Class Teacher: Miss Taylor
Support Staff: Mrs Fielding & Mrs Ashton
In Reception, we believe that children learn best when they are happy, curious, and engaged. We provide plenty of opportunities for them to learn through play, exploring their own ideas and working with friends to discover new things. Our adults support children with high-quality interactions, helping them to develop their social skills, build confidence, and understand the world around them. We also believe in setting high expectations for behaviour, so children learn to be kind, respectful, and independent as they grow.
At St Michael’s, we know that every child starts Reception with their own unique experiences, abilities and needs. Some children may need extra support with speaking, listening, or building confidence, and we nurture these skills from the very beginning. We place a strong focus on personal, social and emotional development, as well as communication and language, to help children settle happily and build positive relationships. Our caring staff create a warm, supportive environment where learning is brought to life through play, exploration and high-quality interactions. As children grow in confidence, we encourage them to set their own goals, aim high, and develop a love of reading, writing and number.
Our creative curriculum offers exciting opportunities for children to make meaningful connections in their learning. We value imagination and creativity, and our vibrant indoor and outdoor spaces — including our new forest school sessions — give children the chance to explore, create and think deeply. Alongside this, we enrich children’s learning with trips, visitors, sporting events and fundraising opportunities, helping them to develop important life skills, broaden their horizons and foster a lifelong love of learning.