A Message from Mrs. Carroll – Glazebury CE Primary School
At Glazebury, our Reception curriculum is the bedrock of every child’s educational journey. Rooted in curiosity, creativity, and care, it is thoughtfully designed to nurture the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. Through rich, thematic learning experiences that span from exploring the wonders of space to celebrating diverse cultures and traditions, our children develop a deep love of learning and a strong sense of self.
Each topic is carefully chosen to spark imagination, build resilience, and encourage critical thinking. Whether they are investigating life cycles, retelling traditional tales, or discovering the lives of inspirational figures, our children are constantly building the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in Key Stage 1 and beyond.
We are proud that our Reception year is not just a starting point—it is a strong foundation that supports every child to grow into a curious, capable, and compassionate learner.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Carroll
EYFS Lead, Glazebury CE Primary School
Links to support learning in the EYFS
'What to Expect When'
This document is to support parents and highlight achievements for your child at each age and stage of development
https://www.haringey.gov.uk/sites/haringeygovuk/files/what-to-expect-in-the-eyfs-guide-parents.pdf
'Birth to 5 Matters'
This is the non-statutory guidance we use at Glazebury to support your child on their journey with us.
https://birthto5matters.org.uk/download-or-buy-a-copy/
'Oral Health Warrington'
As parents know, it can be quite a battle to get our little ones to brush their teeth effectively. Below is a link to support you and provide some extra guidance if needed.
https://bridgewater.nhs.uk/communitydentalnetwork/oral-health-improvement/
'ERIC'
ERIC is a support tool for parents with children who have any bowel or bladder troubles. As well as lots of fun images for children who may be a little scared to go. There is also lots of information related to potty training.
https://eric.org.uk/childrens-bowels/
'Ditch the Dummy!'
Ditch the Dummy is ideal for parents and children who need help and support to stop using a dummy or a bottle.
'Little Wandle'
Little Wandle is the phonic scheme we use at Glazebury. This website will support you in the correct pronunciation of sounds, as well as giving lots of other guidance linked to writing and reading.
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/
'Numberblocks'
At Glazebury we use the NTCEM to support our learning in maths lessons. The children also love to watch Numberblocks, this is a maths series developed by the NTCEM that is free on BBC Iplayer. Please find two links to support your child's learning at home.
https://www.ncetm.org.uk/classroom-resources/ey-numberblocks-at-home/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08bzfnh/numberblocks
PE: Reception have PE on a Friday afternoons.
Please ensure your child has a PE kit in school with all items clearly labelled with your child’s name. Please ensure pumps are checked each half term, as you know, our youngest children grow at a rapid rate.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s learning, or any of the information given please do contact school via the office or directly through class Dojo and we will be happy to support.
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