Children in the Coral Reef work as part of our Early Years Unit, The Barrier Reef, in small mixed key groupings with a named key person.  During the day, they have discrete maths and phonics sessions and explore their topic through a range of fun, exploratory activities, from which they can choose, both indoor and outdoor.   Alongside this, children have regular Forest School and Karate sessions.

Find out about our curriculum here.

Key Groups/Practitioners: 

Beluga Whales- Laura

Jellyfish- Helen

Starfish- Salma

Crabs- Ellen

Clownfish- Pamela

Early Years Practitioner- Stacey

Tuition Teacher- Reka

Early Years Practitioner - Kaitlin

Dear Families,

 Congratulations on being offered a Reception place for September 2025! We are delighted to welcome you and your child to St Frideswide Primary School. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey, and we are honoured to be part of your child’s early years of learning and growth.

At St Frideswide, we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child feels valued and supported. Our dedicated team is looking forward to working in partnership with you to ensure a smooth and joyful transition into school life.

In the coming weeks, we will be in touch with more information about our welcome events, home visits, and everything you need to prepare for a successful start in September.

We can’t wait to meet you and begin this journey together.

 Please see this helpful Be School Ready Guide and Parent blogs and information

Phonics

The children in Reception have started their reading and writing journey in school. Here is a link to a video with some helpful information on phonics, including how to say the sounds so that you can support your child at home. https://youtu.be/KUbrJPAt65g?si=H_eK4m4nJvvSFj0X