Reception

“The work of education is divided between the teacher and the environment.” Maria Montessori

Learning through play is a very important part of a child’s development. We plan our environment to ensure that children have the opportunity to experience a wide range of learning opportunities across the curriculum. We ensure that we provide stimulating resources which allow children to initiate their own learning, whilst adults play and teach alongside them. All children are encouraged to use our outdoor and indoor learning environment. The environment & resources are reviewed on an on-going basis and enhanced in response to children's needs, interests & fascinations.

We are very proud of our indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Indoor

Outdoor

Our entire Reception curriculum has been carefully planned so that whilst our children can play and follow their own interests, they also have an abundance of opportunities to learn vital knowledge & skills appropriate to their age & stage of development, but also that lay the foundations for all future learning in the National Curriculum & beyond.

The intended impact of our curriculum is that all children can be supported to make outstanding progress from their starting points, in order to achieve the Early Learning Goals and a Good Level of Development, whilst also preparing them for the future curriculum requirements in Key Stage One & beyond.

Updated September 2025

Bryony Booth