On Wednesday 15^th February we will be holding a session for parents on the development of Early Writing. The aims of the session are as follows:

• Provide parents with more information on how writing develops in Reception
• To share with parents what is expected in writing by the end of the Reception Year
• To share strategies for supporting writing at home

At Coleham School we feel partnership with parents is important, and we recognise the difference we can make to our children when we work together effectively. We would therefore truly value your participation by attending this event. In order to ensure that the event is as accessible to as many of you as possible, we will be running the event at two separate times. We therefore request that you complete and return the slip no later than Wednesday 8^th February so we can cater for the correct amount of people.

The event will take place in the School Hall, so please head straight to the main reception 5 minutes prior to your selected time.

Working in partnership with parents is extremely important to us here at Coleham, and we recognise the significant impact that it has on children’s learning when school and homework together.
As I’m sure you’ll agree the importance of play in the Early Years is key to helping young children thrive and achieve. Research suggests just how much learning can be achieved through purposeful and meaningful activities, and as Early Years Educators we are really keen to share just how important play is for young children.
Each year in Reception we run an exciting project called ‘Learning Luggage’ to celebrate the importance of learning through play. The Learning Luggage project involves the children bringing home stimulating and open-ended resources that support learning. Themed bags are therefore brought home by children, on a rota for them to share and enjoy with you at home. Then returned 2 days later.
In order to share more information about this project with you, we have produced a leaflet which you will find attached to this email. In addition, we have also attached a sign-up form which we would hope you will all be really keen to complete and return as soon as possible. The quicker the forms come in, the quicker the bags can go out. Please note, there is absolutely no cost involved, just engaging activities and ideas to support learning at home.
Should you have any questions about the Learning Luggage project, please do speak to a member of the EYFS team. We really are very excited to get started!

2022 11 07 LL Leaflet

2022 11 07 LL Sign Up