Welcome to Henleaze Infant School New Parents Evening

Welcome to Henleaze Infant School New Parents Evening

OUTSTANDING LEARNING FOR ALL Values: Respect Happiness Feeling safe Feeling included

INDUCTION PACK • • • Publication of photos Checklist for starting school Term dates Induction letter-individualised School uniform policy

AIMS OF INDUCTION • Positive experience • Adult / child ratio • Fatigue! • Positive attitudes • Support strategies • Relationships • Routines

INDUCTION PERIOD • • • Parent Questionnaire Home visits Part time start Dependent on age of child Staying to dinner Self registration Arrive on time – 8: 50 am Regular attendance Foundation stage curriculum evening – date TBC

SITE ACCESS DURING INDUCTION Please use the infant school gates • Main entrance to the campus and the gate at the side by Claremont school Middle of the day collections / dropping off: • Staff instructions • Exit and access will be to corridors and patio spaces • Sign posts to help • Do not cross the Junior School Playground at this time!

LUNCHES FREE!! Well supported!! Choices!!

HOME VISITS • Opportunity for child and parent to share information with teacher and support staff • Over 3 days • 20 minute appointment • Appointment slot allocated - please sign before leave

CLASS ORGANISATION • Balanced - 3 classes age / gender • Relationship building • New experiences • Change of ratio’s

Class Lists • Class 1 – Mrs Rylands / Mrs Case (Deputy Head + SENCO) • Class 2 – Mrs Thoburn • Class 3 - Mrs Browne (Foundation Stage Leader + senior leadership team) • TA team – Mrs Keefe, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Maddern, Mrs Riley

OFFICE STAFF • Mrs Stevens – Bursar • Mrs Bateson – Administrator • Mrs Hines – Clerical Assistant • Mrs Binley – Finance Assistant

Classrooms • Reception classes end of corridor • Three classes in one area – shared patio

HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT • Partnership • Valuing school

BEHAVIOUR POLICY • Lots of children! • High expectations • Treat others as you may wish to be treated • Lunchtimes • Tiredness • Tolerance levels • Rough games

CONCERNS • Speak to us! • Talk to the teacher • Be open-minded • Try to be calm and realistic

WOBBLY MORNINGS • Very experienced! • Don’t prolong it • Firm but kind • Telephone call

• Neither!! RACE OR COMPETITION? • Play • Choices • Interests • Organisation

SCHOOL ROUTINES • Beginning of day – including induction • End of day • Collection arrangements • Pedestrian access • Parking • Access • Payments / contributions - EZ Pay • Medication

PARENT HELPERS • Welcomed! • Police check - DBS • PTA (FHIS) • Governors • Meeting - October

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL • Discouraged • Authorised / unauthorised • Punctuality • Illness

HEALTHY SCHOOL • Please walk don’t drive • Fruit / water /milk / school dinners / healthy lunchboxes • PE timetabled / patio spaces

SCHOOL MILK AND FRUIT • 5 years • Buy back • Free fruit plus one more!

OTHER INFORMATION • School Health Contact – 0117 916 2208 to speak to a school nurse • Governors Rhian Mc. Givan • PTA – Friends of Henleaze Infant School (FHIS) - Tamsin plus committee • Eden – Pearl Finnimore • After – School Club

EXTENDED SCHOOL • Breakfast club • School’s Out www. schoolsouthenleaze. co. uk • Clubs – Dance – – – – French Football Rugby Cooking Harmonica Guitar Gymnastics

DISPLAYS • School meals service • School uniform -IKON

STORY SESSIONS • Wednesday, 2 nd July – 2: 30 3: 15 • Tuesday, 8 th July – 2: 30 – 3: 15

WHAT DO I DO NOW? • Visit classrooms • Collect pack from teacher in hall • Show birth certificate to Mrs Stevens, Mrs Bateson or myself • Look at displays • Let us know any information that may help us in helping your child feel happy in school!

QUESTIONS

ENJOYMENT • Learning should be fun!!