Information for Children, Parents and Carers

Welcome to Reception! 

We are delighted to welcome you to our Reception class and cannot wait to see your child thrive here at The Drive Primary School. Our ethos is that every child belongs, and we are committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where all children feel safe, valued and supported. We work hard to ensure that each child is encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and love of learning, enabling them to reach their full potential. We look forward to working closely with you throughout your child's Reception journey, 

Our Reception Team
Class Teacher – Mrs Jackson
Teacher Assistants – Mrs Hunter and Mrs Jupp (Morning)
 

Yearly Overview

In Reception, our curriculum is guided by the children's interests to ensure that learning is engaging, relevant and enjoyable. This approach helps to foster a love of learning. Alongside this, we also incorporate carefully planned topics to ensure a board and balanced curriculum. 

In Reception, all learning is guided by the statutory Early Years Framework, which sets out the Early Learning Goals that children are expected to achieve by the end of their Reception Year. 

The framework can be found here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c024cb8c6d992f23edd79c/Early_years_foundation_stage_statutory_framework_-_for_group_and_school-based_providers.pdf.pdf 

 

Weekly Timetable

Learning through play is a fundamental part of Reception. Children will take part in daily sessions known as 'Plan Do Review', which provides opportunities for them to learn independently through exploring, investigating, observing and communicating. 

Children will also take part in daily phonics sessions, daily maths activities in Number Sense, and have regular opportunities to develop a love of writing through our ‘Drawing Club’ lessons. 

Supporting your child's learning at home
In Reception, children will start our Phonics programme Sounds Write. To support your children learning at home, there is a free Sounds Write phonics app available on the Apple App Store.

To support maths development at home, there is also a free 1-Minute Maths White Rose app which supports children with their number recognition. 

Your child will also be provided with a reading book that aligns with our phonics scheme. Please read as much as you can with your child at home to help your child make accelerated progress towards becoming independent readers. 
Class Dojo
Please join our Class Dojo to communicate with the teacher and receive weekly photos and updates from our Reception class:
https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=CGWLMG2

Pupil Voice

 What Is It Like Being in Our Class?

Our children describe our class as a happy, welcoming, and supportive environment where they enjoy coming to school each day. They talk about having fun while learning new things, building strong friendships, and growing in confidence together.

Children particularly enjoy the wide range of experiences we offer, including creative activities, hands-on learning, and visits that enrich their understanding of the world.

“We learn new things every day and have fun together.”
“We make lots of friends and there is always someone to play with.”
“We look after each other because everyone is different and special.”

 How Do We Help Children Feel Safe?

Our classroom is a safe, caring space where children feel supported both emotionally and socially. Strong relationships between staff and pupils ensure that every child feels valued and secure.

Children recognise that both adults and their peers play an important role in creating this environment.

“The teachers make me feel safe because they look after us.”
“My friends are kind and help me.”

 Supporting Wellbeing

We place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, kindness, and communication. Children are encouraged to talk about their feelings and know that they are always listened to and supported.

Through team-building activities and daily interactions, pupils develop confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.

“If I feel worried, I can talk to my friends or my teacher.”
“We include everyone in our games.”
“Working together makes us happy and helps us learn.”