Reception Class

Reception Class Teacher

Mrs Keightley is one of the two class teachers that work in Reception Class. 

Mrs Keightley works in the class on a Monday and Tuesday. She is also the RE lead for the school and has a real passion for music!

Mrs Rowland is one of two teachers that work in Reception Class. 

Mrs Rowland teaches on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Mrs Rowland brings a wealth of experience in EYFS and a passion for outdoor learning. A qualified Forest School Level 3 leader, she runs engaging sessions for all year groups, inspiring children to explore, discover, and connect with nature. She has transformed the school’s nature area into a thriving wildlife space, providing the perfect setting for Forest School. More recently, Mrs Rowland has become the school’s Early Reading Lead, introducing the Little Wandle programme to support every child on their reading journey.

Reception class support

Miss Flinders is the Reception Class teaching assistant. She also leads the Breakfast Club before school. She is wonderful at sharing stories with the children and bringing them to life!

Welcome to Reception- Autumn Term

A new school year has begun, and we are delighted to welcome our youngest children as they take their first exciting steps into life at St. Anne’s. The Autumn term is always a special time, filled with new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and plenty of chances to grow and shine. During this first half term, we will be focusing on helping the children settle happily into school, building strong relationships, and developing friendships that will last well beyond Reception.

Our learning will take us on a seasonal journey, exploring the wonders of Autumn and celebrating the Harvest Festival together. After half term, we will broaden our horizons by discovering festivals and celebrations from different faiths and cultures, encouraging curiosity, respect, and joy in learning about the wider world. To round off the term, we look forward to sharing the magic of Christmas with our Key Stage 1 Nativity performance – always a highlight for children, staff, and families alike.

We ask that the children have a pair of welly boots and puddle suit that they keep at school as we provide them with opportunities for outdoor learning whatever the weather. The class take part in weekly Forest School sessions every Thursday afternoon. Please make sure they come to school in old clothing for this. They will need to wear long sleeves and trousers all year round and dress appropriately for the weather/season. 

 We teach E-Safety at school and would like to provide you with some materials that you and your child can access as guidance

 

NSPCC Online Safety

EYFS Curriculum