Reception 2025 - 2026

Routines

Our doors open at 8.30 am and the children begin their day with a Morning Challenge such as name writing or a drawing task. As the year moves on they will be given writing and number challenges to complete when they arrive. This is a wonderful opportunity to reinforce learning and build on their skills. The doors close at 8.45 am. 

At the end of the school day, children are collected from the Reception door at 3.00pm. Staff will release children from class after contact has been made with their adult. Please be patient and do not encourage your child to leave before their name has been called by a member of staff.

What will we learn about in the Autumn Term?

Attendance

Regular attendance and good punctuality are important for maximising achievement and obtaining the greatest benefit from education. Being in school every day and on time gives your child the best opportunity to reach their full potential.

Uniform

Reception Uniform

• Black jogging bottoms
• White Polo Shirt
• Red Sweatshirt
• Black shoes (No trainers)

Summer Uniform 

• Black Shorts
• White Polo Shirt

PE Kit

• Black jogging bottoms
• White T-Shirt (with round collar)
• Black pumps

We will be spending lots of time outside all year round. With this in mind, please dress your child in weather-appropriate, easily-managed clothing so that they can develop their independence. We provide waterproofs and wellies so the children can go outside whatever the weather. All clothing should be clearly marked with your child’s name.

Please also provide spare change of clothes in a bag, to be left on your child’s peg.

Communication

Please check Spider for important information and updates throughout the year.

Activities and resources to support your child’s learning at home will be posted regularly on Tapestry. Activation codes have been sent out to all parents. If you have any questions or issues accessing your account, please speak to a member of staff.

The door can be very busy at the start and end of the day. Our priority is to ensure all children arrive and leave safely. If you need to speak to a member of staff, please wait in the Reception playground, away from the door, until all children have left at the end of the day.