Year Group Leader: Mrs Guha
Half-termly Newsletters
Support in Reception
We are very lucky to have 8 Teaching Assistants in Reception:
Mrs Kaur
Miss Begum
Miss Cumner
Miss Healey
Miss Lewin
Mrs Rahman
Ms Munir
Ms Sharma
Mrs Jubani
Although these adults have a base class, they also work with children from across the year group.
Mrs Percival covers PPA in Reception.
We have a dedicated inclusion team to support with this year group.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at King’s Oak Primary School gives children the opportunity to experience the very best possible start to their education. We ensure that our children establish solid foundations on which they can build for their future learning journey. This ensures that they continue to flourish throughout their school years and beyond. The EYFS prepares children for learning in Key Stage 1 and the KS1 National Curriculum.
Reception builds on what the children have already experienced either in our nursery or other settings. Literacy skills are taught daily, with specific emphasis on phonics. The children learn to read and write using a phonic approach. The Read Write Inc program we use for phonics teaches the children to hear, say, write and read the sounds in words. Numeracy is also taught daily in a fun and practical way.
Each day our children will have learning opportunities, through purposeful play, in each of the 7 EYFS areas of learning.
Each week will be carefully planned to ensure children receive personalised learning experiences, taking into account skill development and interests. Some activities will be adult-led, whilst others will be independent activities chosen by the child.
Mouse Club
We are very pleased to have been working alongside The Harpur Trust to develop transitions into the Reception year. This can be a daunting experience for both pupils and their parents and through our effective partnership, this has been made easier. Each child is given a 'mouse' as part of transition which they look after and help them with their day-to-day independence. Children are encouraged to share their mouse adventures with their teachers in school.
For more information have a look here.
