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Reception
Welcome to our Reception Page!
Meet the Team:
Reception Curriculum:
REC-Curriculum-Map-2026-2027.pdf
General Information:
- On Muddy Mondays, children should come to school wearing their PE kit. If your child has pierced ears, earrings must be studs and taped over for safety.
- Our regular PE day will be Tuesdays. Children should come to school dressed in their PE kit, and any earrings should be taped before arriving at school.
- Please ensure that all clothing, PE kits, waterproofs, wellies, water bottles and lunch boxes are clearly labelled with your child's name.
- Each class has a prayer bag and a science bag (cooking) that will be sent home weekly with a child. Please ensure you return them within 7 days to ensure every child gets an opportunity to take them home.
Phonics Resources:
Please click the link to hear the correct pronunciation of the sounds your child will be taught
Phase 2 sounds: These sounds are taught duringthe first half term
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBFnAcXHOUQ
Phase 3 sounds: We start these sounds after the October half term and will continue during the Spring term
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDInVjBUGC0
Phase 5 sounds: This sounds are taught in the Summer term after whitsun week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BwWD2ZlvBY
Mrs Millward modelling 'segmenting and blending'
https://www.facebook.com/reel/447161431054740
EYFS Framework Guide for Parents
KIRFS
Why We Are Using KIRFs Across Our School?
At OLMC, we are committed to helping every child build strong foundations in mathematics. One of the ways we are doing this is by replacing Rapid Recall and introducing KIRFs (Key Instant Recall Facts) as a whole-school strategy.
What are KIRFs?
KIRFs are carefully selected number facts that children are expected to learn and recall instantly. These include facts such as number bonds, times tables, doubles and halves, and place value knowledge. They are designed to support children’s mental maths and fluency.
Why are KIRFs important?
- Build Confidence: When children can recall key facts quickly, they feel more confident tackling more complex problems.
- Support Reasoning: Quick recall frees up working memory, allowing children to focus on problem-solving and reasoning.
- Consistency Across Year Groups: A whole-school approach ensures progression and consistency, helping children build on prior knowledge year after year.
- Preparation for Future Learning: KIRFs lay the groundwork for success in upper Key Stage 2 and beyond, including SATs and secondary school maths.
How will it work?
Each half term, children will focus on a specific set of KIRFs appropriate to their year group. These will be practised in school and shared with families to support learning at home. Regular practice helps embed these facts into long-term memory.
How can you help at home?
We’ll provide simple activities and games to make practising KIRFs fun and engaging. Just a few minutes a day can make a big difference!
Reception-Autumn-1-2-2.pdfSpring 1 & 2 KIRFs for Reception
Summer 1 & 2 KIRFs For Reception
Prayer Bag and Science Bag
Each child will have the opportunity to take these bags home at some point in the year and to explore the activities provided. Please support your child to make a record of what they have done so that they can share it with their class on a Friday.
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