Reception at Florendine

Welcome to Florendine -introduction booklet

Welcome to Reception - Slides from Parent Welcome Meeting May 2026

Early Years Policies:

What does a day in Reception look like?

At Florendine Primary School, we believe that all children deserve an education rich in memorable experiences that allow children’s creativity and curiosity to grow, alongside the development of key skills and knowledge. Every child will have access to a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum which prepares them for now and for the future.

It Is our intention to provide all children a stimulating learning environment in a climate of mutual respect to build their own ability to learn. We aim to build relationships which support and enhance a child’s curiosity, confidence and individual competency to flourish regardless of background, circumstance or need.

We aim to work collaboratively with parents and carers to encourage independent, enthusiastic learners who thrive and reach their full potential.

Our EYFS curriculum aims to enable our children to be:

Competent and creative learners who are curious about the world around them.
Secure and confident pupils; who enjoy coming to school and learning new skills and knowledge, building on their existing learning.
Skillful communicators: who connect with others through language and play, ensuring that they play in a vocabulary rich environment surrounded by good role models.
Reading enthusiasts; who value, enjoy and look forward to story times and use their experiences to tell their own creative stories.

Above all, we intend to provide a learning environment and curriculum that helps children develop a love of learning and a confidence in their own abilities. Every day will look a little different in Reception, but our routines look a little like this...

Phonics

Each day begins with phonics. This year, we are introducing Little Wandle Phonics and we are very excited to get stuck in! In Reception, children will learn to listen, differentiate sounds, recognise letters, blend them together to read and segment them to spell!

Adult Led Carpet Sessions

This may be essential Math skills taught through games and songs, Drawing Club sessions sharing a book and new vocabulary, or learning something about the world around us. These are very short to begin with but will develop through the year as our focus and attention expands!

Adult Led Jobs and Continuous Provision

The rest of the morning will consist of some adult led tasks and lots of Continuous Provision! Children will be called to do a task with an adult (in small groups) that will address essential literacy and Math skills in creative and engaging ways. Continuous Provision, or 'choose time' as the children call it, is learning through play. The classroom will be set up with carefully chosen and designed activities that allow children to explore their creativity, imagination and problem solving skills.

Afternoon sessions

Throughout the week, in the afternoons, children will take part in PE sessions, outdoor learning sessions, PSED lessons, Music and art lessons.

Parent workshops and events

We like to ensure we invite parents into school at least once every half term, whether that be for a phonics workshop, a craft morning, an assembly or a breakfast. Keep an eye on Eduspot for invitations to these events. We also like to make sure we share children's learning in school by posting lots of pictures on Seesaw for you to see at home. You'll also receive a 'Weekly Roundup' each week on Seesaw, sharing the things we have been learning that week.