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, Karate and Musical Theatre sessions.

Find out about our curriculum here.

Key People: 

Beluga Whales – Laura

Jellyfish – Helen

Starfish – Salma

Crabs – Ellen

Clownfish – Maria

Early Years Practitioner – Stacey

Tuition Teacher – Reka

Early Years Practitioner – Kaitlin

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

What to Expect in The Early Years Foundation Stage

Here is a useful guide for parents, carers, and guardians about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) — the framework used in England to support children’s learning, development, care and safety from birth to age 5.

The document outlines what children might typically be doing at different ages (birth to 3, 3–4 years, and 4–5 years / Reception) and suggests ways parents can help support their child’s learning at home.

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.