Curriculum

The pupils in Reception will be following the Foundation Phase Curriculum and will be working towards the implementation of the New Curriculum for Wales. The New Curriculum for Wales aims to develop pupils who will be:

-ambitious capable learners

-healthy confident individuals

-enterprising, creative contributors

- ethically informed citizens.

They will follow six areas of learning and experience which include:

-Language, Literacy and Communication (English and Welsh)

-Mathematics and Numeracy

-Humanities (Geography and History)

-Science and Technology (Science and ICT)

-Expressive Arts (Music and Drama)

 -Health and Well Being

Young children learn most effectively through structured play. They will be provided with plenty of opportunities to learn through experience. 

Reception pupils are taught through two weekly themes which cover all areas of the curriculum.

Autumn Term

Welcome to School – Settling in to their new environment

I Am Amazing, I Feel Fine – Self Esteem and Emotions

Those Nearest and Dearest – Friends and Family

Space Week

Season of Plenty – Autumn and Harvest

Head to Toe – Body awareness and senses

Children’s World Week – Rights Respecting Schools

Words and Roads Take Us Places – Vehicles and travel

Traditional/Fairy Tales

Christmas

Spring Term

Winter Weatherland – Winter and Weather

Day and Night, Dark and Light – Opposites

Sing a Song, Paint a Picture – Art, Artists, Music and Musicians

Welsh Week – Welsh culture including St David’s Day

What’s on the Menu? – Food groups and shopping

Safe and Sound – People who help us and safety.

My Mum – Mothering Sunday (celebrate someone special).

Buggy About Spring – Spring and insects

Easter

Summer Term 

Buggy About Spring - Minibeasts 

Shape - Shape and measures 

Fur and Feathers - Animals from around the world. Investigating habitats. 

When I Grow Up - Discussing jobs and what the children would like to be when they grow up. 

City Gardens, Country Farms - Investigating plants and farm life. 

Our Time in Reception - Reviewing their learning journey throughout Reception. 

Summer - Investigating the season of Summer. 

Water Wonders - 

Pupil Voice - Pupils to select a topic of their choosing.