Reception Class

Welcome to Class 1- Reception

Welcome to Class 1! 

Hello! We are Mrs Morrow and Miss Wood, Reception teachers in Class 1, supported by the very wonderful Miss Smith. 

In Spring term, our topic is Traditional Tales - please see the curriculum map below for information about what we will be learning over the next to months.  

Pupils in Reception follow the Early Years Framework which sets the standard for the learning, care and development of children until the end of Reception year.  This is divided into the following areas:

The Prime areas of learning:

Communication and language

• Listening, attention and understanding
• Speaking

Personal, social and emotional development

• Self-Regulation
• Building Relationships
• Managing Self

Physical development

• Moving and handling
• Health and self-care

The 4 specific areas of learning:

Literacy

• Comprehension
• Word Reading
• Writing

Mathematics

• Number
• Mathematical Patterns

Understanding the World

• Past and Present
• The Natural world
• People, Culture and Communities

Expressive Arts and Design

• Creating with materials
• Being imaginative and expressive

General Reminders 

• PE: We have PE on a Monday. Please make sure your child wears a named PE kit to school on this day. 
• Forest School: this is on a Wednesday.  Please ensure your child has wellies and suitable outdoor clothing.
• Water bottles: Please ensure that your child brings a named water bottle in each day. 
• Snacks: Please ensure that snacks are healthy and nutritious.  Fresh fruit is provided on a daily basis.

• Homework is given out on a Friday. Please can this be returned on the following Thursday.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on Seesaw.