Reception 2025 - 2026
Mrs Moss
Welcome to Vine Tree Reception!
We are very excited to welcome you to our school!
Meet the team...
Class teacher - Mrs G. Moss
HLTA - Mrs H. Taylor
HLTA (SEND) - Mrs C. Reid
SEND TA - Mrs A. O'Neill
SEND TA - Miss M. Marsden
A Huge welcome to Reception at Vine Tree Primary and our wider school community. It is great to have you here!
At Vine Tree we believe in giving children an education that is interesting, engaging, purposeful and enjoyable, firmly believing that the foundations of this are laid in our Reception, aligning our ethos with the idea that
'Early education must equip all children, without fail, with the knowledge and skills they need to make progress in Reception, through key stage 1 and beyond.' (Ofsted, 2024)
It is with this in mind that we have created a curriculum which closely adheres to the Early Learning Goals laid out in the EYFS Framework but which places an emphasis on developing skills in writing, reading, oracy and maths. However, our primary goal is that all children who attend our school feel happy, secure and safe in our environment.
This school year (2025 to 2026), we have been able to further develop inclusivity by introducing a SEND Hub in our EYFS. This nurturing yet progressive approach to SEND teaching prioritises the emotional security of every child while pursuing innovative educational outcomes. We create a high-warmth, low arousal environment where children feel safe to take risks, underpinned by evidence-based practices and the use of assistive technology. Central to our vision is a commitment to true inclusivity where our SEND hub is not an isolated space but a bridge to the wider school community. We actively facilitate meaningful peer interactions, ensuring that children learn, play and collaborate alongside their peers. This social integration is vital for developing empathy, communication and a deep sense of belonging, ensuring our students are not just supported but are actively challenged to fulfil their potential in a modern, inclusive world.
Our hub teaching is firmly rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework, ensuring that every child receives a broad and balanced foundation for their future. While learning is adaptive and individualised where possible, we always align it with the framework’s seven key areas of learning with a heightened focus on the Prime areas of Communication and Language, Personal and Social Development and Physical Development, which are essential for children with SEND.
Spring 1 Learning Journey
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English text 2 | Maths |
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| RE | French | Music |
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For information on all termly topics, please see the attached curriculum maps.
Reading in Reception.
At Vine Tree we aim for all our children to become fluent, confident readers who are passionate about reading.
We can achieve this together through:
- Read Write Inc, a program to help to your child read at school
- Encouraging children to develop a love of books by reading to them daily, at home and at school
- Giving children access to a wide range of books at school and at home
Children who read regularly or are read to regularly have the opportunity to open the doors to so many different worlds! More importantly, reading will give your child the tools to become independent, life-long learners.
The children will be learning their phonics through Read, Write Inc. (RWI)
This is a phonics programmed that ensures early success in reading, writing and spelling.
It takes a lot of practice to remember how to write all the letters of the alphabet with the correct letter formation.
Please help your child read and write their letters using the phonics letter prompt sheet that is attached to this page.
Try to read with and to your child at least 3 times a week. Please find a quiet time to share your child's reading books and record what you have read in your child's homework diary.
The phonics blending books and red reading books should be re-read each time you read together . This will build your child's confidence and fluency. Some children will also bring home a printed sheet which is just a little extra practise to help your child begin to read in simple sentences.
Books will be changed on Mondays so please return all three books each week. Grids will also be tested and updated every Monday afternoon.
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Homework
Letter formation sheets will be sent home weekly.
Word grids for tricky words and decodeable words will be sent home once the children reach the appropriate stage in their phonics learning.
Ways to get in touch ...
If you would like to speak to me, please do not hesitate to get in touch. There are several ways to do this.
- Leave a message with Mrs Taylor in the morning.
- I will be available at the end of the day Tuesday to Friday.
- Email admin@vinetree.org.uk and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
- Phone the office and leave a message.
THINGS TO REMEMBER...
Mondays - Please send in the red book bag containing reading books and word grids. These will be returned at the end of the day.
Mondays and Wednesdays - Please come to school in PE Kit.
Water bottles are to be brought into school daily.
Please send your child into school with ONE healthy snack.
Grapes and berries should be cut in half.
Lolly pops, crisps and sweets are not permitted as a snack.
Book bags and water bottles will be outside at the end of each day for you to collect.
Please ensure that all your childs clothes and belongings are named.
We look forward to working with you to ensure that your child's first year of school is happy, engaging and successful.