Reception
EYFS Staff
Mrs Gibson EYFS Lead Teacher
MrsO’Hare, Nursery Teacher,
Mrs Stoddard, TA
Miss Maughan, TA
Mrs Wheatman TA
Literacy
Reception will begin daily “Read Write Inc.”
This is taught daily for 30 minutes every day. Children will have follow on tasks to consolidate this learning. Letter recognition and formation are taught. Phonic knowledge will be used to read cvc words.
Nursery children follow the Letters and Sounds Phase 1 curriculum .Environmental sounds and initial speech sounds will be covered this term. For both classes, vocabulary extension is covered daily in the reading of quality texts, emphasising new words and explaining their meanings.
Oracy is focused upon, where children are encouraged to speak in full sentences and begin to offer reasons and details in their answers.
This Term in Numeracy
The children will be exploring 2d shapes within the environment and discussing the properties of shape using the appropriate vocabulary.
Reception children will be concentrating on the mastery approach to maths up to five and counting to greater numbers in context too.
Comparing numbers in sets and using language of comparison is also covered.
PE
Reception class will ordinarily have PE Thursday and Friday. Some classes involve removing socks and trainers, so reception children need to practise their self- help skills. Classes are conducted by our own staff and coaches from outside agencies.
This term, reception children will access balance Bike Club and Gymnastics with outside agencies. Teacher led PE will focus upon dynamic balancing and ball skills
Nursery children need no additional clothing. other than what is worn daily. PE is conducted by the nursery staff each Friday.
Topic Work
The topic work that is covered encourages the children to speak confidently and extend their vocabulary and experiences in the following areas.
This term our topics will be Festivals. The children will learn about a variety of cultural festivities such as Diwali, Eid, Bonfire Night, Advent, Harvest Festival and Sukkot. The children will learn about the common themes of family, celebrating with gifts, meals and decorations.
Reception class will also be covering a topic upon the local environment, looking at local landmarks and the History of the River Wear.
Outdoor Provision
Our EYFS area has an amazing outdoor space that we use as often as we can. Accessing the area requires the children to have their own labelled pair of wellington boots. These are kept in school and are only sent home if they are too small or at the end of the year.
The children also need a come to school wearing a coat that is waterproof. Coats and jackets often get muddy or dirty so please ensure that they are washable.
Don’t forget, if your child comes home dirty it usually means that they have enjoyed lots of fun.
Homework
Some family learning may be required in Nursery. Clear instructions will be given as and when required. For example, bringing in items to support discussions about what children have done in the holidays.
Reception children will soon be bringing homework home each Thursday. Please return this by the following Tuesday. Children who complete tasks and read the books that are specifically chosen to practise the letters and sounds that have been introduced that week, have a greater advantage for making accelerated progress.
Reporting to Parents
Parents are invited to engage in a Parents Meeting in September / October. You will be informed of the exact date nearer the time.
The reception meeting will be a group meeting to introduce parents to the Read Write Inc program that is used each day. If you have missed the sessions and would like to observe how we work please let Mrs Gibson know to arrange a visit.
Parents and carers are encouraged to access daily Facebook posts and attend half termly drop ins to see what the children have achieved.
Tapestry is no longer being used.
Home / school communications have gone paper free. Please make sure that your Gateway App is working. Any problems please ask for support at the school office.
Reporting back to parents takes place termly. There are two open nights and the final term a written report is provided.
Parent Helpers
We are very keen to set up group of volunteer parents to help out in our garden. This will be to support with sowing, caring for and hopefully harvesting our crops. Please let staff know if you are willing to help.