Welcome to Reception

We are so excited to begin this special year with our youngest learners. Reception is an important stage where children start to explore, discover, and grow in confidence as they begin their school journey. Our aim is to provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive, make friends, and develop a love of learning.

On this page, you’ll find information about what your child will be learning, ways you can support at home, and details about our routines.

We look forward to working in partnership with you and sharing this wonderful first year of school together!

Mrs Westbrook and Miss Eley

Weekly homework

These are our weekly homework expectations:

• Reading 5 times a week (can be a combination home or school reading books).
• Learning the letter sounds and harder to read and spell words which are sent on on a Friday
• Children should regularly access Numbots (Spring and Summer term)

Useful Websites

Maths:

Nrich Activities for Ages 3-5 (maths.org)

Topmarks Education: teaching resources, interactive resources, worksheets, homework, exam and revision help

Snappy Maths - Free worksheets and interactive mathematics resources for primary/elementary education.

Reading:

Oxford Owl for School and Home

Other:

Games - Free online games for kids 0 - 6 - CBeebies - BBC

Home - BBC Bitesize

Phonics

At Saint Barnabas, your child will be  learning how to read using Essential Letters and Sounds. This is a phonics programme and supports your children to develop the skills and knowledge needed for reading. Please watch the below which will support you with the pronunciation of the phase 2 sounds:

Phase 2 Pronunciation

Phase 3 Pronunciation

Phase 5 Pronunciation