Reception

Welcome to Reception’s page!

Miss Slater (Teacher and Early years leader) works full time in Reception; this is is your child’s key worker. A key worker is your link person between home and school. Our staff will work together to help to ensure that every child’s care is tailored to meet their individual needs. We will help each child become familiar with our setting and form settled relationships with us.

Mrs Gunn (Support assistant) also works full time with the children.
Miss Xavier (Support assistant) works with both the nursery and reception children on a full time basis.

Our PE day is Monday, please ensure that the children arrive to school in their PE kit on this day.

Click on the icons below to view planning, and general information about our class and find access to links to view external websites.

Long term indoor continuous provision plan

Long term outdoor continuous provision plan

Long term plan 2023-2024

Reception's reading spine

Medium Term Plans

Term 1 topic organiser

Term 2 topic organiser

Term 3 topic organiser

Term 4 topic organiser

Term 5 topic organiser

General Class Information

Reception class information 2023

Useful Links

Little Tiger Press

Resources for Reading

Quick reads for parents

Each year this website commissions big name authors to write short books that are specifically designed to be easy to read. They are the same as mainstream books in every respect but are simply shorter and easier to tackle for adults who are less confident in their reading skills.

Booktime

A place to find everything you need to share books, stories and activities with your child.

World Book Day

World Book Day is a celebration! It's a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) it's a celebration of reading. Here you can find lots of reading resources

Dough Disco

This channel is the home of Dough Disco and Squiggle early writing program. It’s dedicated to helping children, teachers and parents bring the international fine muscle exercise dough disco into schools and homes everywhere to strengthen those small finger muscles. The videos are intended to be used repeatedly and we aim to provide content that’s engaging and educational.

Jolly Phonics

Resource bank for literacy/music

Phonics Play

Interactive phonics games

How to pronounce pure sounds

Help with how to pronounce phonic sounds

Oxford Owl

Support your child's reading and maths by visiting this page - includes free e-books.

Topmarks

Topmarks gives children the opportunity to learn online, through safe, fun and engaging games and activities

Wildlife Trusts

Looking after yourself and nature - activity ideas

Free virtual tours of educational sites for children

Understanding the world

50 things to do before you're 5!

Download the APP! This is here in Wakefield...and your children need you to sign up! This App is a fantastic tool that supports children from 0-5 to become school ready and lead healthy lives. So how can you get involved? Download from Google Play or Apple Store, just type in 50 Things to do. Watch the video on this link to find out why '50 things' is so great!