Their big school adventure starts here
Reception is the bridge between Nursery and Year 1, offering a nurturing and enjoyable environment within a formal and structured daily routine. During their time in Reception, children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and strive towards accomplishing the Early Learning Goals.
At Duncombe, we firmly believe that joyful children are more receptive to learning and achieve greater success. Our objective is to ignite a deep passion for learning in every child, achieved not only through captivating and enriched experiences but also through a comprehensive and high-quality education supported by an exceptional level of care.
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Reception Overview
Ages 4 to 5 years
Curriculum
A fulfilling curriculum
Throughout Reception, we build on the Foundation Stage curriculum, creating enriching, imaginative, and informative lessons that enhance children’s understanding of the world while igniting their love of learning. Our specialist subject teachers visit the children weekly for French, ICT, Music, PE, Science, Spanish, and Forest School. Children enjoy lessons outside the classroom, learning how to use their initiative, work as teams, and assess and manage risk in a safe environment.
We provide opportunities for children to fully experience and immerse themselves in their learning, from both indoor and outdoor classrooms to trips and topical visitors.
Personalised learning
Our Reception curriculum is grounded in the Early Years Foundation Stage, but we recognise the importance of tailoring our teaching and learning techniques to each child's particular requirements.
We aim to amplify their strengths, assist them in areas of difficulty, and encourage them to reach success on their own terms.
