Mrs Hargreave, Mrs Smythe,

Miss Barnett and Miss Perry

Teaching assistants – Mrs Roy and Mrs Hussey (in the mornings)

Mrs Hatton and Mrs Eccott supporting in Class 6

Changes to the curriculum As you may be aware we have a new curriculum

this year. There are changes in topic titles (themes), new

learning objectives and 2 new documents we have compiled in each year group.

The year group ‘Menu’ gives a brief overview of all the learning for the year.

The year group ‘Timeline’ shows how we have planned to arrange the learning across the year.

As with anything new it has been an exciting time but there will undoubtedly be alterations and ‘tweaks’

There has also been a few changes to the English and Maths curriculum but the overall learning objectives are very similar.

Year 2 Menu

Year 2 Timeline

Year 2 Weekly plan

Numicon You may have heard the children talking about

this new resource that we are using to support our Maths curriculum – it is already proving a massive hit with everyone

Start/End of Day (Communication) The children are already getting into the habit of coming

into school on their own in the mornings which is a great support in developing their responsibility and independence.

Should you wish to discuss anything with us we will be available after school unless there is anything that is crucial to support your child's learning that day. Tuesday’s are Staff Meetings so we may have limited time that evening.

Please come and see us if you are unsure, concerned or worried.

If your child is going home with someone else please send them in with a note in the morning to let us know.

PE days and Kit PE is on a Monday and Thursday. The children will need their kit on

these days.

Changing independently and being responsible for belongings.

PE kit should be: T-shirt, shorts, jumper, tracksuit bottoms and trainers

Long hair must be tied back for PE days.

If your child has their ears pierced please make sure that they do not wear earrings on their PE day or can take them out themselves.

NAME LABELS!! (Please !!)

HomeworkHomework is currently being discussed as a

whole staff following consultation with parents, the Parent Forum and Governors. A letter will soon arrive home explaining our approach.

Children are encouraged to read their reading books with an adult every night if possible. Reading Records.

We encourage the children to use the Bailey’s Court Website to practise key skills and develop their learning at home through interactive games and activities.

Other ways to help at home

Joined handwritingNumber formationTying shoe lacesQuick mental calculation gamesTelling the timeUsing money/coin recognition/finding changePlaying board games – taking turns, dice skills,

problem solvingEncourage ambitious vocabularyLearn days of the week, months of the yearRead, read, read ....discuss and enjoy stories,

comics, newspapers, leaflets, timetables....

SATsChildren will do SATs for Reading, Writing and

Maths.SATs will be in May.We will tell you more nearer the time.

Other key pointsBook changing day – timetable in class

Fruit and water – timetable in class

Parent helpers – yes please!

Uniform and jewellery.

Show and Tell – celebrate achievements outside of school

Questions