NEPS Prospectus 2021

The highest expectations.
In learning.
In life.

NETHER EDGE

PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL

Contents 12 Attendance and NHS
Illness Guidelines
3 Welcome
4 Have a Look Around 14 Preparing Your Child
6 Meet the Team Reception
7 Uniform and PE Kit
8 School Dinners 15 Communication and
9 Expectations Keeping in Touch
10 Give Me 5
11 Ways to Help at Home

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Welcome!

Starting school is an exciting time and the start of a
wonderful journey. Your child will grow and thrive at our
school. We know that some children may feel nervous

about some aspects so we have shared some ideas in
this booklet of how you can help to prepare them.

Remember, all children start school with different skills
and talents. We are here to help them progress at their

own pace.
What's most important is that you and your child have
fun together, talking, sharing stories, playing games and

exploring new things.

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Have a look around!

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Uniform and PE Kit

We have a uniform policy in place in school. Children should wear 7
a polo shirt with a school jumper or cardigan displaying the
school logo. Our jumpers are jade green. Dark bottoms should
be worn – skirt, trousers, pinafore dresses. NO JEANS please. All
children should wear black shoes. It is also really important to put your
child's name in all their belongings.

In Reception they get changed for PE once a week and we ask for a PE
kit to be kept in a bag on their peg. This should include a plain tshirt,
plain shorts/leggings and plimsolls/trainers.

We promote the use of book bags for children to bring their reading
books and letters home in.

Our school uniform can be ordered via the school office or from Pinders
directly: https://pindersschoolwear.com/

SDcinhnoeorls ur school dinners are provided by a company called Taylor Shaw.
All children in Reception are eligible for a free school meal, this

Ocontinues until they reach Y3. Choices will include a meat option,

a halal option, a vegetarian option, a jacket potato or a sandwich.
Alternatively, children can bring a packed lunch.

When arriving at school, we ask parents to discuss the options with their
child before selecting a meal. Children then tell the teaching assistant what
they would like for their dinner.

All reception children eat in our dining room supported by our lunchtime
supervisors. Children are encouraged to use cutlery independently, however
adults are always on hand if they need support.

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The SHAPE of our school:

Expectations(Attitudes to Learning) Genuinely, and with integrity, our curriculum will
“ prepare pupils for the next stage, whatever
that may be. We do this with Reading and
Oracy at our core so that children have a love and
passion for language and vocabulary, are able to
articulate knowledge and build exceptional relationships
in school and the wider world.

Our curriculum is well planned, well sequenced thus
altering the long term memory so that schema is strong
and secure. This is an offer that we provide for all
learners and in all subjects.

“ Our curriculum is an exceptional offer that provides

children with the knowledge and skills to feel

empowered to have a burning desire to do good in the

world, through stimulating and thought provoking

topics, creating awe and wonder. 9

e believe in a positive approach to 5Give Me
behaviour management. Children get

Wlots of praise for good behaviour!

The Foundation Stage children follow the ‘Give
Me 5' rules to help create a positive learning
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Phonics Ways Maths
to help at
We teach children phonics to teach early reading and Exploring maths in the world around us is a fantastic
writing. To help at home please sound out words for home way to introduce your children to numbers and
children to support their blending skills. E.g “We are
going on the b-u-s.” and “Get your c-oa-t.” mathematical concepts, as it helps them to realise
I-Spy games are also helpful for identifying initial that maths has a real purpose in life.
sounds in words. E.g “I spy something beginning
with….” Reading

Writing We want your child to develop a love
of reading. Sharing books with your
Children will be taught writing child is a really valuable experience
in various ways through phonics and has a massive impact on
and mark making activities. language and social
Please encourage your child to development.
write their name daily.

Play board Going on
games which require a number hunt
(door numbers, bus
counting numbers, signs)

Count items Sing
when shopping and number songs
use real money to pay
Bake some
for things buns, using weighing

Count scales to measure
steps/stairs amounts
when walking

Share out
items between

friends

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If you’re not going to school you will miss out on...

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DAYEVERY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
COUNTS!
If you aren't in school, you aren't learning.
Every child needs to come to school every day so that they

don't miss any learning.
If your child misses one day of school each week throughout

the school year this equates to 2 months of lost learning.
School follow the NHS guidelines regarding when it is
appropriate to keep a child off school.

School will not authorise term me leave, i.e. holidays during
term me.

The School Morning

8.00am Breakfast Club

8.30am Gates open

8.50am Bell - You are LATE after this time!

8.55am Learning starts

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Preparing your child for “ Go to
the toilet
Reception
Put on and
Help to develop your child's take off their
independence and 'can do' attitude by coat and shoes
giving them a few everyday
responsibilities, such as setting the Peel an
table or helping with the washing up. orange or a banana
Please encourage your child to do the
following things independently: Wash and
dry their hands
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Get dressed
14 and undressed

Use scissors
to cut paper

Use a tissue
to blow their nose

Fasten and
unfasten buttons

Tidy up own
toys and clear pots

We Communicate in a Variety of Ways

We really value communication with
parents at our school. We encourage
parents/carers to be actively involved in
their child's learning.

Class Dojo is an app that we use to communicate
events and celebrate things happening in school.
You will receive information on how to sign up.

We also have a very strong fundraising group who
hold regular events to raise money for school. If
you are interesting in joining the group or helping
at events please speak to Mrs Stevenson.

Parent feedback is always encouraged at our
school. We have an open door policy for parents
to speak to school staff when needed. Various
other opportunities for parental feedback will be
made available throughout the year including
parent evenings.

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NETHER EDGE PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Glen Road, Sheffield. S7 1RB / 0114 255 0926 / [email protected]field.sch.uk