Welcome to Nursery
A warm welcome to all our new children and their families. Nursery is part of the 'Early Years Foundation Stage' in our school, Mrs Millard is the phase leader and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Millard via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk. We hope that by working together, we can ensure your child has a highly successful and enjoyable year.
Every child, at Manor Park, has an excellent start, embedding fundamental, firm foundations in order to propel them to success and unlock a world of potential that will prepare them well for the next stages in primary education and beyond. Every child will develop a lifelong love of learning where they will become risk-takers, problem solvers, curious explorers and confident communicators, linking in with our school qualities SOAR. We support our children in developing the skills needed in order to learn to listen, speak and meet the high expectations for behaviour by working together and being kind. Personal, social and emotional development and communication and language are curriculum areas which are prioritised within our settings. In our settings your children will experience an enabling, enticing environment which is warm and supportive. This in turn supports the children to begin to link learning to their play and exploration through our holistic provision. Every interaction between adult and child is high quality and used as an opportunity to expand and enrich children’s vocabulary. Through regularly hearing stories and rhymes, engaging in structured phonics lessons and through purposeful enhanced provision, children quickly absorb new language and confidently apply it. Our ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum is the cultural capital we know our pupils need so that they can gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they require for success. We support them to develop effective learning habits through the Characteristics of Effective Learning – Play and Exploration, Active Learning and Creative and Critical Thinking. We welcome and celebrate the diversity in our school community; we recognise that every child is unique and so we seek to provide a learning environment that helps children achieve their potential and support those who need additional help in order to maximise their chances of achieving ELG. Our inclusive approach to curriculum delivery ensures that all children are able to fully participate and learn alongside one another. Children’s needs are identified and learning is expertly scaffolded to support the children effectively. No child is left behind. Our children learn through their engagement with a range of exciting, stimulating and progressive learning opportunities. EYFS is structured around the provision of extensive opportunities for children to develop their learning and skills in PSED and Communication and Language. The provision within our setting delivers enriching and challenging experiences which support the development of the children and the curriculum is accessible both indoors and outdoors. The provision is designed in a cross-curricular manner which supports holistic learning and development, including understanding the world and expressive art and design, as well as to promote sustained shared thinking and active learning. Our planning is well-structured and ambitious, with our experienced staff ensuring that the children's next steps and individual stages of development are incorporated. Staff expertly observe, assess and identify next steps in learning, carefully listening and responding to children through every stage of their development. Observations and snapshots of learning are celebrated and shared with parents through our home-school learning platform, Seesaw. A strong partnership with parents is highly valued by our staff and good communication is of paramount importance in ensuring children’s needs are met. Our curriculum and its delivery ensure that children make good progress from their varied starting points. During their time in our EYFS, children make rapid progress towards their age-related expectations before transitioning. At the end of Reception, we strive for them to be at least in line with National Expectations; we have consistently exceeded this in the past few years. Our high standards of progress and achievement are driven by an enriched curriculum, enabling environment, and rigorous assessment processes. Our EYFS curriculum is centred on the needs of the children, inclusive of disadvantaged children and those with SEND. All children are observed and their learning evaluated via talking to children, looking at their achievements, observing their learning experiences and analysing data and progress. Every member of staff uses ongoing observational assessment to identify children’s starting points and plan experiences which ensure progress. Staff use observations to make formative assessments which inform future planning and ensure that all children build on their current knowledge and skills at a good pace. Summative assessment compares children’s attainment to age related expectations against the criteria in Development Matters. This is tracked using Otrack to ensure rates of progress are at least good for all children, including vulnerable groups. Our assessment judgements are moderated both in school and externally within our network of schools. The impact of our curriculum will also be measured by how effectively it helps our pupils develop into well-rounded individuals who embody our values and carry with them the knowledge, skills and attitudes which will make them lifelong learners and valuable future citizens. We endeavour for pupils to be Key Stage 1 ready and have our school values embedded by the time they leave Reception, preparing them for their future.EYFS Intent: why do we teach what we teach?
EYFS Implementation: how do we teach what we teach?
Welcome to Reception
A warm welcome to all our new children and their families. Reception is part of the 'Early Years Foundation Stage' in our school, Mrs Millard is the phase leader and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Millard via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk. We hope that by working together, we can ensure your child has a highly successful and enjoyable year.
EYFS Intent: why do we teach what we teach?
Every child, at Manor Park, has an excellent start, embedding fundamental, firm foundations in order to propel them to success and unlock a world of potential that will prepare them well for the next stages in primary education and beyond. Every child will develop a lifelong love of learning where they will become risk-takers, problem solvers, curious explorers and confident communicators, linking in with our school qualities SOAR.
We support our children in developing the skills needed in order to learn to listen, speak and meet the high expectations for behaviour by working together and being kind. Personal, social and emotional development and communication and language are curriculum areas which are prioritised within our settings. In our settings your children will experience an enabling, enticing environment which is warm and supportive. This in turn supports the children to begin to link learning to their play and exploration through our holistic provision.
Every interaction between adult and child is high quality and used as an opportunity to expand and enrich children’s vocabulary. Through regularly hearing stories and rhymes, engaging in structured phonics lessons and through purposeful enhanced provision, children quickly absorb new language and confidently apply it.
Our ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum is the cultural capital we know our pupils need so that they can gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they require for success. We support them to develop effective learning habits through the Characteristics of Effective Learning – Play and Exploration, Active Learning and Creative and Critical Thinking.
EYFS Implementation: how do we teach what we teach?
We welcome and celebrate the diversity in our school community; we recognise that every child is unique and so we seek to provide a learning environment that helps children achieve their potential and support those who need additional help in order to maximise their chances of achieving ELG. Our inclusive approach to curriculum delivery ensures that all children are able to fully participate and learn alongside one another. Children’s needs are identified and learning is expertly scaffolded to support the children effectively. No child is left behind.
Our children learn through their engagement with a range of exciting, stimulating and progressive learning opportunities. EYFS is structured around the provision of extensive opportunities for children to develop their learning and skills in PSED and Communication and Language. The provision within our setting delivers enriching and challenging experiences which support the development of the children and the curriculum is accessible both indoors and outdoors. The provision is designed in a cross-curricular manner which supports holistic learning and development, including understanding the world and expressive art and design, as well as to promote sustained shared thinking and active learning.
Our planning is well-structured and ambitious, with our experienced staff ensuring that the children's next steps and individual stages of development are incorporated. Staff expertly observe, assess and identify next steps in learning, carefully listening and responding to children through every stage of their development. Observations and snapshots of learning are celebrated and shared with parents through our home-school learning platform, Seesaw. A strong partnership with parents is highly valued by our staff and good communication is of paramount importance in ensuring children’s needs are met.
Our curriculum and its delivery ensure that children make good progress from their varied starting points. During their time in our EYFS, children make rapid progress towards their age-related expectations before transitioning. At the end of Reception, we strive for them to be at least in line with National Expectations; we have consistently exceeded this in the past few years. Our high standards of progress and achievement are driven by an enriched curriculum, enabling environment, and rigorous assessment processes.
Our EYFS curriculum is centred on the needs of the children, inclusive of disadvantaged children and those with SEND. All children are observed and their learning evaluated via talking to children, looking at their achievements, observing their learning experiences and analysing data and progress. Every member of staff uses ongoing observational assessment to identify children’s starting points and plan experiences which ensure progress. Staff use observations to make formative assessments which inform future planning and ensure that all children build on their current knowledge and skills at a good pace. Summative assessment compares children’s attainment to age related expectations against the criteria in Development Matters. This is tracked using Otrack to ensure rates of progress are at least good for all children, including vulnerable groups. Our assessment judgements are moderated both in school and externally within our network of schools.
The impact of our curriculum will also be measured by how effectively it helps our pupils develop into well-rounded individuals who embody our values and carry with them the knowledge, skills and attitudes which will make them lifelong learners and valuable future citizens. We endeavour for pupils to be Key Stage 1 ready and have our school values embedded by the time they leave Reception, preparing them for their future.
Early Reading at Manor Park
At Manor Park, we place a high priority on early reading and phonics and we work hard to develop a love of reading throughout the school. It is widely accepted that reading is one of the most powerful and important skills a child can learn and is often a predictor for early success. We recognise the powerful impact that parents have on their children and their child’s education and this is why we thoroughly appreciate you working alongside us throughout your child’s reading journey. Please look through our parent videos for tips on phonics and reading.
Welcome to Year One!
Year One is part of the ‘Lower Phase’ in our school. Mrs Moore is the phase leader for Year 1 and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Moore via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk.
All teachers and support staff are available daily on the classroom doors for a quick chat and also via Seesaw.
In Year 1 there are lots of exciting new challenges, the children become more independent and take greater ownership of their learning. They are encouraged to tackle new concepts with enthusiasm and determination and become more confident in their own abilities.
The children will continue to develop their writing and maths skills through a range of lessons that will be linked to our exciting curriculum. Our topics include 'Superhumans', where children learn about every day heroes in the community; ‘Hear me ROAR’, where we will be learning about dinosaurs and study Mary Anning and ‘From London to Shanghai’, where children look at the history of London, including the Great Fire of London and also compare London life to Shanghai.
Within all of our topics across the year, we will incorporate WOW events, including visits termly to the War Memorial Park to track seasonal changes, a trip to All Things Wild and a special China Day focusing on Chinese culture, food, music, dancing and art. The children’s learning will also take them outside daily, where we will use our natural environment to further enhance some of our topics.
In Spring, we hope you will join us in school for our parent event to celebrate your child’s learning. We look forward to working with you to ensure your child has a happy and successful year.
Early Reading at Manor Park
At Manor Park, we place a high priority on early reading and phonics and we work hard to develop a love of reading throughout the school. It is widely accepted that reading is one of the most powerful and important skills a child can learn and is often a predictor for early success. We recognise the powerful impact that parents have on their children and their child’s education and this is why we thoroughly appreciate you working alongside us throughout your child’s reading journey. Each class has a login, which will be shared with you, to access hundreds of exciting Oxford Reading Buddy books to encourage lots of reading at home. We also offer RWInc e-books so that you can support your child's reading at home, linked to what is being taught at school in phonics. Children are also encouraged to read for pleasure, taking home a library book weekly from our Big Red Library Bus.
Welcome to Year 2!
Year Two is part of the ‘Lower Phase’ in our school. Mrs Moore is the phase leader for Year 2 and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Moore via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk.
We aim to ensure that your child has a happy and engaging year, whilst also striving for high standards in learning, progress and achievement.
We are looking forward to the year ahead with our exciting curriculum. We have three stimulating topics throughout the year: ‘Around the World’, learning about and comparing different countries, cultures and lifestyles; ‘Our City in the Spotlight’, learning about Coventry, our local area and towns and villages and ‘Conquering Land and Sea’, learning all about explorers and key pioneers through history. We plan to take the children on a variety of exciting trips and hold exciting WOW events in school: Warwick Castle for a medieval adventure, the Herbert Art Gallery and the Transport Museum to learn all about Coventry, and an India Day with lots of dressing up, dancing and food tasting!
In the summer term, you will have the opportunity to join us in school to work with your children at our parent event and to celebrate your child's learning.
The Year 2 team are excited to get to know the children and to work closely with you to ensure your child has a happy and successful year.
Early Reading at Manor Park
At Manor Park, we place a high priority on early reading and phonics and we work hard to develop a love of reading throughout the school. It is widely accepted that reading is one of the most powerful and important skills a child can learn and is often a predictor for early success. We recognise the powerful impact that parents have on their children and their child’s education and this is why we thoroughly appreciate you working alongside us throughout your child’s reading journey. Year 2 children each have a login, which will be shared with you, to access hundreds of exciting Oxford Reading Buddy books to encourage lots of reading at home. We also offer RWInc e-books so that you can support your child's reading at home, linked to what is being taught at school in phonics. Many children will be ready to start Accelerated Reader once they have completed the RWI programme and are proficient, fluent readers, where children can read longer chapter books and take exciting quizzes on what they have read. Children are also encouraged to read for pleasure, taking home a library book weekly from our Big Red Library Bus.
Welcome to Year 3!
Year Three is part of the ‘Middle Phase’ in our school. Mrs Scott is the phase leader for Year 3 and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Scott via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk.
Moving from Year 2 to Year 3 is an exciting transition into KS2. The children will be immersed into our Year 3 topics: A Child’s Life, Food Glorious Food and Across the Ages. These topics offer fantastic learning opportunities and are enhanced by trips to the Black Country Museum and Cadbury World. Children also start learning French and taking swimming lessons!
As well as the great academic opportunities, Year 3 is all about encouraging the children to become increasingly independent and confident. Children may leave school at the end of the day via Gate 3 (KS2 gate) or you are still able to collect your child from their classroom if you wish (parents coming via Gate 1 onto the school site).
The children in Key Stage 2 no longer receive free fruit, so they are encouraged to bring in fruit or vegetables to eat at playtime.
During the course of the year, you will have the opportunity to join us in school to work with your children at our parent event and to celebrate your child's learning – we hope to see you there!
The Year 3 team are excited to get to know the children and to work closely with you to ensure your child has a happy and successful year.
Welcome to Year 4!
Year Four is part of the ‘Middle Phase’ in our school. Mrs Scott is the phase leader and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Scott via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk.
In Year 4, we promote positivity, persistence and independence. We are a very hardworking year group and we strive to ensure every child makes good progress and reaches their full potential, as well as having an enjoyable and memorable year.
We have some very exciting learning opportunities throughout the year, including our topics, ‘Chariots of Fire’, ‘Waves’ and ‘Invaders’. Children will be visited by a Roman soldier, have the opportunity to spend the day exploring the Sea Life Centre and will also have a fantastic opportunity to spend a 2 night residential exploring Whitby. We look forward to sharing information about these plans nearer the time.
The Year 4 team look forward to welcoming your children and working with you to ensure that they have a happy and successful year. If you have any questions that you need to discuss with your child’s class teacher, please do not hesitate to contact the school to make an appointment.
Welcome to Year 5!
Year Five is part of the ‘Upper Phase’ in our school. Mrs Jelley is the phase leader and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Jelley via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk.
Throughout Year 5, we offer every pupil the opportunity to further themselves academically as well as socially through the provision we have in place. As a cohort, we look forward to celebrating their successes and helping and supporting them through any challenges they may face. Our personal qualities are completely embedded throughout all aspects of our curriculum, and as a result we feel that children will become independent and creative learners, with an excellent attitude and focus, ready to move into Year 6.
We have some very exciting learning opportunities throughout the year linked to our topics ‘Walk Like an Egyptian’, ‘To Infinity and Beyond’ and 'Spirit of Samba'. Within each of these topics, we are hoping to offer curriculum enriching opportunities, such as visiting Leicester Space Centre and attending a Rainforest Roadshow which includes the opportunity to hold some real life rainforest creatures!
If there are ever any questions that you need to discuss with your child’s class teacher, please do not hesitate to contact us on Seesaw. We hope that by working together, we can ensure your child has a highly successful and enjoyable year.
Welcome to Year 6
Year Six is part of the ‘Upper Phase’ in our school. Mrs Jelley is the phase leader and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback, then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Jelley via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk
We aim to ensure that your child has a happy and engaging year, whilst also striving for high standards in learning, progress and achievement as we work towards the end of KS2 SATs. By the end of Year 6, we hope to equip our pupils with a wide range of skills that they need to continue blossoming as learners. We envisage making this year a memorable one for all, as the children begin to embark on the journey into secondary school and beyond...
We have an exciting year ahead as we begin our new enriched curriculum. Our topics will include: Rising from the Rubble, Frozen Planet and Meet the Greeks. All of these will encourage the children to use their independence and research skills to discover more about their learning of these subjects. If there are ever any questions that you need to discuss with your child’s class teacher, please do not hesitate to contact the office to make an appointment. We hope that by working together, we can ensure your child has a highly successful and enjoyable year.