St.Stephen's School

Early Years

St. Stephen’s Primary School

Reception Rationale

CURRICULUM

“Every St. Stephen’s child blossoms into a confident, respectful, modern British citizen prepared to be an aspirational contributor in the global community.”

 

Reception Curriculum Vision

  • High Expectations for all children - Enable all our pupils to achieve their full potential.
  • Nurturing relationships and welcoming environment - Balance of direct teaching, adult guided and child initiated 
  • Quality first teaching and provision  
  • Inclusive practice
  • Independent, confident and articulate children 

 

Reception Curriculum Fundamentals

  • Immersive and  layered learning - Characteristics of Effective Learning underpins practice
  • Core Book Approach
  • Basic skills  and Independence 
  • Speech and language is part of the curriculum and carpet sessions inc. Nursery rhymes, music and phonics
  • Enrichment through dress up days, parent workshops and local visits

 

Reception Annual Breadth of StudyReception Termly Knowledge OrganisersReception Planning Calendars

Early Years Progression Documents  Early Years Vocabulary Ladder