Reception 2023 - 2024

Welcome to Reception: Purple and Red Class

Reception is a child's first year of schooling and we want it to be a very happy one so that we instill a love of learning from the onset. There is lots of information below which will enable you to support your child's learning both at home and in school.  Also, look out for your special invites to join us in the classroom at points throughout the year.

Reception Curriculum Overview

Please see below an overview of our exciting learning journey in Reception. A clearer copy can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

Phonics

Phonics is the way in which we teach your child to read. At Hatton Hill, we use the Read Write Inc scheme to give your child the very best start to their reading journey. The clip below explains what phonics is and why your child is learning to read using phonics: 

This clip is also really useful as it shows you how to say the phonic sounds:

Other useful parent guides can be found here: https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/  Your contributions are really valued. 

Phonics in Reception Overview

Power Maths

At Hatton Hill, we follow the Power Maths scheme from Reception. Power Maths is a whole-class mastery approach which fully covers the  Early Learning Goals. 

Below is an overview of our learning. The document can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. 

Reading for Pleasure

At Hatton Hill we place a high priority on encouraging children to read for pleasure. Reading for pleasure (this means reading with free will and for the pure joy of it) will help your child suceed in school and in life. Children who are keen readers don’t only get better at reading and writing, they develop wider vocabulary and broader knowledge about the world. Reading can also make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of every individual. 

This clip explains why it is important to read with your child:

This clip gives you 10 things to think about while you are reading which will help our child develop a love of reading:

Here is a short film made by The Open University which is designed to support you in sharing books with your child(ren). Conversationally, enjoyably, and effectively, Book Chat develops children's language, comprehension, and pleasure. Please take the time to watch this clip as it will help you help your child enter the fascinating world of reading!

Please find below information about reading for pleasure as well as the year group photo galleries and calendars. Also, more information about the curriculum and a parents' guide to the EYFS.

Alder Hey Symptom Checker

Please see below a poster and short video clip explaining Alder Hey's new support service in the form of an easy to use symptom checker. This will help parents decide how to best access the appropriate level of care for a poorly child: