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Welcome to Reception

Our EYFS offers a welcoming environment in which children are encouraged to reach their full potential within both their learning and social development. The EYFS covers seven areas of learning, which are promoted and developed through a mixture of continuous provision, in which the children are able to freely choose their learning, as well as more formal learning sessions, such as mathematics and phonics. Our focus is to develop pupil’s love of learning and to prepare them effectively for their school experiences, as well as to support them in their wider development.

 

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Starting Reception in September?

Your child’s journey to school starts at home, and this guide gives you plenty of useful tips and information on how to help your child be ready for this new stage in their life.

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This Month in Reception

Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to over the coming weeks.

Curriculum

Pupils in Reception are taught in accordance with the Department for Education’s early years foundation stage guidance. Topics are chosen to reflect pupil interests and needs.

Further information relating to curriculum is available on request – please contact the academy.

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Early years provision is outstanding

"Children from all cultures and backgrounds rapidly settle and make strong progress."

Autumn Term 2025
Spring Term 2026
Summer Term 2026
Autumn Term 2025

INSET Days for this term are:

  • Monday 1st September
  • Tuesday 2nd September

The first day back for pupils after the summer break is Wednesday 3rd September 2025.

The first day back after half term for pupils is Monday 3rd November 2025.

(Full term dates for staff: 1st September – 19th December.)

Term Dates
Start Wednesday, 3rd September
End Friday, 19th December
Half Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 27th October
End Friday, 31st October
End of Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 22nd December
End Friday, 2nd January
Spring Term 2026

INSET Days for this term are:

  • Monday 5th January

Pupils should not attend school on this day.

The first day back after the Christmas holidays for pupils is Tuesday 6th January 2026.

The first day back after the February half term for pupils is Monday 23rd February 2026.

(Full term dates for staff: 5th January – 27th March.)

Term Dates
Start Tuesday, 6th January
End Friday, 27th March
Half Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 16th February
End Friday, 20th February
End of Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 30th March
End Friday, 10th April
Summer Term 2026

INSET Days for this term are:

  • Monday 13th April
  • Monday 20th July

Pupils should not attend school on these days.

The first day back for pupils after the Easter holidays is Tuesday 14th April 2026.

The first day back after May half term for pupils is Monday 1st June 2026.

(Full term dates for staff: 13th April – 20th July.)

Term Dates
Start Tuesday, 14th April
End Friday, 17th July
Half Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 25th May
End Friday, 29th May
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See you soon!

We are now closed for the summer holidays! We hope you enjoy your break and we look forward to seeing you back at school on  Wednesday 3rd September.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.