👋 Welcome to Reception!

We are delighted to welcome you and your child to our Reception class — the beginning of an exciting and nurturing learning journey within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Our experienced and caring Reception team is committed to creating a happy, safe, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive:

• Miss Franklin and Mrs Clay – Class Teachers

• Mrs Rush, Miss Meakin, Mrs Pickford and Miss Porter -Our wonderful classroom staff

We look forward to working in partnership with you to support your child’s development, curiosity, and love of learning throughout their Reception year. 🌟

 

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🧠 Our Learning Approach

In Reception, we follow the Development Matters guidance to ensure every child receives a rich, well-rounded start to their education. This framework supports our ongoing observations and assessments, helping us to tailor learning to meet the individual needs of each child.

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🔤 Phonics

Phonics is a key part of our daily routine and is taught using the Super Sonic Phonics Friends programme. This engaging and structured scheme introduces children to:

• Graphemes – what letters look like

• Phonemes – the sounds letters make

We support children in blending sounds to read words and segmenting them to support writing. These foundational skills build confidence in early reading and writing.

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🔢 Maths

Our Maths teaching follows the NCETM Mastering Number programme. This engaging approach includes the use of Numberblocks, helping children to understand key mathematical concepts through playful, visual learning. The sessions are interactive and build a strong foundation for number sense and problem-solving.

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📖 Reading

Reading is a vital part of early learning. Every child in Reception will receive a reading book to take home. These books are carefully matched to your child’s phonics stage.

We ask that parents and carers support their child by reading together at least three times a week — little and often really does make a big difference! Books are changed weekly.

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🌿 Outdoor Learning

Children enjoy daily access to our outdoor area in small groups, where they learn through play, exploration, and discovery. This is an important part of our curriculum, supporting physical development, social skills, and imaginative thinking.

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We’re looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, laughter, and growth. Thank you for being part of our Reception family!

Warm regards,
The Reception Team