EYFS
Butterflies Class EYFS Reception 2024-25
Welcome to EYFS, where we love to learn through play, explorating and investigation!
Our Class Teacher is Miss Rafique
Mrs Barlow, Mrs Ridgeway and Mrs Bottomley also support us with our learning.
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
The Reception is an exciting time where our children are nurtured and encouraged to become independent and enthused about learning and the world around us. Building and developing parent relations are at the heart of what we do. As parents, you are your child’s first and most important educator and so during the year, we will work together to ensure your child develops a love for learning and grows to secure strong foundations in their learning journey. We are passionate about developing an effective parent partnership.In our class setting, we provide a nurtured and engaging environment for the children to flourish in. Faith is intertwined in all that we do, and we celebrate our challenges, differences and talents each day. We encourage our Butterflies to understand they are all individually unique and loved in class and by our school family.
We provide a nurturing, accessible, and engaging learning environment that meets the needs of every child. We encourage our children to recognise how special they are, being made in the image and likeness of God. Every day, we celebrate their challenges, differences, and talents, helping them to grow in confidence and self-awareness.
Each child is a unique individual, and as we come to know our wonderful Butterflies, we weave their interests into the learning opportunities provided. Our indoor and outdoor classrooms offer a range of continuous provision areas where children can explore, discover, and thrive in a space designed to inspire curiosity and creativity.
Our goal is to support every child's development—spiritually, emotionally, and academically—while fostering a love of learning that will stay with them throughout their lives.
Class Dojo
We look forward to sharing all the children’s learning that will take place inside and outside the classroom. Please check your child’s ‘Class Dojo’ account daily to keep up to date with key messages and whole school information. You will also be able to view learning that is taking place.
Phonics
Please use the following links to find out more about our Phonics teaching scheme Essential Letters and Sounds
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/essential-letters-and-sounds/
Video Link How to say the sounds: https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/essential-letters-and-sounds/
Ebooks - Register for a free Oxford Owl account and access a variety of online texts which your child can read to you at home. Ask a member of staff if you are unsure which books your child should be reading.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
Writing
Mastering the correct pencil grip is very important in order for your child to develop a comfortable position to allow writing to flow freely. It is important to take time to show your child how to hold their pencil correctly each time they begin to write at home. See the link below.
Here is a powerpoint which illustrates our Handwriting Policy:
interactive-cursive-letter-formation-powerpoint.ppt
EYFS Key Information
- Reading books are changed each week. Please make sure your child’s reading book and reading record are in their book bag everyday.
- Reading books will be changed to match the sounds taught in our daily Phonics learning. Please ensure you sign to say you have read with your child each evening.
- Our library day is every Thursday. The children will be given the opportunity to borrow a school library book each week. Please make sure that your child’s school library book is in their book bag every Thursday.
- If you need any further information or advice, please get in touch via Class Dojo.
- The school gates will open at 8:45am and registration is at 8:55am. Please ensure your child arrives at school on time.
- Reading books will be sent home every day and will be changed once a week to match the sounds taught in our daily Phonics learning. Reading books need to be brought to school every day and will be changed once a week. Please ensure you sign to say you have read with your child each evening.
- A termly topic based homework timetable will be posted on our webpage once a term which will include English, Maths and Oracy tasks. There will also be optional extra for those children who love to be creative.
- Please ensure your child’s uniform is clearly labelled.
- Children may bring in a water bottle each day.
- PE will be on Wednesday and Thursday, Children will need an indoor PE kit with black pumps and an outdoor kit with outdoor trainers. On PE days earrings will need to be removed in line with Health and Safety guidelines.
Prayer and Reflection
God in Heaven
Hear my prayer
Keep me in thy loving care
Be my guide in all I do
Bless all those who love me too.
Amen
