Reception children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, with three prime areas of learning and four specific areas of learning:
Three Prime areas:
Four Sepcific areas:
The learning and development requirements are informed by the best available evidence on how children learn and reflect the broad range of skills, knowledge and attitudes children need as foundations for good future progress.
Our curriculum takes account of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage – please click on the links for more information.
There are a number of activities which will help your child before they begin school:
| Objectives/topics to be covered throughout the year: | |
| Theme | Under the sea/ Magical meDinosaurs/Toys
Growth and change/ Castles (Themes may vary depending on the children’s interests) |
| Literacy | Recognising own nameReading and writing letters, simple words and eventually simple sentences
Understanding stories and different characters within them Retelling stories Recognising rhyme in texts Developing an understanding/enjoyment of fiction and non-fiction texts |
| Mathematics | Counting and ordering2D/3D shapes
Addition and subtraction Patterns Length Money Time Doubling and halving |
| Understanding the world | FamiliesAnimals
Life cycles Cultures and traditions Household objects Growing ICT Weather Seasons |
| Expressive Arts and Design | DrawingMaking, cutting, sticking
Role play/dressing up Painting Dancing Singing Using musical instruments |
| Communication and language | Listening carefullySpeaking clearly
Listening/responding to others Concentrating/ maintaining attention |
| Physical development | Developing fine motor skills e.g. Holding and using a pencil/scissorsDeveloping gross motor skills e.g. Using bikes and scooters
Running, walking, jumping, climbing, hopping, skipping, throwing, catching, rolling, dancing, crawling |
| Personal, social and emotional development | Making friendsLearning to take turns
Sharing Following rules Being polite and kind |