Our Reception curriculum is carefully designed to support curiosity, confidence and a love of learning, building on the strong foundations laid in Nursery. Learning is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage and supports children’s academic, social and emotional development as they grow in independence.

The curriculum focuses on the three prime areas of learning — communication and language, physical development, and personal, social and emotional development — which are strengthened through literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design.

Children enjoy daily phonics lessons using the Monster Phonics scheme, building on their early phonics knowledge in a lively and engaging way. Teaching is delivered through a balance of whole-class learning, small group work and independent exploration, supported by qualified teaching assistants who know each child well.  Teachers closely observe and track progress, introducing handwriting and letter formation through creative, hands-on approaches.

Children also benefit from specialist teaching in Music and Movement, Art, ICT, French and PE, taught in subject-specific spaces. Weekly visits to local school fields and regular trips further enrich learning, helping children connect classroom experiences with the wider world. Two free enrichment sessions each week offer opportunities for extended activities and deeper engagement.