Welcome to Hayes Primary School

The Leadership Team

Mrs ThompsonDeputy

Headteacher

Miss HughesAssistant

Headteacher

Mr VitaranaHead of School

Mrs BrinkleyExecutive

Headteacher

Ms EarlAssistant

Headteacher

School Values 2014-2015Respect

Tolerance

Responsibility

Cooperation

Friendship

Love

Courage

Appreciation

Honesty

Understanding

Thoughtfulness

Early Years Curriculum

Prime Areas

Personal, social and emotional development

Making relationships

Self confidence and self awareness

Managing feelings and behaviour

Physical development Moving and handling

Health and self-care

Communication and Language Listening and attention

Understanding

Speaking

Specific Areas

Literacy Reading

Writing

Mathematics Number

Shape, space and measure

Understanding the world People and communities

The world

Technology

Expressive arts and design Exploring and using media and materials

Being imaginative

How do we support you with your child’s transition into school?July 2015Meeting for all new parentsChildren have the opportunity to spend an afternoon in their new classroom.Visits to your child’s nursery setting

September 2015Home VisitsPhased start to school

Ongoing SupportParent workshops focusing on key aspects of the curriculum. (phonics, reading, early maths)

In KS1 and KS2 …..Key Stage 1 – age 5-7

Key Stage 2 - age 7-11

Maths, English and Science (core subjects).

Topics planned for interest and enjoyment and focused around the foundation subjects. These include Science, Geography, History, Art, RE, Music, Citizenship, Personal Social and Emotional Health (PSHE) and MFL.

How many adults and children are in each class?Early Years (age 4 – 5) one teacher and one

teaching assistant per class of 30 children. An extra teaching assistant between three classes.

Key Stage 1 (age 5-7) one teacher and one teaching assistant per class of 30 children.

Key Stage 2 (age 7-11) one teacher per class of 32 children and a minimum of one teaching assistant per year group, though this adjusted according to need.

How will I know what progress my child is making?Next step targets sent home to parents each term

Progress shared termly in Reading, Writing and Maths

Ideas for how parents could help at home

My child is a shy/quiet learner. Could he/she be overlooked?Each child has a target for progress.

Children have next steps targets.

Targets reviewed every half term in Pupil Progress Review meetings.

Teacher’s planning, use of additional adults and resources are reviewed to meet the needs of each child.

What if there are concerns about my child’s learning or behaviour?Ms Earl – SENCo Early identification. Pupil

Progress Reviews to discuss child’s needs (children needing additional challenge or support)

What is behaviour like?

What extra-curricular clubs does the school offer?Basketball

Drama

Drums

Football

Cross Country

Gymnastics

Pastry club

Athletics

Art

Korfball

Hockey

Knitting

What other opportunities does the school offer?

At least one ‘out of school’ curriculum-linked trip per term.

One week residential trip to Sayers Croft in Year 4.

One week residential trip to France in Year 6.

Music lessons through Bromley Youth Music Trust.

Where do children eat lunch?

Do you have childcare provision?Breakfast at Brinkley’s (breakfast club)

Hub Club (after school club)

Both clubs are run by Hayes Primary Staff

How can parents get involved in school?Parent Teacher Association

School Volunteer programme

Class assemblies

Year group celebrations (Harvest Festival, Christmas Nativity and Carol concerts, Christingle, Victorian Tea Party and end of year production Y6, whole school PTA picnic).

PTA Events for 2014Fireworks Saturday 8th November

Christmas Fair Saturday 6th December

How to applyGo to Bromley council website.Click on the school admission tab.Start your application form.Save details.Apply for up to six schools.You must include your nearest school.Deadline is mid January 2015.Telephone Number: 0208 313 4044 after 2.00pm.

https://www.eadmissions.org.uk/eAdmissions/app?page=UserRegistration&service=page

Thank you for coming!Any Questions?