Reception/Foundation Stage

Who is in the Ladybird  and Dragonfly Class?

Ladybird Class is one of two mixed Reception / Year 1 classes at Holton-le-Clay Infant School. Ladybird class and Dragonfly classes are taught by Mrs King and Mrs Bell with the help of 

Mrs Peart and Mrs Ayres our teaching assistants. 

What are pupils in Ladybird class and Dragonfly class learning about? 

We look forward to lots of exciting learning in reception this term! We are certainly going to be busy! 

To view our curriculum overview letter for this term please click here. Your child will also be bringing a paper copy home. The overview lists all of the things which we will be covering during the current term. The link also provides a list of ideas and suggestions for parents / carers on how to support your child's learning at home.

Each child has a special folder called a 'Learning Journey' which celebrates their achievements, linked to the curriculum, throughout the year. We use samples of the children's work, observations by adults working with the children, and equally important contributions from home. 

So what curriculum do Ladybird class and Dragonfly class follow?

Reception children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum. The EYFS is split up into seven areas. Each week Mrs King and Mrs Bell will plan and cover each of the seven different areas through a variety of exciting and engaging activities.  

Please click here to view the Development Matters Ages and Stages, which form the basis of our planning. Each week, activities are planned to cover the three Prime Areas of the curriculum; Communication and Language, Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Physical Development, and the four Specific Areas of the curriculum; Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design

The areas which we learn about are as follows:

Useful information:

P.E days are Mondays and Fridays. Please ensure your child has shorts, a polo shirt and plimsolls at school on these days. PLEASE could we also ensure all jewelry is removed prior to coming to school on your child's PE day.