Welcome to Reception
A very warm welcome to the start of an exciting new year in Reception. We are so pleased to have you and your children with us and can’t wait to share this journey together. The children look wonderful in their new school uniforms—so smart and so grown up!
This half term, our focus will be on helping the children settle happily into school life. We will spend time getting to know one another, learning through play, and building new friendships. The children will be practising important skills such as sharing, taking turns, and learning to follow our class routines and rules so that everyone feels safe and happy.
We will also be encouraging the children to grow in confidence and independence, for example finding their own belongings, putting on their coats, and having a go at new activities. Through play, stories, songs and games, the children will begin to build their communication and social skills, as well as developing their curiosity and love of learning.
At home, you can help by encouraging your child to practise little independence skills such as putting on their coat and shoes, helping to tidy up their toys, or carrying their own book bag. These small steps really support their confidence in school and make them feel proud of what they can do.
Most importantly, we want every child to feel a real sense of belonging in our Reception family, where they can explore, have fun, and feel proud of everything they achieve.
Each day, children will take part in phonics sessions, learning new sounds to help them read and write. To support their progress, we ask that you spend a few minutes each evening consolidating what they’ve learnt—just five minutes a day can make a huge difference! We will be arranging a meeting soon to introduce you to how we teach phonics and ways you can support at home.
Children also enjoy daily maths and literacy sessions, and a weekly P.E. lesson on Fridays. School is providing the P.E. kit—children just need pumps.
Reading book bags
- Please read with your child each evening and sign their reading record.
- Books will be changed every Friday, so please bring in book bags on Thursday mornings. Unfortunately, books cannot be changed if they are not returned on time.
- Don’t forget to practise the sounds, green words, and red words that are sent home each week.
Coats and water bottles
As we spend time outdoors in all weathers, please make sure your child brings a coat every day, along with a named water bottle.
We are really looking forward to a fantastic half term full of learning, fun, and new adventures. Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to see how much the children grow and achieve this year!
Reception Homework Menu Autumn 1
EYFS Curriculum adapted to meet the needs of SEND children – EYFS SEND Adaptions