WELCOME TO EYFS - RECEPTION

The Early Years Foundation Stage at St James CE Primary School

In Reception at St James CE Primary School we aim to create a learning environment where each child feels individually valued, secure, motivated and confident to meet new challenges and high expectations with a sense of achievement.

Our vision: Within our community we strive to develop deep roots, strong growth and freedom to flourish as a unique and whole child of God.

EYFS Curriculum

There are 3 prime areas of learning:

• Personal social Education and Development -PSED
• Physical Development
• Communication and Language

There are 4 Specific areas of learning:

• Maths
• English - Reading and Writing
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

At the end of their Reception year all the children are assessed against the Early Learning Goals.

The children begin Reception in September through a phased intake, this in our experience works well for the children as the ‘big school’ can be a daunting place.

The reception area has recently undergone some building work and the classroom has been extended to provide a space for group work and interventions to support individual learning needs.

The children learn through adult led carpet sessions and play. They are given the opportunity to free flow between the indoor and outdoor classroom, choosing activities inside or exploring our outdoor area for more physical and messy/sensory play.

The children are outdoors whatever the weather, so a raincoat and wellies are a must!

I am always happy to meet with parents/carers to discuss any concerns and to celebrate the children’s  learning.

'We need to consider that young children learn in quite different ways [than adults]. They learn by comparing physical experiences, by interactions with other people and their own feelings. And they learn an enormous amount through their imagination.... Play is what pulls together the logical and creative parts of the brain. '

Professor Doris Fromberg, Director of Early Childhood Teacher Education at Hofstra University

Here are some of the events that our Reception Class have taken part in this academic year: