A very warm welcome to Ladybird Class!

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We are so excited to begin this wonderful journey with you and your child as they start their very first term at Cayton School. We know that starting school is a huge milestone, and our priority is to ensure that every child feels happy, safe, valued and excited to come to school each day.

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Our first topic is 'Marvellous Me', where we will spend time getting to know one another, celebrating what makes us unique and building new friendships. This theme provides the perfect opportunity for children to develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of belonging within our school community.

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During the Autumn term, a large part of our learning will focus on helping children become familiar with Cayton School. We will explore our classrooms and outdoor areas, learn our daily routines and discover the school rules and expectations. By establishing these routines early, children develop the confidence and independence they need to become successful learners.

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In EYFS, we place a huge emphasis on the Prime Areas of Learning during the first term:

• Communication and Language

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development

• Physical Development

These areas provide the foundations for all future learning. As children develop their confidence to communicate, build positive relationships, manage their feelings and strengthen their physical skills, they become ready to access all other areas of the curriculum. Through carefully planned play, adult-led activities and exciting learning experiences, we nurture these essential skills every day.

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Our literacy learning will focus on developing a love of stories and reading. We will use Talk Through Stories, where children will immerse themselves in a range of wonderful books, retelling stories, learning new vocabulary and developing their speaking and listening skills. We believe that reading is at the heart of everything we do, and by sharing high-quality books every day, we hope to inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping children become confident communicators.

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Our classroom is a language-rich environment where children are encouraged to talk, ask questions, explore ideas and learn through play. You will often see children learning through practical experiences, investigating, creating, building, role-playing and working together. In EYFS, play is purposeful and carefully planned to help children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive.

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We value the partnership between home and school and look forward to working closely with you throughout the year. We will keep you updated with our learning, celebrations and important information through ClassDojo and our class webpage. Together, we can make your child's first year at school a happy, exciting and successful one.

We can't wait to welcome you to Ladybird Class and begin our Marvellous Me adventure together!