Reception (Oak and Elm)

Welcome to Reception

Welcome to our Reception page. Here you will find information about your child's learning at Sythwood.

The Reception Team:

New team

The Reception Team

Sarah Freeman (Reception Lead and Oak Class Teacher), Cathy Lambert (Elm Class Teacher), Evangeline Rances, 

Aimee Bruce, Chanhee Park, Briony Ceasar and Kasia Taylor

 

If you have any questions, please contact the school office or talk to your child's class teacher.

Please click here to find out what all children are expected to achieve by the end of reception. 

Thank you for your support.

 

MEET THE TEAM

Meet the team will be happening on Monday 15th September 2025 at 2:45pm. 

Meet the team

 

 

 

Curriculum Overview

Please click on the picture below for a yearly overview of what we teach in Reception.

Curriculum overview

 

 

Reception Daily Timetable

Please click on the image below for an example of our weekly timetable - this will be updated but also please note that, on occasions, we do have to make changes to the timetable.  PE for the academic year 2025 - 26, will be on a Thursday afternoon.  Please ensure children come to school dressed in PE kit. 

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Reception Reading Spine

We have carefully selected these books which we will read with Reception over the course of the year. The books link with our topics, curriculum and children's interests.

Reading spine

 

 

 

Useful Resources

Here is a list of useful resources and websites for you to use with your child at home. Please click on the pictures to access the websites.

Phonics 

Phonics sound blending

Phonics how to say the sounds

Literacy - Read a story

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Maths

Maths in the everyday

 

Teach your monster number skills

Sing along and learn all about numbers with the Numberblocks

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Fun activities to try at home

Nursery p1

 

 

Fun and games with CBeebies

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Downloads

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Early Learning goals pdf 29th Aug 2025 Download
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