The first big step on their academic journey
In our welcoming and vibrant Reception class, pupils advance their way through the EYFS expectations. Our own expectations are high, daily individual reading aloud, and children often attain levels of achievement beyond what is normally expected at this age.
Our pupils enjoy the challenges and are encouraged to try their best, building confidence and an early love of learning. Art and craft are focussed around the topics being studied throughout the year, developing the children’s imaginations and creative flair.
Currriculum
Pupils are encouraged to try their best
In Reception, the emphasis is on play-based learning and exploration, with a focus on developing children's social, emotional, and communication skills. The curriculum is designed to be flexible, with activities and learning opportunities tailored to each child's individual needs and interests.
Throughout the year, teachers will assess children's progress and development against the Early Learning Goals (ELGs), which are the expectations for the end of Reception. Our Reception children in 2024 achieved 93% Good Level of Development (GLD). Nationally 67% of children achieved a good level of development.
French
Reception children receive French lessons once a week with a specialist teacher. The language is introduced through learning to speak French words and phrases via games and songs.
Sports
Sport is taught once a week in the safety of our main playground by specially trained coaches from Ealing Trailfinders. Skills and team games are taught, providing exercise, fun and the opportunity to meet and exceed the goals for Physical Activity in the EYFS expectations.
The sporting highlight of the year is the School Sports Day held in June which everyone takes part in to represent their House.
Music
Pupils in Reception enjoy a Music lesson taught by our specialist teacher every week. The youngest children learn to engage with music through song, movement and sensory activities.
As their skills develop, they learn about the musical elements, responding to music through movement, playing percussion instruments and singing. There is also a visiting peripatetic teacher to individually teach piano.
Forest School
Our pupils in Reception have a wonderful opportunity to experience Forest School in our local Lammas Park.
A specially trained teacher takes them for weekly sessions where they are able to explore their environment and learn more about it in focused activities.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR, CLUBS & TRIPS
Outside the classroom
Reception pupils enjoy a school trip each term, our trips are carefully planned to support and expand classroom topics and often involve participating in tailored workshops.
There are two extra-curricular clubs a week run by the EYFS staff which pupils can be signed up to. Ballet Lessons with our Ballet Teacher who visits the school each Wednesday are available at an extra cost. Clubs change each term and are run after school until 4.15pm.
After school care is available each day until 6pm.
