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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.

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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.

Autumn Term 2025
Spring Term 2026
Summer Term 2026
Autumn Term 2025

INSET Days for this term are:

  • Monday 1st September
  • Tuesday 2nd September

Students should not attend school on these days.

 

First Half Term Dates
Start Wednesday, 3rd September
End Friday, 24th October
Half Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 27th October
End Friday, 31st October
Second Half Term Dates
Start Monday, 3rd November
End Friday, 19th December
Spring Term 2026

INSET Days for this term are:

  • Monday 5th January

Students should not attend school on this day.

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