Reception
Welcome to Reception
Welcome to Reception at Crossley Hall Primary School. Reception is the final year of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides an important bridge between Nursery and Key Stage One.
In Reception, children continue to learn through play and exploration, while also beginning to engage in more structured learning experiences. We provide a stimulating, language-rich environment where children develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need for future learning.
Our Approach
Our Reception curriculum is carefully designed to build on children’s prior learning and prepare them for Year 1.
We focus on:
- developing strong communication and language skills
- building independence and resilience
- supporting children to become confident learners
- introducing more structured teaching alongside play-based learning
Children learn through a balance of:
- continuous provision (indoor and outdoor play)
- adult-led teaching (including phonics, maths and small group work)
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is based on the EYFS Statutory Framework and is designed to ensure children make strong progress towards the Early Learning Goals.
Learning is organised through termly themes:
- Autumn – Belonging and Community
- Spring – Exploration and Understanding
- Summer – Growth and Transition
These themes provide meaningful contexts for learning while allowing children to develop skills across all areas of the curriculum.
Phonics and Early Reading
We use Read Write Inc. (RWI) to teach phonics.
Children are supported to:
- learn letter sounds
- blend sounds to read words
- begin to read simple books
- develop confidence and enjoyment in reading
We place a strong emphasis on reading both in school and at home, working closely with parents to support this.
Mathematics
In Reception, children develop their understanding of number, pattern and problem solving through a combination of:
- practical activities
- games and exploration
- adult-led teaching
We use White Rose Maths to support progression and ensure children develop a deep understanding of number.
Learning Through Play
Play continues to be a key part of learning in Reception.
Children have access to a range of provision areas where they can:
- apply and practise new skills
- explore their interests
- develop creativity and imagination
- work collaboratively with others
Adults support learning by:
- modelling language
- asking questions
- extending children’s thinking
- guiding learning through interaction
Communication and Language
Developing communication and language remains a key priority.
Children are supported to:
- listen attentively
- speak in full sentences
- share ideas and experiences
- engage in discussions with adults and peers
A language-rich environment supports children to become confident communicators.
Outdoor Learning
Children continue to access the outdoor environment daily.
Outdoor learning supports:
- physical development
- exploration and investigation
- imaginative play
- collaboration and problem solving
Adults extend learning outdoors in the same way as indoors, ensuring it remains purposeful and engaging.
Staff
Our Teachers are:
Mrs Seek Mrs Azam Mr McDonagh
Our Support Staff are:
Miss Bibi Mrs Horn Miss Gott Mrs Hussain Miss Ashraf
Click the links below to access the educational websites that we use in school and at home.
Here are a few more websites and resources that you can use to keep learning at home.
