Welcome to Reception Class! 

Hello everyone, welcome to our Reception class page. My name is Mrs Cains and I am the Reception class teacher. I work alongside Miss Saunders who is our wonderful class learning support practitioner. We are both very much looking forward to supporting the children throughout their Reception year which is always a very special time for both children and parents. 

At Grace Mary Primary School, we truly value the importance of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in providing a secure foundation for future learning and development. We aim to make a significant contribution to that start by helping young children to develop a love for learning which they will carry with them through life. It is their right to be safe, healthy and happy and the welfare of the children is central to our provision of care, learning and play. We ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. We strive to give every child the best possible start to their school journey and aim to provide a happy, calm and caring environment. The ‘Reggio Emilia’ approach influences our everyday practice within class. The philosophy behind the approach promotes respect, responsibility and community, and a strong emphasis on exploration and discovery. We believe all children have potential and curiosity, and it is our role as adults to observe, then further develop their natural abilities. 

On this page you will be able to find information on our Early Years curriculum, key things to know and key dates for the upcoming year. You will also be able to look at some photographs of the exciting things that our children have been up to. 

Please feel free to book an appointment with myself by calling the school office if there is anything else you would like help and support with. 

I look forward to getting to know all of our children and their families throughout the year. 

Mrs Cains 

Key Dates:

24th Sept - Parents Phonics and Maths Workshop - 8:45am