--- title: "Reception" url: "https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/curriculum/year-groups/reception" school: "Manor Park Primary School" --- # Reception Early Years Foundation Stage · 2026–27 Reception Together we belong, together we succeed. A warm welcome to Reception at Manor Park. ## Our themes and experiences We have an exciting year of learning and discovery ahead, filled with lots of wonderful experiences, new adventures and opportunities to explore. Throughout the year, our topics will take us on a journey from Marvellous Me, where we will learn all about ourselves and our families, to Starry Skies, exploring light and dark. We will enjoy traditional tales in Once Upon a Time, discover amazing animals in African Safari, and get our hands busy planting and exploring the natural world in Nature Detectives. As the warmer weather arrives, we will set off on Island Adventures, discovering all about summer, the seaside and pirates! Additionally, we will enjoy weekly Forest School sessions, giving us the chance to explore, play and learn outdoors in all weathers. We are also looking forward to some special experiences, including a trip to the theatre to watch The Gruffalo's Child, a visit to a local nature reserve as part of our Nature Detectives topic, and sharing the magic of Christmas with our very own Nativity performance. It promises to be a fantastic year full of curiosity, creativity, laughter and learning! ## Learning in Reception In Reception, our teaching and learning is based around the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We focus on the three Prime Areas – Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development – which provide the foundations for successful learning. Alongside these, we develop children's knowledge and skills through the four Specific Areas – Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. Through a balance of play-based learning, adult-led activities and independent exploration, we create exciting opportunities for children to develop their confidence, curiosity and independence. We aim to nurture a love of learning, ensuring every child feels supported, challenged and ready to take their next steps. For further information, please see our EYFS curriculum page. ## Termly curriculum maps Autumn termCurriculum map coming soon Spring termCurriculum map coming soon Summer termCurriculum map coming soon ## Questions or queries? Miss Carr is the phase leader. Please contact your child’s class teacher through Class Dojo, or get in touch via the school office at . ![Manor Park Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/images/logo/Untitled_design_(18).png) ### Manor Park Primary School Ulverscroft Road Coventry CV3 5EZ 024 7650 1736 ### Quick Links: - [Ofsted](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/key-information/ofsted-and-performance-data) - [MyChildAtSchool - Login](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [ClassDojo for Parents - Login](https://home.classdojo.com/#/login) © Copyright 2025–2026 Manor Park Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/images/splash/manor_park_open_visits_18_nov_2026.png)