Reception curriculum

Our  curriculum is guided by the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.  This outlines the four guiding principles with which our practice in Reception class is shaped:

• every child is unique;

• children learn through positive relationships;

• children learn and develop well in enabling environments;

• recognising that children will develop and learn at different rates.

The Early Years curriculum is organised into prime and specific areas:

We place the personal, social and emotional development of our pupils at the centre of our practice, developing non-cognitive skills alongside the more academic. Children will develop the knowledge, skills and understanding set out in the statutory framework through a combination of both play-based learning and more focused teacher-led sessions, such as phonics, maths and reading. We provide opportunities for children to develop a sense of awe and wonder of the world by engaging them in experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. Rich, first-hand experiences, such as visits out into the community, facilitate and extend children’s learning.

You can read further and find out more about the rich and exciting curriculum we offer at Bill Quay Primary School here .