Reception Year
Welcome to Reception Year!
Reception has three classes:
Beetles Class taught by Mrs Lucy Brushett & Mrs Karley Woods
Fireflies Class taught by Mrs Erin Reynolds - Year Leader
Honeybees Class taught by Mrs Kerry Leaney
The three classes are also supported by:
- Miss Lorna Smith (EYFS Higher Level Teaching Assistant )
- Mrs Katie Lawrence (EYFS Teaching Assistant)
- Miss Carly Tyrell (EYFS Teaching Assistant)
- Mrs Vicky Wright (EYFS Teaching Assistant )
- Mrs Steph Bosdet (Specialist Music Teacher)
- Mr Jack Elkington & Mr Adam Cooper (Specialist Sports Coaches)
About Reception Year:
Reception builds on what the children have already experienced; at home, in our Priory Rise Nursery or in other pre-school settings. During this year in school, children will continue to have rich opportunities to explore and learn through play, as well as direct teaching. The children will experience direct teaching of phonics, numbers and patterns, topic, P.E., music and art. We follow the validated scheme ‘Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised’ for phonics.
Your child will experience a warm and welcoming learning environment which provides well-resourced inside and outside areas developing their curiosity, problem-solving and investigation skills.
Click the link below to find out more about our EYFS aspiration and design at Priory Rise.
EYFS Curriculum Aspiration & Design
Induction
We offer a range of induction activities for families with children starting school, as we understand what a big transition this can be, so it is important to get it right ensuring children are happy and confident to start school. In the summer term prior to children starting, parents are welcomed to an information evening, where staff will invite parents into the setting. Children can explore the setting with their parents at Stay and Play sessions, and then we have a short induction process in September which includes a home visit. Please click the link below to see our Induction Booklet, this will provide you with lots of information and details you may need to know prior to your child starting.
Curriculum
Throughout the school year we will focus on a range of topics which reflect the children’s interest, the cultural calendar, current affairs and the world around us using high quality books, poems, rhymes and video. The topics can be flexible themes, depending on the choices of the children. Click the link below to see our intended curriculum. Separate overviews are available for Number & Patterns, P.S.H.E, Music and Art.Reception Numbers & Patterns Overview
Newsletters:
Please find our latest newsletter below:
Routines of Reception Year
PE Days
PE and Games in Reception take place on the following days:
| Beetles | Thursday | Friday |
| Fireflies | Thursday | Friday |
| Honeybees | Thursday | Friday |
Please ensure your child comes to school in their full Priory Rise PE kit on these days and ensure all clothing is clearly named.
Library Days:
Please send your child’s library book back to school so they can choose another from the range of wonderful stories available in our school Library.
We visit the library on the following days:
| Beetles | Monday |
| Fireflies | Monday |
| Honeybees | Tuesday |
Homework:
The best way to support your child is to talk to them, narrate activities that you are completing, even if this is simply the weekly shop, join in with your child’s play and spend time following their interests and fascinations. Children of Reception age should have regular support with reading, as often as possible, daily is ideal, for 5-10 minutes building to 15-20 minutes by the end of the year. Occasionally, during the year we may post a homework task on Tapestry, this might be a suggested activity to carry out, discussion or for parents to make observations about their child.
Reading in Reception
We use the Little Wandle scheme to teach phonics.
Please click on the link below to view the Phonics Evening presentation held for parents on 6th October 2025.
In addition, there is a parents section on the Little Wandle website with many handy videos and ideas to use at home.
Please click here to access the website.
Writing in Reception
Maths in Reception
Assessment
The government asks that your child take the Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) within the first 6 weeks of your child starting school. You do not need to prepare your child in anyway for this assessment and it is conducted 1:1 with their class teacher using interactive resources. The RBA software will generate a brief report which we will share with you in your child’s learning journey.
Please click here to read the Information for Parents.
Enrichment in Reception
Please click on the link below to view the enrichment opportunities on offer for the children this year.
How to help your child in Reception
In Reception, we work in partnership with you to provide the best opportunities and support for your children.
Children should have regular support with their reading at home, ideally every day for 5-10 minutes building to 15-20 minutes by the end of the school year.
Please click on the links below for more ideas on how to support your child.
Tips For Toileting:Eric's Guide to Toilet Training
Contact Us:
If you have any queries or questions, please contact the Reception teaching team at: