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A huge warm welcome to you all to Reception class!

This year, Reception will have Miss Liptrot as their teacher and we have Miss Kelly with us as well. We are so excited for the year we are going to have!

Your child will learn so much and contribute to the learning and social development of the whole class. They will be very busy every day, working through the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, learning through play, and through our termly topics.

The areas of learning in the EYFS are:
• Personal, Social and Emotional
• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

We will provide an environment to ensure every child makes progress in each of these areas. We will ensure each child is happy, keen to learn, and plays well with others. Our class is a positive environment where respect for all and inclusivity are top priority. We look forward to having a wonderful year, filled with learning and laughter.

The importance of reading 
• Your child will be taught phonics daily using The Essential Letters and Sounds scheme.
• In Reception, your child will read every day within lessons in school as part of our pledge to support them in their reading journey.
• Your child will receive a reading book each Friday, matched to their phonics ability, and it will be changed weekly. They will also read to an adult in school at least once a week. Please do not worry if they are on the same book for a while – repetition is key to learning new sounds and words.
• Each Friday, your child will also bring home a library book. Please note: if the library book is not returned, they will not be able to take a new one.
• We ask that parents read with their child at least three times a week for 10 minutes and record this in the reading record (which will be sent home with your child). This is the only homework we will be setting, as reading is the most important support you can give at home.

Important Notices
• Reception must arrive at school by 8:55am to start the day, and the school day will end at 3:15pm.
• Your child MUST bring in their book bag containing their reading books and reading record EVERY DAY.
• We provide fruit at break time but if you wish, your child may bring in their own healthy snack such as fruit, breadsticks, carrots, or cheese. (No sweets, chocolate, or fizzy drinks, please.)
• We have PE every Thursday and Friday. Please send your child to school in their PE kit on these days.
• Please label EVERYTHING clearly with your child’s name—jumpers, coats, hats, gloves, water bottles, and even shoes—so that belongings don’t get lost or mixed up.

Learning Journeys
Your child’s learning journey will be recorded on Tapestry. This is where we will share snapshots of their work and progress. If you do not yet have an account, please contact Carrie so this can be set up for you.

If there is information you need, a concern you may have, or good news you would like to share, please contact Miss Liptrot.

Finally, we are looking forward to a wonderful year filled with memories, friendships, and adventures with a great class!

 Key Information at a Glance

• PE Days: Thursday & Friday (wear PE kit to school)

• Reading Books: Changed every Friday (send book bag daily)

• Library Books: Changed every Friday – no new book until the old one is returned

• Homework: Reading at home at least 3 times a week (record in reading record)

• Learning Journeys: Shared on Tapestry (contact Carrie if you don’t have an account)