The first big step on their academic journey.
Combining a high-quality educational experience with an unparalleled level of care and support, our outstanding Reception Class is the ideal way to ease your child into the exciting world of learning.
In the September after children turn 4, they progress from Nursery into our Reception Class. We also welcome many new children to Quinton at this point. In the Reception Class they continue to follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and work towards the seventeen Early Learning Goals.
We gradually introduce a more structured school day, allowing for a smooth transition. The Reception Class offers a supportive and fun bridge between Nursery and the more formal educational experience enjoyed from Year 1. Year 1 and 2 are called ‘Key Stage One’ in the national curriculum and Years 3 to 6 are called ‘Key Stage Two’.
Children are invited to our Stay and Learn sessions and transition events to support the transition process, before starting in Reception.
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our approach
We place great value on developing the ‘whole’ child.
We like to work in partnership with children and their families to deliver an individualised learning experience that is underpinned by plenty of encouragement and support.
Central to this goal is our focus on firing up the imagination of our students and involving them in every aspect of school life. We offer a varied school experience that balances engaging lessons in our wonderful Reception classroom, with time in our outdoor learning spaces, also home to our Forest School which they attend once a week.
