Reception 2021 - 2022

Mrs Foulkes

Miss Shea

Hello! I am the teaching assistant in Reception. I have over 5 years experience working within Early Years. I feel very lucky to be part of such a wonderful school. Working within the Early Years team is amazing, as we are able to support your child from their very first day. Outside of school I love spending time walking my dog, Dotty! I also love being creative and reading.

Miss Toft

I have joined the Reception class as a welfare assistant. I am looking forward to getting to know the children.

Welcome to Reception!

Early Years Foundation Stage

At Brereton CE Primary School we believe that every child should have the opportunity to develop as a happy, confident learner. We provide stimulating play opportunities which reflect the children’s interests and stage of learning and development. We believe in the value of an environment that enables children to be independent and it is well resourced with inviting opportunities that support children to follow their ideas and interests.

The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum has seven areas of learning which are divided into Prime and Specific areas. All of our learning is based around and linked to these areas of development.

Prime Areas of Learning:

Physical Development
Communication and Language
Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Specific Areas of Learning

Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Art and Design

During the school day the children learn through a mixture of short teacher directed sessions, adult initiated activities and child-initiated learning through play sessions. Teachers and teaching assistants work with the children and make observations on them which are recorded on their individual tapestry account.

In Reception the children follow a topic-based approach. They have a main topic that all work is based around as well as a focus text.

During the first part of the summer term the children will be focussing on the book 'Star in the Jar'.

A little extra information…

Snack

Every morning, the children will have a healthy snack. Toast is available to the children at a cost of 25p each which will be added to your school spider account. If your child would rather have a piece of fruit they are welcome to help themselves to it in school or they can bring in a healthy option from home. Your child will also be provided with a free afternoon snack.

Reading Books and Sound Cards

At the start of the year, your child will bring home a library book to share with you. Later in the term your child will bring home a reading book to read with you. Your child will read at least once a week at school with an adult and a note will be put into their reading diary to inform you of their reading days. We strongly recommend that you read with your child for ten minutes a day. Your child will also bring home weekly phonics sounds to practise.

For anyone who may be struggling to understand the way we teach phonics, here is a video that might help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYx1CyDMZSc