult
intervention
Parents
We expect parents to –
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Read all communications e.g. news sheets, curriculum
information, songs & rhymes sheets
Read notices in the hall about the curriculum, events,
achievements, holidays, etc.
Keep children at home if they are sick
Bring children to school on time & collect promptly
Inform us of upsets or changes at home especially if
they might affect your child’s performance or behaviour
at school
Maintain communication
Please do not park in the staff car park!
What you can expect
of us
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Care
Create a secure, safe & stimulating
environment
Provide a wide range of experiences
Meet your child’s educational and personal
needs
Assess & monitor progress
Inform you of achievements & problems
Other points to note
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Library – books for parents & children
Contributions from home – junk, buttons,
wool, material, etc.
Labelling property – especially uniform and
shoes!
Volunteers – complete criminal record check
form and return to school
Parents Support Group – first meeting on
Thursday 9th September at 7pm in school
Dinner money & snack – please note changes
Other points to note
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Change of clothing
Dinners – please allow your child time to
settle into the dinner routine
Birthday cakes – please mention to your
child’s teacher a few days before
Coming into and leaving school – please
ensure your child is holding your hand
Website –
www.harrisonnurseryschool.co.uk
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR TIME,
INTEREST AND SUPPORT