The Reception team comprises of two teachers, Mrs. Boast and Mrs. Rowe, along with Miss. Collins who is our class teaching assistant. We are very lucky to also have Mrs. Speed as part of our team, who is our pastoral support.
Mrs. Boast teaches the class on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mrs. Rowe teaches on Thursdays and Fridays. Our team are committed to supporting the individual needs of the children in our care, and liaise with each other frequently to provide a consistent approach to learning in the Foundation Stage.
We are all fully trained in paediatric First Aid.
Reception Curriculum Newsletter Autumn 2024
We value the support of all parents and carers. If you feel that you can help in any way with the work we are covering, then please let us know or if you would like any further information regarding this term’s learning, please do not hesitate to contact the academy.
At Manor Farm Academy our children learn to read using the ‘Read, Write Inc.’ scheme. We put the teaching of reading at the heart of our school and ensure teachers have the knowledge and determination to teach every child, regardless of age, background or need to read.
The children are taught phonics daily and assessed regularly so that the books that they are reading are closely matched to their individual ability. They read and re-read these books to increase their fluency and comprehension. These books are labelled, “I Can Read This Myself”.
Alongside this, the team choose the best books to read aloud so children enjoy this experience and develop a determination to read them for themselves. These books are called, “We Can Read This Together”. Books are carefully selected to place literature as the central pillar in establishing all children’s identity. They reflect the range of culture, setting and characters that lead to a culturally diverse and tolerant community.
| Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| Autumn Equinox experience day
Christmas Production/ Nativity Local Walks Play Arena Trip
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Spring Walk
Balance Bikes Chinese New Year Easter |
Tattershall Farm Visit
Mini-Beast Hunt Summer Walk
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The Home Board is used daily to communicate learning which has happened that day to parents and carers. During the last session of each day, the teacher will re-visit the day’s learning with the class using the visual timetable as a prompt. The children will then explain what they have learned, and the teacher will act as their scribe to write this on a free-standing white board. This is then placed next to the gate, within eyesight of parents and carers. The Home Board has been proved successful in embedding learning, as it encourages children to talk about what they have learned with their families and helps their adults to start valuable discussion
Reception Homework is given out each Monday and consists of a range of learning experiences designed to link directly to the learning which is happening within class. This will usually include a maths focused activity, a reading type activity and something to support understanding of the World that we live in.
Should children wish to bring things into school which evidence their learning at home this will be shared with the class each Friday and used to promote self-esteem across the group.
Parents and carers also have the option to send in photos or film clips of learning at home via the Tapestry online journal.
We have some fantastic books in our recommending reading list this year.
