Reception
Welcome!
We are delighted to welcome you to Reception at Knights Primary.
Class Teacher: Ms Kangal-Nurse
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Campbell
Our Early Years Foundation Stage – Every Child Ready to Learn
At Knights Primary, we believe every child deserves the very best start to their education. We provide a lively and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn.
Through play, exploration and hands-on experiences, we encourage children to develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning. Strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do, helping children to feel secure and ready to thrive within our school community.
We place a strong focus on communication and language, supporting children to express themselves clearly and confidently. Our rich learning environments spark curiosity and imagination, while our ambitious curriculum introduces children to a wide range of topics and experiences that broaden their understanding of the world.
By building strong foundations in the early years, we aim to help our children grow into confident, capable learners who can make a positive contribution to the world around them.
Forest School
Each term, Reception children have a weekly session at our Forest School with our qualified Forest School Teacher. These sessions give children the opportunity to learn and explore in a natural outdoor environment. Through activities such as den building, nature walks and creative play, children develop confidence, independence and teamwork skills.
Forest School supports children’s physical development, encourages problem‑solving and nurtures a love for the natural world. It also provides a calm and engaging space where children can take risks, build resilience and thrive in their own unique way.
Magical Moments
Many memorable experiences help to bring learning to life at Knights Primary. These can be described as our Magical Moments and we pledge that all children experience the full range of opportunities as they journey through the school. These activities are part of our planned curriculum and enrich learning - providing challenge, cultural capital and inspiration. The Magical Moments form part of the Haberdashers' Advantage.
Class Notice Board
Reading
Every child will bring home a decodable reading book once they have started to segment and blend. Please use your child's reading record to write your observations and feedback on their reading. Books are changed weekly.
Messy Play
We provide a variety of sensory materials in our provision. These include; paints, chalks, mud, sand, water, shaving foam and glitter. All materials used are water based and can be washed out of your child's uniform.
Snack Time
We provide free fruit/ vegetable snacks daily. If your child is under five, they are eligible for free school milk. Please register here:
If your child is five or older and you would like them to have milk in school, you can pay for this directly via the link above.
P.E
Reception have P.E on Tuesdays and can come to school dressed in their P.E uniform.
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The Early Years Foundation Stage (Curriculum Areas)
During their Reception year, children work towards the Early Learning Goals (ELGs), which are the milestones they aim to reach by the end of the year.
There are seven areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, which are divided into 17 Early Learning Goals. These areas support your child’s development across all aspects of learning and growth.
We assess children’s progress in a supportive and ongoing way, through structured activities, everyday learning experiences and child initiated play.
Curriculum Newsletters
Each term a Curriculum Newsletter will give an overview of what your child will be learning about and can be viewed by clicking on the links below.
Term 1
Curriculum Newsletters - Term 1
Term 2
Curriculum Newsletter - Term 2
Term 3
Curriculum Newsletter - Term 3
Term 4
Curriculum Newsletter - Term 4
Term 5
Curriculum Newsletter - Term 5
Term 6
Curriculum Newsletter - Term 6
Parent Partnership
We believe that working closely with parents and carers is key to every child’s success. We encourage you to share in your child’s learning journey through Tapestry, where you can see updates and contribute your own observations from home. By working together, we can ensure your child has the best possible start to their learning journey.
