Early Years Reflection: Biddick Hall Infant School
Early Years Reflection
Biddick Hall Infant School
Ryhope Infant School
Biddick Hall Infants is an averaged size community school, with 251 pupils on the school roll. There is a significantly above proportion of pupils supported by school action, school action plus or a statement of special educational needs. The early years provision consists of; a nursery opening for morning and afternoon sessions, with 39 pupils in attendance to each session who are supported by five members of qualified staff. In addition there are two reception classes comprising of 30 pupils, who are supported by four members of staff. Displays of pupils work dominate the walls within the school, which reflects the ethos of the school and values the pupils attainment …show more content…
It was obvious that the environmental print used was fundamental in the pupils literacy development. It benefitted all pupils in order to link existing knowledge with new information. Building on schemas' and developing their cognitive thinking skills. Piaget (1896-1980) studied the development of children's understanding and his contributions include a theory of cognitive child development. Rebecca Gallagher 3
Piagets' key ideas were based on schemas', where children build upon existing knowledge and adaptation and accommodation. With this in mind staff had chosen to use print which was meaningful to the pupils in their class. In order to establish and build a solid foundation for learning, developing self-confidence and their ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
A visual timetable was in use which added structure and routine to the day for all pupils.
This linked strongly with the behaviour management within the class, as behaviour management relies heavily upon structure, routine and clear expectations of both staff and pupils. Staff used print and symbols as part of the behaviour management plan
Biddick Hall Infant School
Ryhope Infant School
Biddick Hall Infants is an averaged size community school, with 251 pupils on the school roll. There is a significantly above proportion of pupils supported by school action, school action plus or a statement of special educational needs. The early years provision consists of; a nursery opening for morning and afternoon sessions, with 39 pupils in attendance to each session who are supported by five members of qualified staff. In addition there are two reception classes comprising of 30 pupils, who are supported by four members of staff. Displays of pupils work dominate the walls within the school, which reflects the ethos of the school and values the pupils attainment …show more content…
It was obvious that the environmental print used was fundamental in the pupils literacy development. It benefitted all pupils in order to link existing knowledge with new information. Building on schemas' and developing their cognitive thinking skills. Piaget (1896-1980) studied the development of children's understanding and his contributions include a theory of cognitive child development. Rebecca Gallagher 3
Piagets' key ideas were based on schemas', where children build upon existing knowledge and adaptation and accommodation. With this in mind staff had chosen to use print which was meaningful to the pupils in their class. In order to establish and build a solid foundation for learning, developing self-confidence and their ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
A visual timetable was in use which added structure and routine to the day for all pupils.
This linked strongly with the behaviour management within the class, as behaviour management relies heavily upon structure, routine and clear expectations of both staff and pupils. Staff used print and symbols as part of the behaviour management plan