With the exception of phonics and some mathematics, all our learning in Reception is topic based. The curriculum in Reception is holistic and not separated into subjects. The curriculum is set out into areas of learning. We have one topic that covers all areas of learning. We do not always explicitly make links to these areas when talking to the children about topic learning. However, when teachers plan topic learning, it is planned using these areas. As parents, we realise that you might like to know which areas of the curriculum the topic learning links to and so we have provided the curriculum links for you. Please note that all learning that takes place in Reception covers all the areas of learning, however the links provided are the ones that we are particularly focusing on that week. Literacy (reading and writing) and Mathematics opportunities provided as part of all topic learning that we do. In order to prepare the children for Year One we will, where appropriate, link learning to the national curriculum subjects such as History, Science, Geography. When planning for our topic, we will also take into account our whole school curriculum drivers and plan learning that incorporates these.

Below is a key for the areas of learning;

PSED= Personal, Social and Emotional development

C&L= Communication and Language

PD= Physical development

UW= Understanding the world

EAD= Expressive Arts and Design.

Our new topic is called  Frozen

Wk bg 23.02.26- What are the similarities and differences between the poles and Collingham- this week will be a Geography focus week, we will be learning about the key features of the Arctic and Antarctic, naming the animals that live there and comparing this with Collingham

Wk bg 02.03.26- What is Lunar New Year, Pancake day and Holi- why and how  are they celebrated?- This is an RE focus week, we will be learning about LNY and Pancake day, we will be reading Mr Wolf's Pancakes and creating a story map, we will be tasting pancakes and stir fry.

Wk bg 09.03.26- What happened in my past, how do I know? This is a history focused week, we will be looking at what we were like as a baby, toddler and now, we will be creating our own time line and learning about chronology.

Wk bg 16.03.26- What happens to ice when it melts? This week is a science focus week, we will be learning about changing states and about how ice melts to water and then can be frozen back. We will also be learning about how to save the polar ice caps from melting and look after our world.

Wk bg 23.03.26- Why do we remember these explorers? This week will be another history focus week, we will be learning about Matthew Henson, Captain Scott, Ernest Shackelton and Roald Admunson.

Wk bg 30.03.26- Easter Learning week- See the RE section of the website