Welcome to Reception's class page!

In EYFS you will find the dedicated staff of Miss Pritchard, Miss Edmondson, Miss Tizard and Miss Degmaster. We work together to ensure the children in our care have the best start in school, following the Guide to Greatness and implementing the Skills of the Steward in all that we do. We encourage our children to learn how to socialise, make friends and develop their personality. Our aim is to ensure all children have the opportunity to develop into independent, resilient learners with the important skills of reading, writing and number at the heart of all that we do. All of our children in EYFS are assigned to a key person; this ensures that all children have a designated adult and smaller group to help them feel secure and build attachments - this is something that will continue across school right into Year 6! 

Our class has many exciting things happening all of the time. The children have access to continuous provision both inside and outside where they are able to create and learn at their own speed using the resources provided for them. They are also guided within these areas by the teacher and teaching assistants to develop their learning and also take part in small group work which caters for their needs and challenges them where appropriate. 

We like to develop a strong partnership with our parents as we find that this approach gives our children the very best start in their education. We therefore ask that children are supported at home by reading at home with your children regularly. Reading books will be changed every: Monday, Wednesday and Friday and parents are expected to sign the child's diary to show this has been completed. Reading books and diaries need to be in school every day. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's learning, please don't hesitate to come into school to talk to us.  Reading at home is a vital part of children's education and it is extremely important that children read aloud to an adult at home. 

In Reception the children learn through a variety of exciting topics throughout the year, with lots of practical, motivating activities; these can be found on our Long Term Plan below; this is also in line with the children's interests and where their learning takes us. Our aim is to give all our children a meaningful and memorable first year in school.  Our theme for the year, linked to our Seven Skills of the Steward, is 'Resilience'. By providing rich, purposeful opportunities for exploration and problem-solving, we help children develop the confidence and resilience to become independent learners.

This year, we aim to build strong relationships with our parents and carers at home. Once every half term, we will be holding a 'stay and play' session, which will be focused on one of our key areas. In addition to this, from Autumn 2 onwards, parents will be invited into school, every Friday morning, for the first 15 minutes to stay and read with their child. We would greatly appreciate you coming into school, to get a closer look at what goes on in our wonderful classroom environment. 

Our PE lessons will take place every Tuesday and Friday, therefore children should come into school in their full PE kit on these days. Physical Development is a prime area of development in EYFS therefore we will also be working on this daily with fun and enjoyable activities. Please encourage children to be active at home in order to develop their gross and fine motor skills. 

We welcome all parents to come into class at any time to talk about their child's progress or just to see what is going on. Any links or information will be posted below and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. 

If you require any curriculum information, please find this here.

Thanks for your help and support.

Miss Pritchard, Miss Edmondson, Miss Tizard and Miss Degmaster

Supervised Brushing 🦷🪥

The children take part in the supervised toothbrushing programme, brushing once a day in class to build their independence and develop healthy habits. Alongside our brushing routine, we welcomed Claire, a local dentist, into class to help the children learn more about caring for their teeth and the importance of good oral hygiene. Claire was so impressed with how well the children brushed their teeth and how much they already knew about healthy and unhealthy snacks. 

Hello Yellow Day 💛

Our school was bright with yellow as we came together for Hello Yellow Day, raising awareness of mental health and the importance of looking after our wellbeing. The children discussed their feelings and why caring for our minds matters just as much as caring for our bodies. We talked about being kind, supporting one another and speaking to a trusted adult when we feel worried or upset. We also enjoyed some yoga, taking time to stretch, breathe and relax together. A big thank you to our families for their generous cake donations and for helping make the day so special. We are proud of our children for joining in with such enthusiasm and learning how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

Reception and Year 6 Autumn Buddy Walk 🍂

Our Reception children enjoyed an autumn walk with their Year 6 buddies and grown ups, exploring together and looking for signs of the changing season. There was plenty to spot and talk about, from colourful leaves to autumn treasures on the ground. Our buddies helped the children look closely at their surroundings and share their discoveries. It was a lovely opportunity to learn about the natural world while spending time together and strengthening our special buddy friendships.

Mystery Readers 📚💚

We love welcoming family members into class to be a mystery reader. The children are excited to discover who our special visitor will be and enjoy listening to their story. It’s a lovely way to share our love of reading and involve our families in classroom life.

"Hello, Autumn!"

Each half term, we learn a new poem to enjoy together, building our vocabulary, memory and confidence in speaking. This half term, our poem is ‘Hello Autumn’. We hope you enjoy watching our performance as we celebrate this colourful season!

Phonics Stay and Play

We welcomed our grown-ups into class for our Phonics Stay and Play session. They watched a short phonics lesson before joining their children to explore phonics activities around the classroom. It was a lovely opportunity to share how we learn with Supersonic Phonic Friends and give families ideas for practising at home. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

For a more detailed look at our Long Term Plan, please see: Key Information, Curriculum, EYFS.