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Thames View Infants

2 days ago

Headteacher’s Update | Educational Visits and Volunteering: What Parents Need to KnowIn this Headteacher’s Update, Mr Paul Jordan explains the important role parent volunteers play in supporting educational visits at Thames View Infants.The video outlines what parents can expect when volunteering, including:* supporting a small group of children
* safeguarding and supervision expectations
* the importance of communication and reliability
* why volunteers do not supervise their own child
* and how educational visits are carefully organised to keep children safe whilst maximising learning opportunities.Mr Jordan also explains how educational visits help children develop confidence, independence and trust through meaningful first-hand experiences linked to the curriculum.A practical guide for families to help ensure that educational visits remain safe, successful and memorable experiences for all children.📍 Thames View Infants
👤 Headteacher: Paul Jordan
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Educational Visits and Volunteering: What Parents Need to Know

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Thames View Infants

1 weeks ago

Headteacher’s Update | Speaking and Listening Skills Part 2: Building Better ConversationsIn this short follow-up Headteacher’s Update, Mr Paul Jordan shares a simple but effective way to improve conversations with children.Rather than asking lots of questions that lead to one-word answers, this video explores how modelling language and using open prompts can help children develop fuller responses and stronger communication skills.A short, practical guide to turning everyday interactions into meaningful conversations that support children’s language development.There's a link to Part 1 at the end.📍 Thames View Infants
👤 Headteacher: Paul Jordan
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Speaking and Listening Skills Part 2: Building Better Conversations

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Thames View Infants

2 weeks ago

Headteacher’s Update | “Do You Realise I Don’t Like That?”In this Headteacher’s Update, Mr Paul Jordan shares a simple but powerful phrase that helps children communicate clearly and manage situations when things don’t feel right.Used from Nursery onwards, this approach supports children in expressing their feelings, setting boundaries, and preventing situations from escalating unnecessarily.The video also explores how children learn to negotiate during play, understand different preferences, and, when needed, make the decision to walk away — an important skill in maintaining positive relationships.At Thames View Infants, we believe that giving children the language to express themselves confidently helps them feel safe, respected and in control. By working together, we can support children in developing the social skills they need to navigate friendships successfully.📍 Thames View Infants
👤 Headteacher: Paul Jordan
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“Do You Realise I Don’t Like That?”

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Thames View Infants

2 weeks ago

Headteacher’s Update | Who’s in Charge?In this Headteacher’s Update, Mr Paul Jordan explores the importance of parents taking responsibility and being confidently in charge.This video challenges the tendency to allow young children to make decisions that they are not yet equipped to handle — from routines at home to wider choices that require adult judgement and life experience. After all, parents know best.We are here to support you in setting clear boundaries, making difficult decisions, and creating the consistency that children need.At Thames View Infants, we believe children feel safest and thrive most when adults are consistent, empowered, confident and in control. By working together, we can ensure children are supported by strong, clear and reliable adults in every aspect of their lives.📍 Thames View Infants
👤 Headteacher: Paul Jordan
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Who’s in Charge?

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Thames View Infants

2 weeks ago

Headteacher’s Update | Resilience in Children: Why It MattersIn this Headteacher’s Update, Mr Paul Jordan explores why resilience is such an important part of children’s development — both in school and in life.Linked closely to the “characteristics of effective learning”, this video looks at how children learn to persevere, manage difficulty, and keep going when things feel hard.This update reflects on how children respond to challenge, disappointment and frustration — and how adults can best support them by encouraging perseverance, rather than stepping in too quickly.At Thames View Infants, we believe that resilience is built over time through support, encouragement and real-life experiences. By working together, we can help children develop the confidence and determination they need to succeed.📍 Thames View Infants
👤 Headteacher: Paul Jordan
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Resilience in Children: Why It Matters

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Thames View Infants

3 weeks ago

Developing Speaking and Listening Skills in ChildrenIn this Headteacher’s Update, Mr Paul Jordan explores developing speaking and listening skills in children and why these are so important for learning, confidence and success both in school and beyond.From early language development through commentary and conversation, to building vocabulary, encouraging full sentences and developing confident communication, this video offers practical guidance for families on how to support children at home.At Thames View Infants, we place a strong emphasis on talk — giving children the time, space and expectation to express themselves clearly. By working together, we can help children develop the language, confidence and communication skills they need to thrive.📍 Thames View Infants
👤 Headteacher: Paul Jordan
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Developing Speaking and Listening Skills in Children

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Thames View Infants

3 weeks ago

Headteacher’s Update | Developing Independence in ChildrenIn this Headteacher’s Update, slightly longer than usual, Mr Paul Jordan explores developing independence in children and the importance of getting the balance right between support and allowing children to grow in confidence.From everyday skills such as getting dressed, managing belongings, and developing self-care, to knowing when to gently encourage children to move on to the next stage, this video highlights how independence is built over time through consistent routines and encouragement.At Thames View Infants, we recognise that these early habits begin at home and play a crucial role in preparing children for school. By working together and giving children the space to have a go, we can help them develop the confidence and resilience they need to succeed.📍 Thames View Infants
👤 Headteacher: Paul Jordan
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Developing Independence in Children

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Thames View Infants

4 weeks ago

A short video from Fiona on the importance of good hand-washing.Good hygiene habits are essential in early years and help to reduce the spread of coughs, colds, and everyday illnesses.This video includes simple reminders and how families can reinforce these routines at home.Part of our “Top Tips for School” series.📍 Thames View Infants
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TVI Top Tips: Hand Washing!!!!!

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Thames View Infants

4 weeks ago

A short video from Chloe with tips to support children in completing homework at home.This includes simple strategies for building routines, reducing distractions, and encouraging children to take responsibility for their learning.Part of our “Top Tips for School” series.📍 Thames View Infants
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TVI Top Tips: Homework

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Thames View Infants

4 weeks ago

A short video from Lakshmi, Head of Year 1, on developing children’s listening skills at home.It’s important to recognise that children can sometimes appear to be listening — looking at you, staying quiet — but not fully taking in what is being said. This is known as passive listening.This video focuses on supporting active listening, helping children to pay attention, understand, and respond more effectively.Part of our “Top Tips for School” series.📍 Thames View Infants
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TVI Top Tips: Active Listening

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Thames View Infants

4 weeks ago

A short video from Aziza explaining our School PE kit.This outlines what children need for PE and the expectation that all items are kept in a named PE bag in the cloakroom.Having the correct kit in School each day helps lessons run smoothly and ensures all children can take part.Part of our “Top Tips for School” series.📍 Thames View Infants
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TVI Top Tips: Our PE Kit

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Thames View Infants

4 weeks ago

A short video from Farha on encouraging children to talk more.Strong speaking and listening skills are essential for learning, relationships, and confidence. Children develop these best through regular, meaningful conversations with adults.This video highlights simple ways to support this at home, including listening carefully, giving children time to respond, and engaging them in everyday conversation.Part of our “Top Tips for School” series.📍 Thames View Infants
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TVI Top Tips: encouraging your child to talk more

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Thames View Infants

4 weeks ago

A short video from Sheila on developing early literacy skills.This focuses on helping children recognise and write the letters in their name as a starting point, before building towards wider writing skills through fine motor development.The video includes simple ways families can support this at home.Part of our “Top Tips for Writing” series.📍 Thames View Infants
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TVI Top Tips: Developing Early Literacy

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Thames View Infants

4 weeks ago

A short video from Rebecca on the importance of the School’s distinctive yellow book bag.This explains what should be in the book bag each day, including you child's reading book, your reading diary, phonics or sounds to practise at home and your home work.Families are reminded to bring the book bag to school every day, ensure it is clearly named, and check it regularly.Part of our “Top Tips for School” series.📍 Thames View Infants
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TVI Top Tips: Your Yellow Book Bag!

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