Reception
In Reception, the children follow the Early Years Curriculum. Learning and development covers the 7 key areas of learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which are:
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personal, social and emotional development.
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communication and language.
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physical development.
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literacy.
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mathematics.
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understanding the world.
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expressive arts and design.
Every morning, following registration, a whole-class teaching session will introduce the pupils to a key learning concept which is to be a focus for the day. The class then divides into two groups; one group continues their learning in our outside area, with one adult, whilst the other group continues their learning inside. Activities will include an adult-led focused task with direct teaching. Alongside, child-initiated activities run, often linked to the class topic theme. The groups change locations later in the morning. As the children settle in the Autumn term, the children have a daily phonics and a daily number teaching session.