Reception: Observation, Assessment and Planning

Handwriting

June 10, 2011 by Guest

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Hi folks Looking at getting a new handwriting scheme. Just wondered what you all use and would you recommend it. X

Last reply by AnonyMouse_79, June 10, 2011

New Child Cut Off Date For Submitting Data

June 9, 2011 by Guest thebirdistheword

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Hi This is my first question on this site and I'm hoping someone can help. We were moderated last month and found to be doing pretty badly and were given targets to reach before the final data collection (next Thursday). We have managed to make our percentage target by the skin of our teeth. My query is, we have had four new starters in two weeks and not one of them is going to move our average in a good way I assumed that, as they are going to physically be at our school next Thursday their data will be submitted by us but our deputy seems to think there is a cut off date e.g. x amount of days before data submission where officially we don't have to count them in …

Last reply by AnonyMouse_3307, June 9, 2011

One Point Of Entry To Reception

April 9, 2011 by Guest

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I teach in Suffolk and from next September we will be finally pulled into the 21st Century by having our reception children start in September for hopefully one point of entry. Our busy town school will most likely be three classes so I am looking for any ideas on organising our new classes. I am in favour of three mixed aged classes . I am in nursery at present so will know at least two thirds of the children. I would like to hear from teachers out there who already have three classes and welcome any ideas about induction in the early weeks and how the youngest children cope with fulltime school. I love the balance of CIL learning/ responsive planning and adult suppor…

Last reply by AnonyMouse_79, June 9, 2011

Moderation And Teeth Brushing

June 7, 2011 by Guest

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hello, any help gratefully received please. we are being moderated next week and it is also our healthy schools week. t it he knowledge and understanding area whilst she is there is about teeth. in previous years, we have shown the children how to brush their teeth with a new toothbrush each.... do you think this is ok ? is it ok for the children to wash their mouths out with water and then spit in the classrooms sinks ???????????

Last reply by Guest, June 8, 2011

Billy Goats Gruff Help

June 6, 2011 by Guest

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Hi this is my first post and I really need advice/help! I have a consultant coming to observe me on Thursday I am struggling for a good lesson idea. I had planned to do a KUW lesson with bridge building out of construction and looking at ways to improve their bridges but am now thinking I would be better to do a literacy or numeracy ideas based on the story!! Please I need some advice. Thank you!