This selection of podcasts gives you valuable information about our routines and an insight into why we do things the way we do. We’ve tried to cover a range of topics applicable to every year group – from lost property to our ambition for children to access high quality play at lunchtimes.
What should be in your book bag
Kieren Delaney, explains what children should have in the book bags everyday.
At school before 09:10
Suzy Waters explains why children getting to school onetime is important, and what goes on before 09:10 at thames view infants
Apple iPads
Majid Hafeez Discusses the use of iPads in school, and what you should be doing at home
Reading record & homework
Amy Windsor takes us through your child reading record and home work book, and what you can do to help them.
PE Kit
Barry McHugh takes us through what we expect children to have in there PE Kit bag. Remember PE Kit can be purchased from the school office
Playtime
Rosa Corcorran-Jones, explains the importance of children having play time, to help build friendships, and get some fresh air. Remember if you child can't go outside during break time, please speak to there class teacher
Slippers & Wellies
Ade Shangobiyi - With new carpets in school, we would like children to have some slippers in school for in class, then wellies for when its wet outside
Home Time Routine
Adam Dobson, explains the importance of a good home time routine, also a great time to come speak to staff if you have any problems.
Homework
Khalid Ali, explains when your children will get there homework, and when we expect it back in, He also show we you can get more resources to help your child at home
Names on belongings
Aysha Choudhury explains the importance of names on all children belongings and what to do if something is misplaced
Lost Property
Sarah Boyce explains what happens to lost property and where to go if your child has misplaced a item at school
TVI Top Tips Encouraging Independence
Sheila, on of our Teachers here at Thames View Infants, guides you through how you can help get your child to be as independent as possible at home. It starts early and is an important life-long skill.
TVI Top Tips Online Safety at Home
Keeping children safe when online at Home (and School) is something that we all take seriously. Allow Rofiya, one of our Teachers here at Thames View Infants, offer you support and advice basics about getting e-safety right at home... all crammed into 1 minute! We have some online resources here to help further https://thamesviewinfants.org/families/general-information/school-uniform-2/ and of course, talk to your child's Class Teacher if we can help more.
TVI Top Tips Developing Social Skills & Boundaries in Play
We want our children to play confidently, which means being able to negotiate boundaries, compromise and say sorry when things go wrong. These are important life-skills which we teach our children early on. Paul Jordan, our Headteacher here at Thames View Infants, explains how we support children through this journey and how you can help at home. We've crammed us much as possible in 3 minutes - and if you have any further questions, see your child's Class Teacher. Links to further videos on this topic are at the end!
TVI Top Tips Dealing With Emotions
We want children to be able to name and identify their emotions. This helps them learn how better to manage their emotions, and know what to do when an emotion arises. As Rebecca, one of our Teachers at Thames View Infants, explains, there's way to support your child with this journey at the home. We've crammed as much as we can into 1 minutes, and if you want more information, please speak to your child's Class Teacher.
TVI Top Tips Building Resilience
We want our children to be resilient learners, it's a life-long skill that starts early. Here Demi, one of our Teachers at Thames View Infants, starts that conversation with you, offering tips and advice. Of course, there's more to it than this 1 minute snippet - so if you have any further questions, please do see your child's Class Teacher.
TVI Top Tips Positive Behaviour
Allow Suzy and Lauren to offer you some support and advice about getting behaviour right at home with your child. There's lot to say on this subject, but this 1 minute starter might give you some ideas - and of course, our Teachers are on hand to offer you further advice if you need it!
TVI Top Tips Independent Eating
We all want children to enjoy meal times and to be confident when trying new videos. Let Aziza, one of our Teachers at Thames View Infants, offer you some hints and tips to try at home.
TVI Top Tips Importance of Singing
Fiona, one of our Teachers here at Thames View Infants, offers you some important advice about the importance of singing with young children in School and at Home.
e Engagement
Rebecca Olley, takes us through e-engagement, and way's to stay in touch with the school ...