Welcome to Rose Class and Tulip Class (Reception)

A place where children are nurtured and loved and in making a difference together with caring and nurturing we make our school a happy, safe place to learn. Encourage high expectations in all aspects of learning; Ensure equality and opportunity.

Drop off and Collection Times:
8.45-3.15
Lunch: 11.45

What makes Reception special?
Our classroom is set up to incorporate areas of provision which the children can explore to learn through play. We have a separate quiet area as part of our classroom environment where we have a cosy reading space. We have two large outdoor areas which feature a mud kitchen, sand and water play, space for ball and skills games, large grassed area, bikes and scooters to ride, den building equipment and large construction resources.

Routine/Timetable

8.45am – Register and wake up work
9.00am – Phonics / Maths
9.20am – Provision time and small group focus activities
10.20am – Snack time
10.30am – Maths / Phonics followed by provision time
11.45am – Lunch
1.00pm – Register and whole class focus activity followed by provision time
2.45pm – Storytime
3.15pm – Home time

PE
Reception have PE on a Friday and they need to come to school in their kit on that day.

Forest School
Rose class have Forest School on a Tuesday afternoon and Tulip class on a Wednesday afternoon.

What your child needs to bring to class
Named wellies
A book bag to go between school and home (no rucksacks please)
A drawstring bag with a full change of clothes (if needed)
Water bottle
Waterproof coat
Sunhat and sun cream in the summer months
Please ensure that all items are clearly named

Keeping you informed

• We use Class DoJo to show you what children have been learning at school and is an easy way to communicate with parents. This is a platform where we can share photographs and send and receive messages.
• We will hold two face to face parent meetings every year (one in the Autumn Term and another in the Spring/Summer Term)
• We send out annual school reports in July.
• Key information specific to your child will be sent via ParentPay messages (via Email) or through their class teacher via email.
• Weekly school newsletters and half termly class newsletters will be sent out electronically via ParentApps and are also available to view on the school website.
• Noticeboards are updated with whole school information as Noticeboards are updated with whole school information as often as possible.
• Please contact the office for all general enquiries.
• Staff will be available at drop off and pick up times should any quick messages need to be passed on.
• If you have a more specific query relating to your child, please write a note in your child’s homework diary or email the class teacher.

Curriculum
Our curriculum is based on the Educational Programmes as outlined in the new Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework. We incorporate topics such as This is Me, In the Dark, Beneath our Feet, Into the Wild, Ready Steady Grow and Up, Up and Away. etc. But we also follow children’s interest so our curriculum and teaching are flexible. Phonics is taught using the Little Wandle Revised Letters and
Sounds phonics programme. Please see our website for further details about the curriculum that we follow and to see our Long Term Plans.

How we monitor children’s progress
We monitor children through observations based on focused activities, child-initiated activities and play and conversations we have with children. Each term we assess children to see if they are on track/not on track to meet the end of year expectations.

How you can help your child at home
Spend time talking to your children, read to them daily and listen to them read, play boards games, bake, go on walks and adventures and have lots of fun!

We hope that you and your child will enjoy a happy and fulfilling time with us. We aim to provide a challenging and stimulating environment, in which children can become motivated, independent learners, who value the contribution of themselves and others. We look forward to working with you to ensure that your child’s education has the best possible foundations.