EYFS / Reception Year
Welcome to Reception
Welcome to Reception! We are delighted to begin this exciting learning journey with your child and look forward to getting to know every member of Robin and Owl class.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which supports children’s development through the prime areas and specific areas of learning. Through play, exploration, stories, conversations and carefully planned activities, children will build confidence, develop friendships and learn new skills each day.
Your child will be taught by Mrs Dainty and Mrs Cooper. Mrs Chambers, Mrs Faram and Miss Moore help us to learn too, and together we provide a caring, stimulating environment where children can feel happy, safe and ready to learn.
Starting Reception is a special step for children and families. We value your support and partnership as we encourage independence, curiosity and a love of learning.
If you need anything, please email earlyyearsreception@meadowsideprimary.org
Getting Ready for Reception
Starting Reception is an exciting milestone for children and their families. The Starting Reception: Your Child’s Journey to School Starts at Home guide offers helpful advice and practical tips to help you prepare your child for starting school.
Please see the guide below and also visit the Learners from Birth website for further information.
Starting Reception - Your Child's Journey to School Starts at Home
Curriculum Intent, Implementation and Impact
Intent- every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured
- children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships
- children learn and develop well in enabling environments with teaching and support from adults, who respond to their individual interests and needs and help them to build their learning over time.
Implementation
Each area of learning and development is implemented through planned, purposeful play, and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Practitioners respond to each child’s emerging needs and interests, guiding their development through warm, positive interaction.
Impact
At the end of the EYFS, staff complete the EYFS profile for each child. Pupils are assessed against the 17 early learning goals, indicating whether they are:
- Meeting expected levels of development
- Not yet reaching expected levels of development
The profile reflects ongoing observations and discussions with parents and/or carers. The results of the profile are then shared with parents and/or carers.
Long Term Plan
Knowledge Organisers
Reception Knowledge Organisers - Autumn Term 2026
