In Reception we build on the child’s previous learning and understanding through a more structured curriculum. Literacy and Numeracy, alongside other areas of learning, are linked to a theme each term. These themes include the children looking at themselves, their families and other living things. They investigate the man-made world as well as talking about past events and looking at objects from long ago. We help them to look at their environment and contrast it with others, questioning why things happen and how they work.

Reading skills are taught in class and we listen to children read their books regularly. Early in the Reception year there is an introductory talk for parents where we explain the way that we teach reading and how you can support your child with their reading at home.

Children have weekly lessons in music, gymnastics, swimming, ball skills and athletics, which are taught by specialist teachers.

Once the children have achieved the Early Learning Goals in Reception they begin to work towards the National Curriculum targets which continue throughout Year One and Year Two.