Reception
At Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery we are proud that our children have the best start to their primary education. Our Reception provision provides a strong foundation of knowledge and skills which fully prepares them for their next stage in learning in Key Stage 1 and beyond. We have developed a broad and balanced curriculum which supports children's learning across the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The seven areas include three prime areas: Communication and Language, Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Physical Development. As well as four specific areas: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design.
Our curriculum uses exciting and engaging topics that draw children into their learning and broaden their understanding of books, cultures and the world around them. Throughout our Reception year children will have opportunities to develop their skills and understanding through different real-life experiences. This includes school trips, hatching and raising chicks or ducks, trips to the local shops, cooking and storytelling events.
Our Reception day starts with a RWInc phonics lesson. All children will also take part in short and impactful, literacy, maths, handwriting and topic lessons each day. They will also have opportunities to work closely with our highly trained Reception team in small group activities and plenty of time to explore their own learning during Busy Time.
At Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery we recognise the importance of the learning environment. We ensure that our classrooms are well resourced and carefully planned for. We have extremely fortunate to have a large, engaging outside area for the sole use of our Reception children. This is used daily in all weathers and offers children the opportunity to play, explore and challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment.
We recognise that starting school is a big event in all children’s lives, and we pride ourselves on our transition process both into Reception and at the end of the year as they move on into Key Stage 1. Before children start school they will have a home visit with their new teacher as well as plenty of opportunities to come and explore their new classrooms both with their families and without. Building family links continue to be a priority through out the school year as week invite parents and carers in for a wide variety of events. These include work shops where parents and carers can join their children at different themed activities as well as our class performance of the Nativity and Class Assembly.
What our families say about us:
“My son is really enjoying the school. He can’t wait to go to school next day.”
“Having his teacher come to house was great, he felt positive doing the stay and plays and then attending school having had already met her.”
“We are really happy with the school support and really appreciate their hard work in support of our children.”
“It’s great to see the children thriving and so eager to share their school and learning with us.”
Transition into Reception:
Please view the slide show for more information regarding transition into Reception.
