This pack contains a range of information. Please ensure all documents are completed and returned to school.

We hold a welcome evening for our new Reception class in June, where you will be able to meet your child’s teacher, hear about our school and what they will be learning in Reception and ask any questions you may have at this point.

Our Reception class teacher will call your child’s nursery/pre-school setting to discuss how your child is at nursery and ask some questions about them, such as: favourite toys, friendships, likes/dislikes etc.

Our Reception class teacher will conduct a pre-arranged home visit over a two week period in July. We do these to see your child where they are most confident, as an opportunity to exchange information between parents/carers and teachers and as an opportunity for your child to show off their favourite toys and books.

Your child will be invited to two stay and play transition sessions in July. These usually take place in the last two weeks of our academic year and are a great opportunity for your child to familiarise themselves with their new classroom before they start in September. The first session will be an afternoon with half the class, and the second session will be a morning with the full class. It is a great opportunity for them to start making friends with their new classmates.

The children in September build  up their time in school in the first week. From the second week of term all children are in school full-time. More information on your child’s staggered start group and times will be sent to you in your information pack once you receive a place at our school. 

We start our reading journey in Reception through our ELS scheme. Below you can see the order in which we learn phonics in Autumn term:

It is expected that parents will support their child’s learning through nightly reading, times tables and practising spelling words. Creative tasks may be set at points during the year that children can complete to support class topics or other whole school themes e.g. arts week or science week.

Expectations for homework

• Reading: Children will receive a reading book and a sharing book each week. Please encourage your child to read their reading book every day and log this in their reading diaries. Shared reading books should be read by an adult to their child.
• Phonics and Handwriting: Reception will also receive phonics books when new phonemes have been taught. The purpose of these books is to develop children’s understanding of GPC’s and also their handwriting skills. Please share these daily where possible.
• Whole School Challenges: Throughout the year there are a range of special challenges e.g. make a bird feeders related to whole school initiatives. These tasks are optional and are in addition to homework set by class teachers.

Please find Autumn Term's Curriculum Maps and Parent Newsletter

Autumn Newsletter