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Enjoy a guided tour, learn about our curriculum, school values and what it’s like to be a pupil here.
In Reception, our indoor and outdoor classrooms are full of exciting learning experiences every day. The Reception team consists of teachers, Miss Malone and Mrs Hartley, and teaching assistants, Mrs Hensman and Mrs Whiteley. We all work together to make your child’s time in Reception the best it can be!
We are committed to giving our pupils the best possible start to their school life, equipping them with knowledge and skills that ensure their wellbeing and success, now and in the future.
In the Early Years Foundation Stage, we aim to develop and broaden the range of children’s learning experiences, to enable them to become well rounded, independent and enthusiastic learners who enjoy coming to school. Every child is treated as an individual and offered a variety of experiences which are carefully designed to further their development process.
A strong foundation in knowledge and skills is at the heart of every child’s success.
We believe that secure foundational learning provides the building blocks for future achievement, enabling children to become confident, independent learners who are ready for the next stage of their education.
We explicitly teach the essential knowledge and skills that children need across the curriculum. Through carefully planned lessons, clear explanations, modelling and guided practice, pupils are supported to develop a deep understanding of key concepts and vocabulary. We do not leave learning to chance; instead, we ensure that important knowledge is taught directly, revisited regularly and built upon over time.
The Early Years Curriculum is organised into three prime areas and four specific areas of learning. We have used these areas of learning to design a curriculum that is carefully and coherently planned and sequenced. For further information about the knowledge and skills taught throughout the year, please see our Reception Long-Term Plan.
At the heart of our Reception provision is a carefully designed learning environment that nurtures curiosity, independence and a love of learning. Our indoor and outdoor spaces are thoughtfully organised to provide rich opportunities for exploration, discovery and purposeful play. Children are encouraged to make choices, investigate their interests and engage deeply with learning through a range of meaningful experiences.
Through these environments, we actively promote the Characteristics of Effective Learning, helping children to become confident and motivated learners.
The characteristics of effective learning are:
We support children to play and explore by providing stimulating resources and opportunities to investigate and experiment. We encourage them to actively learn by developing resilience, concentration and a willingness to keep trying when faced with challenges. We also nurture children’s ability to create and think critically, supporting them to develop their own ideas, make connections and solve problems independently.
