Year 1 Year 2

Mrs Anderson (1Oak)Miss Laverty (1Hazel)

Mrs McNaughtan (1Maple)

Miss Blessing (1Ash)

Mrs Razzaq (2Aspen)Miss Richardson

(2Willow)Miss Nasrin (2Beech)

Mr Kitts (2Cedar)

Other specialist, group or cover teachers:Miss Thomas, Mrs Pugh, Mrs Turner, Mrs Jones, Mr Hendrickson,Mr Pagett, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Blair, Mrs Archer and Miss Walter.

Cover supervisorsYear 1: Miss O’Connor and Mrs Pateman Year 2: Mrs O’Mahoney

Teaching Assistants

Miss CopasMrs Boag

Miss Gooding

Mrs AliMrs Smylie

Mrs FussellMrs Jarvis

Miss Picton

Mrs Knubley

Additional support

Miss GreatbanksMiss Codling

Mrs Gallimore

Bushmead Primary SchoolYear 1

Questions to ask before, during and after sharing a book.

Is this a fiction or a on-fiction book?If you are stuck on a word what can you do to help you work out what it says?Where was this story set?Can you use some expression when you are reading out loud?Why did that character behave in that way?What have you found out by reading this book/text?What did you like or dislike about it?Can you tell me what’s happened so far in this story and what you think is going to happen next?What additional information does the illustration give us?Can you tell me about your favourite character or event in the story and why you chose this?Can you think of some other words the author could have used to describe the different characters?Can you think of a different ending to this story?

Bushmead Primary SchoolYear 2

Questions to ask before, during and after sharing a book.

Who is the author/illustrator? What is their job?If you are stuck on a word what can you do to help you work out what it says?Where was this story set?What do you think is going to happen next in this story?Why did that character behave in that way?What have you found out by reading this book/text?Have you read any other books that are similar to this?How would you have felt in that situation? What would you have done? What part of the story do you think is the funniest/saddest/most interesting? Why?Why do you think the author chose that particular word? Can you think of an alternative word you could use?Tell me what you liked and disliked about the text? (refer directly back to the story)Can you think of some questions you could ask a friend who had read this story?

“Reading without reflecting is like eating without digesting.” Edmund Burke

The Headlines!• Importance of mathematical reasoning in

all subjects so that children understand and appreciate the importance of mathematics.

• Importance of spoken language, reading, writing and vocabulary as integral aspects of the teaching of every subject.

• There is a heavy emphasis on the use of phonics in the early teaching of reading when children start school.

•Children’s experience vs. Content changes.•The New Curriculum has been trialled already!•Opportunities for out of school research.

Kelly and Clare are contactable on Option 2 when calling school.

PARENT WORKSHOPS Reading Writing Maths

‘Strengthening families, strengthening communities’

FAMILY WORKERS SUPPORT IN LOTS OF DIFFERENT WAYS• Parents new to the school – look out for a welcome meeting.• Completion of forms; support with different agencies or

experiencing loss.• They are only ever a phone call away.