Welcome to Reception

Starting Reception is a very exciting milestone and often marks a child’s very first step into formal schooling. It’s a time filled with new experiences, and we know it can feel both exciting and a little nerve-wracking for children and parents alike. From the very beginning, your child will start learning through play—exploring, discovering, listening to stories, and beginning to understand how school life works. They’ll gradually get used to the school environment, build confidence in concentrating, and learn to listen to and engage with their teacher.

In our Early Years classrooms, we are fortunate to offer a rich and varied learning environment. Children have access to both indoor and outdoor areas, and every day is filled with exciting opportunities for learning and play. Alongside their learning in English, Maths, Religious Education, and Phonics, children take part in a wide range of engaging, hands-on activities. These include singing songs, creating art with different materials, dressing up and imaginative role-play, strengthening their hand muscles in our fine motor area, exploring in the Mud Kitchen, and building in the Construction Area. These carefully planned experiences support all areas of development and encourage children to become curious, independent, and enthusiastic learners.

We’re here to support both you and your child every step of the way. To help ease the transition, we’ve put together some useful information below that we hope will give your child the very best start to their school journey. If you have any questions or need further support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.