Busy Bees
Teacher: Miss Massey
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Swift / Mrs Court
Lunchtime Supervisor: Mrs Birk
If you wish to speak to Miss Massey please use our 'Drop In' sessions, which are on
Thursdays at 3:30pm-4:30pm
Creative Caterpillars
Teacher: Mrs Ellis
Teaching Assistants: Miss Lunn
Lunchtime Supervisor: Mrs Oosthuizen
If you wish to speak to Mrs Ellis please use our 'Drop In' sessions, which are on
Thursdays at 3:30pm-4:30pm
Please see our Welcome to Reception presentation below.
NEW 2024-2025 Welcome to Reception.pptx
Phonics in the Early Years Little Wandle
Communication Overview
Upcoming events
Please keep an eye out for our exciting events!
Important Information about the EYFS Curriculum
From our long term progression document above we break the year down into smaller steps and link them directly to themes and core texts. Our curriculum was designed by Early Years staff, curriculum leaders and the Year 1 team to ensure a fluid transition between the Early Years and Year 1.
Staff refine and reflect upon Medium term plans frequently and will make changes to the documents as required. Please see our Curriculum webpage for Receptions' coverage documentation.
Curriculum Workshop
If you have any questions about our curriculum workshop please use your child's class teachers drop in session to find out more.
Phonics
At Knypersley First School we follow Little Wandle letters and Sounds phonics. The following website has some resources to help you support your child with phonics at home https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/
We also recommend any of the BBC Alphablocks resources https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/alphablocks
Maths
At Knypersley First School we follow ‘White rose Maths’ and also use ‘Mastery Number’ to aid questioning and deeper level thinking
https://whiteroseeducation.com/resources?year=reception&subject=maths
https://www.ncetm.org.uk/in-the-classroom/
We also recommend any of the BBC Numberblocks resources https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08bzfnh/numberblocks
Your child will also have a Ten Town log in to use at home, which is a website that has resources designed for The Early Years https://tentown.co.uk/
School Uniform and Swimming Kits
Healthy Lifestyles.
Please find some useful 'healthy lunchbox' links below!
British Nutrition Foundation
https://www.nutrition.org.uk/putting-it-into-practice/make-healthier-choices/healthy-packed-lunches/
Recipes and Tips
https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes/
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/school-packed-lunch-inspiration
Oral health
https://www.pacey.org.uk/working-in-childcare/spotlight-on/oral-health/
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/