Reception

In Reception we have two classes - Oak Class and Ash Class.

In Oak Class, Mrs McDaniel is the class teacher whilst Mrs Van Calenberg is on Maternity Leave. In Ash Class, it is Mrs Watkins and Miss Turner. They are supported by Mrs Lane, Mrs Karim, Mrs Duke and Mrs Davies.

In Reception we continue the Early Years Foundation Stage which the children began in Nursery. The Foundation Stage Curriculum is divided into seven areas of learning. The prime areas are Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, Communication and Language. The four specific areas are Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding of the World and Expressive Arts and Design.

In Reception, we learn through play, child-initiated and adult-led activities. Our ongoing provision enables children to use the knowledge and practise the skills that they learn in our adult-led inputs.

We teach early reading and phonics using The Little Wandle scheme.

 

Curriculum

For full details of the Year R curriculum please see the Curriculum Information page in this Section.

For further information please see the EYFS pages here.

Meet the Teacher - Parents

Please see below for the slides from the Meet the Teacher information meeting held in September.

Phonics Workshop

The links below are for the videos that Mrs Van Calenberg used in the phonics workshop.

Oral blending video

Tuning into initial sounds video

Commotion in the Ocean Topic Page Parents and Carers People Who Help Us Topic Page Parents and Carers All Creatures Great and Small Topic Page Parents and Carers All About Me Topic Page Welcome to Little Wandle Phonics and Early Reading Workshop Sept 2024

Below you will find information on the curriculum for the year 2025-2026.

We invite parents and carers to use the topic pages to reinforce learning at home. These include focus books, songs and key vocabulary.

Reception Curriculum Yearly Overview 2025-26

Parents and Carers Zoom to the Moon Topic Page

Parents and Carers All About Me Topic Page

Parents and Carers Once Upon a Time Topic Page

We aim to make you and your child feel part of our school family.

We have two classes in Reception and our teachers are supported by a teaching assistant in each class.

Your child’s first year in school is an extension of their pre school experience so there is an emphasis on learning through fun and play.

Before your child starts school they will have the opportunity to meet their teacher and visit their classroom. We also offer a welcome evening for parents at the school, a personalised information pack and a home visit from your child’s teacher.

We keep parents well informed through information evenings and regular email communications and our teachers are always available to discuss any concerns you may have.

Our classrooms are specially designed for our youngest children with toilets just for them and larger than average rooms, allowing for many activities to take place. They also have their own partly covered outside area to continue their learning. 

 

“Children get off to a strong start in early years. The activities that children complete are carefully designed and well resourced. Children confidently make use of all available space including the rich and stimulating outdoor environment.” (Ofsted 2024)

 

Initially children in Reception classes do not go out into the playground at playtimes or into assembly with the rest of the school. When children are ready they join the other children at playtimes. At lunch time play our youngest children have buddies from year 3 for some of the time.