Welcome to Reception, where children learn through hands-on experiences, creative exploration and plenty of opportunities to play, discover and wonder! Every day is an adventure as we encourage curiosity, independence and confidence, helping children develop a love of learning in a fun, nurturing environment.
Meet our Reception Team!
Mrs Bates & Miss Bindley - Reception Teachers
Miss Best- Early Years Practitioner
In Reception, we provide a calm and nurturing environment where children feel welcome and ready to learn. Our priority is to support each child’s transition, helping them build social and emotional skills while developing independence. Our curriculum is exciting and broad, covering all seven areas of the EYFS. We also follow the children’s interests, offering fun and engaging activities, and use in-the-moment planning to make the most of learning opportunities as they arise.
Children will be required to bring their reading folder containing their reading books and yellow reading journals to school with them every day. Reading with your child for 20 minutes each night is a wonderful way to build their confidence, fluency, and love of books. This daily practice supports their learning and helps develop essential language skills. We ask that parents fill in their child’s reading journal each time they read, as this allows us to track progress and celebrate achievements together.
Children will bring home their new reading books on Fridays.
We visit the library every Wednesday. Please ensure your child returns their library book each Wednesday.
Your support makes a big difference!
PE is on a Monday morning, children should come in their PE kit on this day. PE uniform consists of plain black joggers and hoodie, plain (or school logo) white t-shirt, and sensible running trainers.
Outdoor Play- Children will play outside everyday, regardless of the weather! Please ensure your child comes to school in a suitable coat and that you have provided an all in one waterproof suit and wellies.
The EYFS focuses on five key areas of learning:
- Personal, Social, and Emotional Development – Helping children build confidence, develop relationships, and understand their feelings.
- Communication and Language – Encouraging children to listen, speak, and develop their vocabulary.
- Physical Development – Supporting children’s movement skills, coordination, and health.
- Literacy – Promoting early reading and writing skills.
- Mathematics – Introducing concepts like numbers, shapes, and simple problem-solving.
Alongside these, there is also Understanding the World (exploring the world around them) and Expressive Arts and Design (using creativity to express themselves).
How do we learn?
We play! The majority of our day is play-based, as this is how young children learn best. The classroom is set up with opportunities for children to learn new skills and to practise the things they have learnt previously.
We also have daily adult-led sessions, where the children come together to learn.
Our phonics scheme is Little Wandle. Each day your child will learn a new sound. Please ask your child about this. Further support can be found at Little Wandle.
Other fun ways to help your children learn include:
- talking about numbers, for example, asking how many chips they have left on their plate or counting red cars that drive past.
- drawing and colouring pictures, encouraging children to stay in the lines.
- writing lists and copying words found around the house.
- letting children get dressed and undressed by themselves.
If you have any questions, please let us know. We look forward to supporting you and your child through Reception.
Phonics Home Learning Reception Autumn 1
