Welcome to Reception 

We are so excited to welcome you to Egerton Primary School.

Our Curriculum

During their reception year children continue to follow the Early Years

Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS), the same curriculum as followed throughout       pre-school and nursery (from  birth – 5 years). 

The three prime areas of this curriculum are;

• communication and language
• physical development
• personal, social and emotional development

These areas are strengthened and applied through four specific areas;

• literacy
• mathematics
• understanding the world
• expressive arts and design

As your child enters school we will be completely focussed on the well- being and     involvement of your child as they settle in and become part of their new environment.  During the first few weeks we will enjoy getting to know them and helping them to feel safe, secure and inspired.  In reception we place a huge emphasis on effective learning.

Our children benefit from a curriculum based upon structured play, both indoors and outdoors.  Play forms a fundamental part in quality learning for young children; they structure their understanding through learning with enjoyment and challenge.  Through play young learners develop an understanding of the world around them; they          internalise, practise and structure ideas, concepts, skills and understanding. 

Children learn how to control impulses, interact sensitively, develop an awareness of the feelings of others and the effects of their decisions and actions.  It is important that children are able to calculate and take risks and to make mistakes, they should develop the ability to think creatively and imaginatively.  In reception we aim to develop young, empowered learners who are learning how to learn.  We support and develop           children’s learning through planned play activities and through extending and            supporting children’s spontaneous play.

This half term we will be teaching children through mini themes based around high quality texts. Our topics will include:

Starting school

Families

Growing up

Superheroes

Magic 

Please see our curriculum map below to find out about what we will be learning in more detail. To see our long term plan for the year please refer to the 'Our Curriculum' page 

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us. We are available most days after school or you can email the school office and one of us will get back to you. 

Miss Renton and Mrs Patton