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Updated: May 2020
Help your Child with
Maths
I spy Get tools Use games
Cook up a
storm
Ask questions
Talk about it Go online Out and
about
…make a game of
spotting shapes and
patterns in real life.
…make tools like rulers,
weighing scales,
calculators and
measuring tapes easily
accessible around the
house.
…encourage games
such as card games
or board games that
involve counting or
patterns.
…use measuring out
ingredients to
reinforce maths skills.
…ask questions comparing real life things.
Which do you think is… the tallest, the smallest,
the heaviest, the longest, the fastest, the most
expensive?
…find out what skills are
being taught in maths
lessons. Be sure to ask
about how answers were
worked out.
…when shopping
count up the
shopping and count
out change
together.
…look online and
in app stores for
appropriate number
and problem-solving
games.
Involve maths in everyday life. Money, cooking, music, computers, art, construction etc…
Updated: May 2020
Help your Child with
Reading
I spy Ask questions …play I spy games. Can you
find words beginning
with…? Can you find a
picture of a…? How many
…can you see?
…ask questions about the story as you read it i.e. What is
the story about? Why do you think they made that choice?
Was it a good choice? Why did that happen? What do you
think will happen next? What was your favourite part of
the story? Why?
…enjoy reading together.
Give characters funny voices
and engage with the
pictures. Make a game out of
finding words that rhyme or
start with the same sound.
Make it fun Get out
Create Make space
Be seen …make sure you are seen
reading. Keep books and
magazines at easy reach.
…go to your public library
regularly. Find the books
you loved as a child to
read together.
…use reading to inspire
drawings or new stories.
Go online …look online and in app
stores for appropriate word
and spelling games.
…have a special place or a
certain time when you
read together. Try to read
with your child every day.
‘Little and often’ is best.
Maintain the flow Look at the pictures for clues and read other words in the sentence.
Say each sound e.g. c-a-t, sh-o-p and then blend them together. Run your finger under
each sound to encourage your child to blend them together.
Remember to use letter sounds rather than ‘alphabet names’.
It is better to tell your child some unknown words to maintain the flow rather than trying
to build them all up from the sounds of the letters.
Read everything out loud Books, poems, nursery rhymes, newspaper & magazine articles, food labels…
If a child attends school (100%), they will be able to make the best of opportunities available to them. Progress and attainment will improve.
Children who have fantastic attendance are more likely to achieve.
Our target for school attendance is 96%
A pupil who ends the year on 90% attendance will have missed 4 complete
weeks at school.
FANTASTIC ATTENDANCE
At New Ash Green Primary School, we like to acknowledge children who do well and follow the school rules.
We use incentives to encourage pupils to have fantastic attendance and being on time.
Incentives include:
Don’t be Late Dog— the class that has the best punctuality wins a cake to eat at playtime or at home time.
Lucky Dip Photo winner—everyone who is not late in the week is entered into the draw to win a pencil.
Termly attendance certificate for everyone who has 100% attendance.
Attendance certificate for everyone who achieves 100% attendance all year and a £10 Bluewater voucher. Please make dental and
medical appointments
outside school hours
91.1% = 17 days of school in one year
If your child’s education is below expectation for their entire school career they will have
missed over one year of education.
Attendance will be monitored and you may be asked to provide evidence in order to authorise absences.
Pupils with poor attendance are less likely to achieve.
Pupils may be referred to the Attendance Service or school may request a Penalty Notice to be issued.
Poor attendance will have a serious impact on education, work ethic and life chances.
96%-100%
Fantastic
90%-95.9% Below
Expectation
Under 90%
Poor attendance—
Very worrying
ATTENDANCE
It is well known that fantastic school attendance affects a child’s success in learning and helps to fulfil their potential and give a chance of a better future.
Every day your child is absent from school is an opportunity missed. School and parents have a shared responsibility to ensure that your child attends school regularly.
PUNCTUALITY
New Ash Green Primary School starts at 8.50am every morning. It is essential that your child is in the classroom by 8.50am. The classrooms are open from 8.45am. Parents of children who are persistently late could face legal action.
ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL
If your child is absent from school you need to:
Contact the school on 01474 873858 before 9am.
Please give the reason for absence.
Please give the day you expect your child will return to school.
Phoning school to say your child is absent does not authorise the absence. As a school we need the specific reason for the absence so we can decide if it is an authorised or unauthorised absence
HOLIDAYS
A one week holiday taken during term time is over 50 lessons missed.
Since 2013, the Department for Education changed the legislation relating to holidays during term time. The new legislation does NOT give any entitlement to parents to take their child on holiday during term time. All schools in the country are unable to authorise any holidays taken in term time unless they are under exceptional circumstances.
Please see the link below for more information
www.gov.uk/school-attendance-absence
Please remember that 10 or more unauthorised absences over a school year (including holidays) will mean that parents can be fined by the Local Authority.
ATTEND TODAY,
ACHIEVE TOMORROW!
New Ash Green Primary School North Square
New Ash Green, Longfield Kent DA3 8JT
Phone: 01474 873858 Email: [email protected]
Attendance Information
New Ash Green Primary School
Individual
Liberty
Democracy
The Rule of
Law
Tolerance of those
of different
Faiths and Beliefs
Mutual
Respect
We know that
everyone has rights
and responsibilities
We have the freedom to
make choices about
choosing the level of
challenge in some lessons
We have the freedom to
make choices about
joining extra-curricular
clubs
We use opportunities
such as the Olympics and
the World Cup to learn
about different cultures
Members of different
faiths are welcome in our
school and are encouraged
to share their knowledge
with us
We enjoy learning
about different faiths
and cultures from
around the world
We treat other
people with respect
We know that our
behaviour affects our
rights and the rights of
others
We make all visitors
feel very welcome in
our school
We have a say in
what happens in our
school
We vote for who
represents us on the
School Council
We help to decide
which charities we
raise money for
We understand the
consequences of breaking
laws and rules
We help develop fair
rules for our class
and school We understand the
importance in having laws,
and know that they
protect us and influence
our behaviour
‘Curriculum Core Values’
“Positive experience and
it was nice to see what
is happening.”
“Really great to hear
how the children’s
resilience is being
nurtured. Loved seeing
them working in class.”
“Very helpful
Stay and Learn.”
“Thank you. I think
including resilience as
one of the school’s
values is very helpful.”
“Really enjoyed being
in class with my child.
It was just the right
amount of time.” “My children are in Year 2
and 6 – they already have a
great grasp of the values
which is brilliant. They are
super values which will only
add to the school’s
fantastic approach to
wellbeing and learning.“ “Brilliant – thank you so
much for all your work on
the curriculum. We love
the new core values.“
”A good foundation of
values for the whole
school to embrace, thank
you for explaining.”
RESILIENCE CHALLENGE CURIOSITY INDEPENDENCE SELF-MOTIVATION INSPIRATION
Thank you for attending our recent Stay and Learn Workshop. Below you will find a selection of comments from those
Parents and Carers who were able to attend the Workshop on 25th September.
We hope you found this
Workshop useful with supporting
your child with our Curriculum
Core Values.
We were delighted to see
that over 100 Parents and
Carers were able join us at
this Workshop.
Updated: May 2020
If you are eligible for a claim, we encourage you to do so as this will provide
additional funding for the school
To qualify for Free School Meals, parents
and carers must meet the criteria detailed below and then complete a
simple online application form on
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/free-school-
meals
Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) – All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will be eligible for
a hot school meal free of charge. No application required with no additional funding to the school.
Additional funding for the school under FSM is known
as Pupil Premium which helps subsidise clubs as well as
class and residential trips. Pupil Premium is also open to
those families in the Armed Forces.
Free School Meals (FSM)
The criteria to claim for FSMs must be that you receive any of the following:
Universal Credit, provided your annual net income does not exceed £7,400 (£616.67 per
month).
Income Support.
Income based Job Seeker’s Allowance.
Income related Employment and Support Allowance.
Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit.
Child Tax Credit, provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit or have an annual
income (as assessed by HM Revenue and Customs) that does not exceed £16.190.
Working Tax Credit ‘run-on’ (the payment you may receive for a further four weeks after
you have stopped qualifying for Working Tax Credit). PLEASE DO APPLY ONLINE OR CONTACT
MRS CHURCH, OUR FAMILY LIAISON OFFICER
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It is nearly time to start school! Here are some things you can
practise at home to help you get ready for school.
Self-Care and Independence
Independence I can wash and dry my hands.
I can wipe my nose.
I can put on/fasten my coat
and shoes.
I can use the toilet.
I am learning to
dress/undress – this will help
me change for PE.
I am happy to be away from
my Parents or Carers. I know
they will be back soon.
Playing with Others
I join in games and activities
with other people.
I can share and take turns.
Speaking and Listening
I can talk about my ideas, needs and
feelings.
I can ask a grown-up for help.
I can follow simple instructions.
Eating and Drinking
Getting Ready for School
I can use a spoon, knife and fork.
I can open my lunch box as well as wrappers and packaging.
I can drink from a water bottle, carton or open cup.
Numbers
I can count a small number of
items.
I like singing number rhymes or
songs.
I am learning to say numbers to
ten.
I can recognise some numbers.
Reading and Writing
I can recognise/read my name.
I can hold a pencil to draw.
I am learning to write my name.
I enjoy listening to stories and
rhymes.
New Ash Green Primary School
7.30am – 8.45am everyday
Information
Our Breakfast Club has been successfully providing before school care for pupils since 2006 and is a fantastic way
for your child to start the day. You may send your child to the club on a regular or irregular basis. You can ‘dip’ in and
out of the club as you wish, as long as there are vacancies for the sessions you would like.
To register your child please either telephone or pop in and see Mrs Goodey or Mrs Colebrooke-Taylor
in the school office for a registration form.
Additional Information
During sessions the children will have time to play, talk and perhaps even finish their homework!
There are plenty of toys and activities for the children to enjoy.
Each session
is only £3.
A choice of
nutritious breakfast
to choose from.
Taking place in Roundwood Hall
Our Curriculum Core Values Our curriculum core values support us in our learning and help us to
be the best we can be.
Casper the cat independence
We are independent and have
confidence in ourselves and our learning.
Dotty the Dog challenge
We challenge ourselves to succeed.
Patch the Panda self-motivation
We are self-confident in our learning and strive to be the best we can be.
Clive the Crocodile curiosity
We are curious about our world, ask questions and want to know more.
Ollie the Owl inspiration
We try to inspire others and others
inspire us.
Tilly the Tiger resilience
We may not succeed at first but we are
brave and determined to try again.
PLAY 4 AGES After school childcare at
New Ash Green Primary School
Play 4 Ages is delighted to offer the children of New Ash Green Primary School a fun
and exciting out of school club. Established since 2007, Play 4 Ages offers out of school
childcare to the Kent community and is an Ofsted registered organisation which follows
the methodology of Playwork practice.
Play 4 Ages after school club is open Monday to Friday (term time only) until 6pm at a
cost of £13.00 per child per session. Holiday Playschemes are also offered during most
school holidays, from 8am to 6pm. Half day sessions are also available.
After school sessions can be booked in advance and secured until cancellation or booked
on an ad hoc basis.
Qualified DBS checked Playworkers are on hand to deliver a full program of activities
for children of all ages. Play opportunities such as art and craft, physical games,
construction and cookery will be on offer, along with many other activities which the
children have the freedom to choose.
Play 4 Ages strives to offer children the opportunity to personally direct their choice
of play which meets their own needs. Our Playworkers ensure that the environment is
conducive for play. By supporting the play process, we are able to give the children the
control and freedom to make choices about their play.
A snack tea is served to the children whilst at the club. We encourage the children to
serve themselves and ensure that choices are available to them. Fresh fruit and drinks
are also available throughout the session.
To register your interest in Play4Ages, please contact us via the email
address below. We accept payment via bank transfer, cash, childcare
vouchers and the government tax free scheme. Check out
www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to see if you can save
money on your childcare costs.
Email: [email protected]
# Join our PTA
New Ash Green Primary School
1. Give a helping hand
Everyone who has a child at New Ash
Green Primary School is
automatically a member of the
school’s PTA. The PTA is an
important part of the school and
helps to enrich your child’s school
experience.
3. To make a difference
As well as fundraising, the PTA organise
events which add so much to our children’s
school experience:
Discos and Parties for all years
Christmas and Summer Fairs
Presents for Parents
Easter competition
Non-school uniform days
2. Your child benefits
New Ash Green Primary school has raised money in the past for
the following:
KIC Theatre group to visit all year groups for music and
drama workshops
A Christmas Pantomime performed by a visiting theatre
group
Other seasonal events see below
4. Make friends
Many friendships develop
from being part of the
PTA. Volunteering your
time and working towards
a shared goal is a
rewarding experience. It’s
a great way to feel part of
the school community.
5. Feel involved
Every parent is welcome
to our meetings and we
love to see new members.
Please consider coming
along to our PTA meetings
or volunteer a few hours
of your time at an event.
Welcome to New Ash Green Primary School PTA.
For more information contact Laura Glithero, Chair of the PTA at [email protected]
Our School Charter
At New Ash Green Primary School we believe that rights are important.
We believe that if we all stick to our responsibilities then we will have a
school we can be proud of.
We have the right to
learn.
We listen.
We behave sensibly and
consider others
We are proud of
everything we do.
We have the right to
be safe.
We follow instructions.
We walk around school.
We keep our school
tidy.
We treat others as we
want to be treated.
We have the right to
enjoy our time at
school.
We are enthusiastic
about our learning.
We have a ‘can do’
attitude.
We have the right to a
voice.
We consider others
before speaking.
We listen to others’
opinions.
We seek help when we
need it.
Together Everyone Achieves More
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Main School Uniform
Bottle Green
Sweatshirt/Cardigan
White Polo
Shirt/Blouse
Grey or Black
Trousers/Skirt
Black shoes (not
trainers)
Black/Grey/White
socks or tights
Summer School Uniform
Green checked dress
Green checked
culottes style dress
Grey shorts
Please be aware that only plain gold or silver stud earrings are allowed due to Health and Safety
reasons and no other jewellery. Also please note that hair accessories, including bows, must be small
and green or black. Thank you.
Please ensure your child’s PE Kit is in school each day.
It will be sent home at the end of each term.
PE Kit: black or green shorts and a t-shirt which is green with a
logo or is plain white, a set of plimsolls and Wellington boots for
those muddy walks in our orchard!
No Sports Hoodies will be necessary.
For further information, please refer to our uniform supplier,
Brigade: www.brigade.uk.com