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Welcome to Reception

Reception pupils follow the early years curriculum, which consists of seven areas of learning. Children are exposed to a combination of direct teaching, whole class and in small groups as well as continuous provision. They will have the opportunity to explore and learn in our indoor and outdoor spaces every day.
Children are exposed to a wide curriculum including music, computing and PE taught by specialist teachers. As a team, we strive to support each child to build their love of learning and prepare them for their school experiences.

Starting Reception in September?

Your child’s journey to school starts at home, and this guide gives you plenty of useful tips and information on how to help your child be ready for this new stage in their life.

 

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Coming Up in Reception

Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to over the coming weeks.

Christmas Holidays
Mon 22nd - Fri 2nd Jan
Inset Day – School Closed to Pupils
Mon 5th Jan
Start of Term
Tue 6th Jan
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Made for learning

Reception classrooms are interactive, engaging with activities set up to further develop your child’s language development. Our well-equipped, large outdoor area will support your child’s fine and gross motor skills as well as enabling them to engage in imaginative play.

Curriculum

Pupils in Reception are taught in accordance with the Department for Education’s early years foundation stage guidance. Topics are chosen to reflect pupil interests and needs.

Further information relating to curriculum is available on request – please contact the academy.

Spring Term 2026
Summer Term 2026
Spring Term 2026

The INSET Day for this term is:

  • Monday 5th January

Pupils should not attend school on this day.

The first day back after the Christmas holidays for pupils is Tuesday 6th January 2026.

The first day back after the February half term for pupils is Monday 23rd February 2026.

First Half Term Dates
Start Tuesday, 6th January
End Friday, 13th February
Half Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 16th February
End Friday, 20th February
Second Half Term Dates
Start Monday, 23rd February
End Friday, 27th March
Summer Term 2026

INSET Days for this term are:

  • Monday 13th April
  • Monday 20th July

Students should not attend school on these days.

 

 

First Half Term Dates
Start Tuesday, 14th April
End Friday, 22nd May
Half Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 25th May
End Friday, 29th May
Second Half Term Dates
Start Monday, 1st June
End Friday, 17th July

See you soon!

We are now closed for the holidays! We hope you enjoy your break and we look forward to seeing you back at school on  Tuesday 6th January.