Welcome to Early Years
Staff
Our Reception Unit comprises of two classes: Miss Halcrow teaches Class 1 and Mrs Cooper and Miss Morgan teach Class 2.
We have fantastic support from our Teaching Assistants Mrs Hartley, Miss Leggatt, Miss Burns, Miss Finlinson, Mrs Johnston and Mrs Huddart.
Curriculum Overview
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Homework
Homework is given on a Friday and should be returned the following Thursday. Homework tasks should be completed in your purple homework book.
Each week, your child will be given a phonics. A Maths task will be added later in the academic year.
Homework must be completed so that children are not at a disadvantage.
Websites to support learning at home
Little Wandle website- useful information for parents including Nursery Rhymes we use in school.
Reading and Phonics
Reading books are sent home Monday-Thursday with the expectation that your child reads every night. Adults should sign your child's reading record. Reading books and books bags need to be brought into school EVERY day.
There are two types of reading book that your child will bring home:
Reading practice book This book has been carefully matched to your child’s current reading level. If your child is reading it with little help, please don’t worry that it’s too easy – your child needs to develop fluency and confidence in reading.
Listen to them read the book. Remember to give them lots of praise – celebrate their success! If they can’t read a word, read it to them. After they have finished, talk about the book together.
Sharing book In order to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader, it is important that they learn to read for pleasure. The sharing book is a book they have chosen for you to enjoy together.
Please remember that you shouldn’t expect your child to read this alone. Read it to or with them. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, predict what might happen next, use different voices for the characters, explore the facts in a non-fiction book. The main thing is that you have fun!
Please see our link to our Early Reading and Phonics page, which explains the importance of reading, what reading and phonics looks like in our school, and how children progress to be the best they can be.
St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School - Early Reading and Phonics (st-pats.co.uk)
The Little Wandle Website also has lots of information for parents on how to support your child with reading and phonics.
General Information
PE: Tuesday morning (Autumn Term 1)
Reception Baseline Assessment- within the first six weeks of starting Reception.
Early Years Foundations Stage Profile- End of June
Learning in Action