Welcome to FS2 at DESSOur School Vision

We nurture independent, confident and resilient learners who respond to challenge and aspire to reach their full potential. We aim to develop self-worth, mutual respect and enjoyment in the process of learning. These qualities are vital in preparing our learners for the diverse challenges of tomorrow.

Meet the Team• Miss Liz Miller (Phase Leader)• Mrs Gillian McGrogan• Mrs Julie Joseph• Miss Joanna Hunt• Mrs Suzanne Naegele• Miss Laura Westeng

• Mrs Jane Hammond• Mrs. Usma Zahid• Mrs. Tasha Redfern• Mrs. Riffat Merchant

LSAs working across the FS Phase•Mrs Zoe Stevenson•Mrs Sarah Tometzki

Miss Rebecca Eldred – Assistant Head

Induction Arrangements• Meet the teachers on Wednesday 24th May – please come to

the front of school (don’t forget your ID) and gather in Latifa hall for 8.15am.

• Children will be starting in small groups in September to allow adults and children the time to begin to form positive relationships.

Sunday 10th September Only children that are new to the school 8am – 10am

Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th September½ class 8am – 10am, ½ class 12pm – 2pm

From Wednesday 13th September onwardsAll FS2 children are in full time (7.45am – 2.15pm).

Thursdays 7.45am – 12.50pm

Class Allocations• 25 children per class.• Mix of children from our FS1 cohort

and new children.• The current FS1 classes moving into

FS2 have been mixed.• Balance of gender and birthdays.

How will we help your child settle into their new

setting?• We will be aware of each individual child’s needs. • Activities will be planned that focus on the children’s

interests (using the home information sheets and information from the FS1 teachers).

• All adults will help the children to feel safe, secure and cared for.

• The learning environment will be fun and exciting. • Routines will be established.

How can you help your child to settle?

• Talk about school in an enthusiastic and positive manner.

• Try not to be late at drop off or pick up!• Ensure that your child has food in their lunchbox that

they enjoy!• Practise dressing and undressing at home and

encourage your child to begin to take some responsibility for their belongings.

• Help your child to be able to use the toilet independently.• Follow us on twitter!

Snack times• Children will need enough food for 2

snacks and a water bottle. • Healthy choices are positively encouraged

by the school following extensive research on the effects of poor diet on performance.

• No nut and no pork policy• We do not have facilities for heating food.

Curriculum• In FS2 we follow the UK Early Years

Foundation Stage Curriculum. This can be downloaded from the school website.

• Children will be learning through a combination of play based learning and whole class teaching.

• The weekly timetable will be given to you in September.

Specialist lessons• Dance• P.E.• Swimming• Music• Arabic• Islamic Education for Muslim children

Uniform• Shop is located at DESS

• Uniform Guide on the school website

• Fitting Advice from Trained Staff in Store

• Opening Hours publicised via

Communicator and Website

• Special Opening Hours during Ramadan and

During Summer Break

• Remember

We hope your children enjoy a happy healthy education

with us.

What we offer• First aid and emergency treatment.• Evaluation and recommendations of routine

vaccinations.• Booster vaccinations of tetanus, diphtheria and

MMR.• Advice on a wide range of health related issues.• Medications in school.• Health records and care plans.

Infection ControlPlease do not send your child to school with:-

∙A fever, not to return to school for 24 hours after the last temperature of 38 degrees C (100 F)∙Vomiting, not to return to school for 24 hours after the last

episode of vomiting∙Diarrhoea, not to return to school for 24 hours after the last

episode of diarrhoea. ∙Red, watery infected eyes (conjunctivitis)

Thank you

Notices and Information• Watch the notice boards and classroom doors for

information• Look in your child’s bag and read any letters or notes• Parent Portal• Weekly blog on the website• Weekly open sessions• Write in the Communication Diary• There will be an information evening in September to give

further information about the Foundation Stage Curriculum and how your children will be learning.

• Download the EYFS development matters document from the school website.

• If in doubt – ask the Staff!

Thank you for choosing DESS!