Children in Reception continue to follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. The day gradually becomes more structured, although much of the learning is still practical, taking the form of activities and games. Children have daily phonics sessions, are taught to blend and form letters correctly, early mathematical skills are developed, and the children enjoy investigating the world around them. They work creatively with different media and materials in art lessons and are given time to explore their own interests. We continue to emphasise the development of social skills, independence and manners.
You will receive further information about the curriculum at the Parent Information meeting in September.
Forest School
Forest School activities complement and extend the academic curriculum, helping to further develop independence, confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning in an outdoor setting. Forest School sessions, with our specialist teachers, take place weekly all year, regardless of the weather.
Music
Reception children receive two music lessons each week, taught by a specialist music teacher. They will perform a Christmas play in the Autumn Term and a concert in the Summer Term.
Dance
All children also have a weekly dance session as part of their timetable.
Swimming
Children throughout Pre-Prep benefit from weekly swimming lessons with specialist teachers in our state-of-the-art pool. Children should come to school dressed in their PE kit on their swimming day, Monday.
PE
The children have a Music and Movement session, and a games session each week, taught by the specialist PE staff. The focus is on movement development, coordination, and fundamental skills. The children should come to school dressed in their PE kit on their PE day, Friday.
French
The Reception children have a weekly French lesson with a specialist language teacher. They continue to focus on learning everyday vocabulary through singing, stories, games and role-play.
