MOVING YEAR GROUPS
Nursery to Reception
Both the Reception and Nursery curriculums are taken from the curriculum guidance found in the Statutory Framework for the Foundation Stage. Once the children are happy and familiar with the Nursery setting then we begin to introduce the children to the school environment by regularly using the library, hall and computer suite. The Wild, Sensory and Millennium Gardens are a rich resource that we have access to and often use. Our new tyre play area is a good challenge for the physically able children and this area is also incorporated into the curriculum. When the Reception teacher and class have been identified, usually after the Summer half term break, then we increase our involvement in school by joining in Reception assemblies, playing in the playground, visiting the dining hall and having some of our focused sessions in the Reception classrooms. We also organise some change over days for the children to spend the morning with their new teacher in their new classroom and make new friends.
Reception to Year 1 (Early Years to Key Stage 1)
The curriculums for Early Years and Key Stage 1 are different, also the learning environments have some differences. We recognise that transition does not just happen on the day they actually move into Year 1 but it is a process that goes on over a few terms. We begin to prepare our children for the move whilst they are still in Reception. During their last half term the children are given a few opportunities to visit their new classroom and teacher so they become familiar with their new learning environment. We also provide opportunities for the children to become more independent so they are not as reliant on teaching assistants as there is less teaching assistant support available in Key Stage 1. Children have opportunities to ask questions and share concerns with their Reception teacher.
Year 1 teachers meet with the Reception teachers and discuss each child. Assessments are discussed and from these the Year 1 teachers plan very carefully for the first term. During the first few days in Year 1 their familiar Reception teaching assistant spends time in the classroom. At first, Year 1 staff ensure that many of the Early Year teaching strategies are used so the transition to a more formal curriculum is gradual.
Year 2 to Year 3 (Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2)
When our children leave at the end of Key Stage One the majority will transfer to Broomfields Junior School, which is just a short walk away. We liaise regularly with the Junior School staff and the transfer of the children is well managed to ensure continuity. This move at the end of a Key Stage is extremely beneficial to the children, they benefit from specialised resources and staff in the respective schools and find the subsequent transfer to High School less daunting.
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