Reception 2025 - 2026
What happens in Reception?
The Reception day starts at 8.40am for all children. In the morning, your child's teacher and TA will be at the door to welcome them into the classroom, before encouraging them to take part in our morning activity. This will be followed by a handwriting session and literacy session which finishes around 9.40am. Before lunch time, your child will take part in a daily reading and phonics session. After lunch, numeracy is taught straight away with foundation subjects, which includes subjects such as history and R.E are taught at teh end of the day.
In between 'taught sessions' in the morning and afternoon, your child will access 'continuous provision' where thay can consolidate and expand in their learning, through play.The reception classrooms and outdoor areas are set up so that children can choose where they want to play and access the resources independently. There are different areas which have specific intended learning experiences, such as reading, writing, role-play, sand, water, malleable, small world, creative and investigation. This encourages independence and allows children to approach challenges at their level. Resources for independent play are carefully planned so that there is appropriate challenge at all levels (please see the link for 'common play behaviours skills progression' at the bottom of the page for more information). We aim to be outside in all weathers and take part in regular Forest School sessions (please see the link for Forest School at the bottom of the page for more information. Children are offered snack (fruit or vegetable) and milk or water during the morning.
*Please consult the timetable link below for the full schedule and daily specifics
Reception Teaching Staff
There are two classes in reception.
The Grasshopper class teacher is Miss Hall and TA is Miss Karolina
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The Caterpillar class teacher is Miss Worth and TA is Miss Archana
Lunchtime staff
The children go to the main dining hall to eat their lunch and are looked after by Miss Elaine, Miss Angela and Miss Mahmuda
READING BOOKS *New Day Friday Exchange*
Each week the children will receive new reading books. The children are encouraged to read the books themselves, however, the key point of reading books is for the child to engage with the book and develop an excitement to try to read. It is okay if you read it for them first, or alongside them. This can be a nice cosy few minutes spent together and should not be stressful. If your child becomes too frustrated with reading books, please speak to their teacher for tips.
The weekly QR code links to the book your child is reading with their phonics group. It involves key vocabulary, keywords and the weekly new sound they're learning.
+ Please familiarise yourself with your child's exchange day and prepare the books. Thank you! +
How to communicate with us:
Class Dojo is the best way to contact your child's teacher. If you wish to get in t ouch, please send us a private message and we will endaevour to respond to you as soon as possible. We are also available at the beginning and end of the day. If you feel you need a more indepth chat, we can arrange a time when we can meet and discuss any concerns at length. For urgent matters, contact the office directly on 01614451815.
Miss Sarah Conway, our Assistant Head, and Mrs Hookes, our SENDCo are also always happy to help.
