Reception 2026 - 2027
Mrs Plowright
Welcome to our Reception Class Page
Looking Ahead to the Autumn Half Term
'Marvellous Me'
Welcome to Reception!
Welcome to Our Class Page
This half term, our focus is on settling the children into their new school journey. We will spend time getting to know each Unique Child through “getting to know you” activities and by joining the children in their play. Alongside this, we will be building Positive Relationships both within the classroom and with you as parents. Using the beautiful book Our Class is a Family, we will begin to embed the idea that our classroom is a caring, supportive and respectful community where every child belongs. We will also teach our Mottram Values alongside this - Kindness, Honesty, Cooperation and Determination.
We know that children thrive when they feel safe and secure, so we are working hard to ensure our Enabling classroom Environment, both inside and out, provides a sense of comfort and familiarity. Our aim is for every child to feel happy and excited to come to school each day.
A key part of this half term is helping the children become familiar with the routines and structure of the school day. Routine provides consistency, helps children become more aware of time, and gives them confidence in knowing what to expect. We will also be encouraging independence and responsibility, for example by organising their own belongings such as coats, book bags, and water bottles.
Much of this term is about settling in, getting to know each child as an individual, and gently building the routines and expectations that will support their learning throughout the year.
As part of our Enhanced Provision, some of the topics we will be exploring include:
- Special People – Our Family and Friends
- People Who Help Us – School Members
We are really looking forward to getting to know your children and are excited to ensure that this first term is a positive and inspiring start to your child’s schooling journey, "preparing us all for lifelong learning".
General Information
Please make sure that your child brings their reading books and record to school every day.
A decodable reading book linked to our phonics learning will be sent home every Friday, along with a ‘Story to Share’ book to promote and encourage a love of reading.
PE will take place on Wednesdays – please ensure your child comes to school dressed in their PE kit on this day. We will endeavour to start our P.E lessons after the October half term.
Homework will be sent every Friday. This is a fun, practical and meaningful activity linked to our weekly phonics learning, as well as assigned mathematical games/ activities within NumBots.
Your child should have a named light, hooded coat, water bottle and sun hat in school each day.
Please note that longlasting suncream should be applied prior to your child arriving to school.
Should you wish to get in touch, please do not hesitate to contact me at rplowright@mottramacademy.org.uk
Best wishes,
Mrs Plowright and the EYFS Team