Reception
Reception
The aim of our Reception class is to create a happy, stimulating and safe environment in which the children can develop and thrive. Teaching is through a cross curricular approach which follows the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage in which there are six areas of learning.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
This area of learning encourages children to gain confidence to try new activities, form strong relationships, initiate ideas, work as part of a group and understand people's needs and feelings. The children develop these skills during their weekly P4C (Philosophy) lessons with Mr Philosophy Bear.
Communication, Language and Literacy
The children read individually to a member of staff every day and the 'Jolly Phonics' and 'Letters and Sounds' schemes are used to develop a strong phonic knowledge that will assist them with their reading and writing. The children use imaginative play and CLL lessons to explore story structures, practice letter formation and express their ideas and opinions.
The children visit the library regularly in order to share and enjoy a wide range of rhymes, poetry, stories and non-fiction books during their library time with Mrs Martin, and also learn some early library skills.
French
The children have a weekly French lesson taught by a specialist teacher. They learn to count and converse through songs and games.
Mathematical Development
This area of learning includes counting, addition and subtraction, pattern, sorting, shape and measurement. Mathematical understanding is developed through stories, songs, games and imaginative play.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Children begin to develop questioning skills and broaden their knowledge and an understanding of the world around them. Concepts of a historical, geographical and scientific nature are investigated through cross curricular links. The children investigate using their senses, identify living things during their environmental walks, and find out about past and present events in their lives and people they know.
Children in Reception have opportunities to use the classroom computer, Interactive White Board, laptops and Bee Bots to gain confidence and familiarity with technology.
Physical Development
In the Reception Year children have weekly lessons in outdoor games, tennis, gymnastics, ballet and swimming with specialist teachers.
Creative Development
This area includes art, music, role-play and imaginative play. The children have many opportunities to explore colour, texture and 2D and 3D shape throughout their artwork. Music is taught by a specialist teacher, and includes singing, using instruments and making sound patterns
