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EYFS - Children Joining Reception
We have several children joining the After School Club from Reception every year. It is often the parents who are more anxious than the children!
We hope this additional information will answer some of your questions. We are always more than happy to answer any questions that you may have, so please get in touch if you would like additional information.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) & Key Workers
Schools and early years providers have to follow a structure of learning, development and care for children from birth to five years old. This is called the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This same process also applies to After School and Holiday Clubs.
The EYFS ensures:
- children learn through play
- we work closely with parents and schools
- we keep you up to date with your child's progress
- the welfare, learning and all-round development of all children whatever their level of ability, including those with additional educational needs or disabilities
Feedback
The key worker and club supervisor will be happy to provide feedback to you at the end of the session. If there is a problem, we will always call you, however, if you are feeling anxious or just want to check how your child is getting on, you are always welcome to contact the club mobile (number is listed on club information sheet).
The majority of children settle into the club really well, but occasionally some new children can find it hard. If you have any comments, or there is something that your child does not like about the club, please speak to the supervisor as they will be happy to work with you and your child to ensure they are happy in the club.
EYFS in Practice
The EYFS is a very positive experience for children, and a key part of our process is to give each child joining Reception a dedicated key worker. The key worker will be your child's main contact in the club. They will ensure they settle into the club well, and know where the toilets, playground etc are, and ensure they understand the club routine, help them to feel included in all aspects of the club and support them in developing friendships.
They will monitor your child's progress and interests through observations and photos. This information will be recorded in an 'All About Me' book over the course of the Reception year. At the end of the year, you will be given the book as a record of your child's time in the club.
The club supervisor will also liaise with your child's class teacher twice a year to identify next steps in the child's development.
We are required by Ofsted to monitor your child's progress, most parents are very happy to have this record of their child's first year at after school club. If you do not wish your child to be part of this programme, please let us know in 
writing.
Some children and key workers develop a natural bond, and if your child developed an affinity with another key worker, we would be happy to change their key worker.
First Day at After School Club
On their first day in the club, you child will be collected from their class by one of our team and taken to the After School Club. Infant children are always handed over to us by the class teacher or the teaching assistant. Once back at the club your child will be introduced to their key worker. The key worker will have between one and five children they are key working on any one day - it is usually not more than 2 or 3 so they have plenty of time to spend with each child. The key worker will help your child settle at the club, encouraging them to take part in activites and make friends. Children can be tired after a long day at school, so we develop quiet areas and ensure there are lots of age appropriate games and toys for them to play with.
