Potter Class - Reception

We are extremely proud of our Early Years at New Park Primary Academy where the children embark on a journey of discovery and exploration. We create a happy and caring environment where all children feel valued and safe and where they will have the opportunities to develop positive relationships with adults and children within our setting. The Early Years Foundation Stage is a unique curriculum where children often initiate their own learning through play as well as engaging in carefully planned opportunities and Project Based Learning.

The Reception class teacher is Mrs Crowther. 

The other adult in the class is Mrs Chamberlain.

THE TRANSITION PROCESS

Children respond to transition in different ways, some with confidence and others with more apprehension. We aim to work alongside parents and carers and provide a smooth transition into our Early Years.

To support the transition to our Early Years, we will:

• Arrange times for you and your child to visit school prior to starting in September.
• Arrange a home visit with our Early Years staff to come to your home where we can meet your child in their safe place, and you can ask any questions you may have.
• Arrange a stay and play session where your child can come and visit our Early Years.

THE CURRICULUM

In our Early Years, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. This curriculum sets out the end of year expectations for Reception children, also known as Early Learning Goals.

We teach the curriculum using a sequence of carefully planned experiences that build skills, knowledge, and independence. We also provide opportunities for children to explode their own interests through Project Based Learning.

OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT   

Our indoor and outdoor learning environment (renovated in Summer 2022) allows our children to be curious and creative alongside developing key child development skills. Provocations in the environment inspire and challenge children and the hands-on experiences and curriculum opportunities deepen children’s knowledge and understanding of the world.

A DAY IN OUR EARLY YEARS

Children will be taught phonics, maths and literacy on a daily basis. This will include small group teaching by one of our Family Group Leaders. They will also be provided with the opportunities to independently develop skills throughout the indoor and outdoor environment. The length and frequency of the adult-led teaching will increase throughout your child’s time in our Early Years.

A typical day:

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• Children will enter our Early Years classroom and will complete morning challenges such as self-registration, name writing and a challenge focused on maths, reading or writing
• Phonics teaching input in small groups  
• Exploration time with access to our indoor and outdoor environment
• Maths teaching input in small groups
• Lunch time
• Project Based Learning/ Curriculum Learning input in large and/or small groups
• Exploration time with access to our indoor and outdoor environment
• Story time
• Home time

Afternoons throughout the week will also include visits from our Year 5/6 buddies and participating in PE lessons.

RECEPTION STARTERS

For September entry to Reception Class, detailed guidance can be found on the North Yorkshire County Council website www.northyorks.gov.uk/article/23544. Parents will be notified by the local authority towards the end of April to confirm the allocation of a place for September.