Hedgehogs Reception Class at Handcross

At Handcross, we recognise that children develop faster in the first years of their lives than at any other time. We want to ensure a smooth, happy and successful transition from pre-school to full-time education by working in partnership with parents to ensure the children have the best start possible to school.

We aim to develop the children personally, socially and emotionally by providing a safe, happy, stimulating environment. Planned and well structured play activities form a very important part of the reception year and are the key way for children to learn with enjoyment and challenge.

Our Early Years curriculum consists of three prime areas of learning:

Personal, social and emotional development
Communication and language
Physical development

And four specific areas. These are:

Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design

These seven areas are taught through topics which offer a range of experiences and opportunities through an active, play - based curriculum using both the indoor and outdoor classrooms. Please see our new starter booklet below for more information.

Handcross EYFS Topics

Select clickable items to download the curriculum forecast.

Autumn Term	Sept/Oct	This Is Me
	Nov/Dec	Bang, Pop, Wow
Spring Term	Jan/Feb	When I grow up
	Feb/Mar	What a Wonderful World
Summer Term	Apr/May	Once Upon a Time
	Jun/Jul	Summer Fun