Welcome to Robins! 

We are an Early Years class with Nursery and Reception children. 

Robins is taught by Miss Batchelor Robbins and assisted by Mrs Green.  

Communication

Please contact me using the following email address:

office@st-leonards-wigginton.staffs.sch.uk

We often email/text with reminders and information so please ensure the office has your up to date contact information. 

Tapestry

This year we are using an online Learning Journey to record your child's progress at school. Please feel free to add your own observations to share with us. If you wish to have access for another parent/carer on Tapestry, please let me know. You will find helpful guides further down the page to help you navigate Tapestry.  

PE

Robins will have their PE lessons on Tuesday and Thursdays. 

Please send the children into school wearing black/navy trousers or shorts, a white t-shirt and trainers. Please make sure hoodies/jumpers are labelled!

If your child wears earrings, please either remove them or cover them with tape/plasters before coming to school.

Reading

All Reception children will have a reading diary, phonics decodable book, a weekly phonics recap sheet and will have the opportunity to choose a book from our library to take home and share with an adult each week. Nursery pupils will also have the opportunity to choose a book from our library to take home and share with an adult.

Water Bottles

Children should have a water bottle in school each day please. This should be water please and ideally in a sports type bottle to limit spillages. 

Healthy Snacks

Free fruit/vegetables and milk are available every day at our snack table. You may provide your child with their own fruit/vegetable snack if you wish. Unfortunately, we cannot allow the children to bring in cereal bars, rice cakes, etc. 

Free School Meals

Please remember that your child is entitled to a free school dinner from Reception up until the end of Key Stage 1.

At St Leonard's, children are taught phonics using the Little Wandle scheme. Please find below a link to the scheme’s website. This provides resources that align with what we use in school and can be accessed by children at home. It also includes a range of videos explaining and demonstrating how phonics is taught.

Information and resource packs were distributed at the phonics workshop in October. If you require any additional copies, please let  Miss Batchelor Robbins know.

https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/resources/for-parents/ 

Maths is taught through everyday contexts and is accessible throughout the provision. Children are encouraged to explore mathematical concepts through play, routines, and real-life experiences, helping them to develop confidence and a deep understanding of number. In addition to this, children take part in a daily maths session. These sessions follow a combination of the NCETM and White Rose schemes, ensuring a structured and progressive approach to learning.