RECEPTION

We encourage the joy of learning, that children naturally have, through fun play. Examples of these stimulating experiences in Reception include dance workshops, afternoon tea with our whole school headmaster, real life experience caring for our duck eggs and a firefighter visit to name a few.

Our Reception classes have inspiring learning spaces, with an outdoor area allowing sensory education through the use of ride-on cars and bikes, as well as sand and water play.

Throughout the Reception year, pupils further study the early years foundation stage curriculum and advance onto lessons with specialist teachers for French and computing.

“THE TEACHING STAFF HELP YOUR CHILD ACHIEVE THEIR VERY BEST AND REALLY CARE ABOUT HELPING THEM GROW, THE CHILDREN MAKE WONDERFUL FRIENDSHIPS AND THE GROUNDS ARE SECOND TO NONE! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!”

- PRE-PREP PARENT

Year 1

Year 1 have their own dedicated building for their learning. Both classes benefit from cosy reading corners, forest school adventures and technology learning via laptop provision. In Year 1 children have termly workshops or trips linked to their learning in school, for example exciting vistits to the London Wetlands Centre and Milestones Museum. As the children progress throughout the year, they develop a more traditional key stage 1 style of learning with a greater emphasis on independent class work so that they can unlock their limitless potential.

Year 2

In Year 2, children learn to take responsibility for their learning within their own specialist building. As they grow, we encourage independence and reward individual achievements. We believe personal success deserves to be celebrated and shared in order to build our pupils’ self-confidence.

The classes continue learning key stage 1 of the national curriculum, with observation and assessment being key to informing future targets for each child. This, combined with frequent communication with parents, enables school and home to work together for the all-round development of each child.