Welcome to Reception!

We have two classes in Reception, named after two Pioneers – Attenborough, named after David Attenborough and Donaldson, named after Julia Donaldson.

Phonics, Reading, Writing and Mathematic teaching

We follow the Little Wandle programme for phonics in which the children are taught a collection of sounds (phonemes) at a rapid pace, therefore allowing them to blend (read) and segment (spell) a range of three letter words. In Mathematics, we will begin by concentrating on numbers and counting to ensure that all children are confident at recognising and writing numbers to 10 and counting amounts to 10. We follow the White Rose scheme of work and also Number blocks.

Independent Learning Opportunities

Teachers set up the classrooms with a range of exciting and engaging activities that are practical and multi-sensory. Activities are linked to the half termly topic or the key text for the week. Children have a wide range of resources in the classrooms that they can access freely to support their independent learning activities. Activities are set up to provide children with opportunities to practise their speaking and listening skills and encourage them to practise reading and writing throughout the day.

Forest School

We have two Forest School areas which children access weekly on a Tuesday afternoon – one class at a time.

PE

Both classes have PE lessons every Thursday.

Read about our new ROLA here.