Reception Class 2025 - 2026
Mrs McCarroll
Mrs Jones
Welcome to Reception's class page!
READY, RESPECTFUL, SAFE
Love Learning, Love Life, Always Aiming High
Staff
Mrs McCarroll Mrs Jones
To contact Mrs McCarroll email cmccarroll@elton.cheshire.sch.uk
👋 Welcome to Our Reception Stage!
Hello Little Learners!
We are incredibly proud of how much our children have grown and developed this year. It is hard to believe that we are already beginning to think about the transition into Year One—it truly feels like only yesterday that the children were starting school for the very first time. Over the year, they have become confident, independent learners who are curious, resilient, and genuinely excited about learning.
The entire EYFS team is looking forward to the new term and the exciting learning opportunities ahead. Our upcoming topics will be “Into the Woods”, followed by “Sand, Sea and Sun.” These themes will be brought to life through high-quality texts, including:
- A Walk in the Woods by Flora Martyn and Hannah Tolson
- Oi Frog!
- The Sea Saw
- Clem and Crab
- The Whale Who Wanted More
- And many more!
These stories provide rich starting points for a wide range of engaging learning experiences. We aim to make all activities as practical, hands-on, and child-led as possible, encouraging exploration, creativity, and a love of learning.
If you ever have any questions about what we do in Reception, please do not hesitate to ask. We strongly believe that when home and school work closely together, children thrive—and great things can be achieved.
👩🏫 Meet the Team
Our Reception class of four- and five-year-olds is taught by Mrs McCarroll, supported by a fantastic team dedicated to helping your children become confident, independent learners.
📚 Our Learning Approach
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum, which includes:
Prime Areas:
✅ Communication and Language
✅ Physical Development
✅ Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Specific Areas:
✅ Literacy
✅ Mathematics
✅ Understanding the World
✅ Expressive Arts and Design
We plan activities around the children’s interests because we believe children learn best when they are motivated and engaged.
🤝 Working Together
We value the partnership between school and home. Throughout the year, parents and carers will be invited to:
- Stay-and-play sessions
- Key worker catch-ups
- Parent evenings
- Parent panels
If you ever have questions or concerns—big or small—please come and chat with us. Your child’s happiness, safety, and learning are our priority.
✅ Key Information
- Uniform: Label everything!
- PE: Mondays & Fridays – kit in a labelled bag.
- Nature Explorers: Weekly outdoor sessions – waterproofs and wellies needed.
- Homework: Sent Fridays, returned by Wednesday. Daily reading encouraged!
- Absence & Medicines: Contact the school office for guidance.
💡 Ways to Help at Home
- Read together daily – ask questions, talk about characters.
- Talk often – share ideas, feelings, and opinions.
- Play with numbers – count stairs, share snacks, solve simple problems.
- Encourage independence – dressing, tidying, helping with chores.
The Early Years Foundation Team x
Files to Download
Reception Class: News items
Last day before Easter Holidays, by Mrs Clark
March Parent Carer Forum Newsletter, by Mrs Clark
Year 1 and 2 Cake Sale, by Mrs Clark
