Mrs L. Jennison - Classroom Teacher

Miss G. Parker - Teaching Assistant

Mrs E. Cowburn - Teaching Assistant

Our Vision and Ethos

At Farington, we believe that the early years lay the foundation for a child’s future learning. Our approach is centred on:

• Play-based learning that inspires curiosity and creativity.

• Strong relationships where children feel secure, confident and ready to take risks.

• High expectations so that every child is supported and challenged to achieve their very best.

We aim to develop independent, resilient and enthusiastic learners who are ready for the next stage of their education.

The EYFS Curriculum

Our Reception class follows the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which covers seven areas of learning and development:

• Communication and Language – developing listening, attention and speaking skills.

• Physical Development – building strength, coordination and a healthy lifestyle.

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development – building confidence, resilience and relationships.

• Literacy – fostering a love of stories, reading and writing.

• Mathematics – developing early number skills, shape, space and problem-solving.

• Understanding the World – exploring the natural world, people and communities.

• Expressive Arts and Design – encouraging creativity through art, music, dance and role play.

Our children learn through a balance of adult-led activities and child-initiated play. Our continuous provision, both indoors and outdoors, allows children to follow their interests while developing key skills.

A typical day in Reception

Every day is full of exciting opportunities to learn and grow. A typical day might include:

• Morning welcome and routines.

• Short whole-class sessions such as phonics, maths, Drawing Club and story time.

• Continuous provision (indoor and outdoor) where children explore, play and practise new skills.

• Lunch and playtime.

• Afternoon creative or foundation curriculum based activities, circle time and reflection.

No two days are ever the same – and that’s what makes learning in Reception so much fun!

Outdoor Learning

We believe the outdoors is just as important as the classroom. Our Reception children have daily access to a stimulating outdoor environment where they can climb, dig, build, role play and explore the natural world. Outdoor play supports physical development, problem-solving and teamwork, while giving children the freedom to be adventurous and imaginative.

How we support our children

Every child is unique, and we work hard to ensure that each child’s needs and interests are met. We provide additional support for children who may need help with speech and language, social skills or specific learning needs, while also stretching and challenging those who are ready to take their learning further. Our aim is for every child to feel successful and proud of what they achieve.

Working in partnership with Parents and Carers

Parents are a child’s first and most important educators, and we value strong partnerships with families. We keep in touch through regular updates, our School Spider APP, newsletters and our social media platforms, where you can see your child’s progress and share their achievements at home. We also welcome parents into school for workshops, open mornings/evenings and special events.