Welcome to Peppard Class

Welcome to Peppard Class, where our Reception children begin their exciting journey at Peppard.

Our class teacher is Miss Lawrence, with Mrs Wall and Mrs Cleall supporting our learning throughout the week.

We are a small, friendly and welcoming class where every child is known and valued. Our priority is to help children feel happy, safe and confident at school, building strong relationships and developing a real love of learning through play, exploration and carefully planned experiences.

We encourage children to be curious, independent and brave enough to have a go, while learning how to work, play and grow together.

Learning in Reception

Learning in Peppard Class is active, exciting and full of opportunities to explore.

Our children learn through a balance of purposeful play, adult-led activities and child-initiated learning, both inside the classroom and outdoors. Throughout the year, we support children to develop their communication, early reading, writing and mathematical skills alongside their physical, social and emotional development.

Most importantly, we want children to develop the confidence, independence and curiosity that will provide strong foundations for their journey through school.

PE & Forest School

Being active and learning outdoors are important parts of life in Peppard Class.

Our PE sessions are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this term.

On Thursday mornings, we have Forest School, giving children the opportunity to explore, investigate, take appropriate risks and develop confidence and independence through learning outdoors.

We are incredibly fortunate to have Peppard Common on our doorstep and make the most of the wonderful outdoor learning opportunities it provides.

Reading at Home

Learning to read is an exciting part of Reception, and your support at home makes a huge difference.

Please read with your child regularly and record this in their Reading Record. We ask families to read at least three times each week, although a little reading every day is even better.

Reading together doesn't always have to mean your child reading to you. Sharing stories, talking about pictures, predicting what might happen next and enjoying a favourite book together all help to develop confident, enthusiastic readers.

Reading books are changed on Mondays and will be changed again ready for the weekend.

Ready for the School Day

A few things help us to make sure everyone is ready for a happy and successful day:

• Please bring a named water bottle and reading books every day.
• As we spend lots of time learning and playing outdoors, children should have a pair of wellies or suitable outdoor shoes in school.
• Our welly rack is located outside the Peppard corridor – particularly useful during the wetter months when Peppard Common can get very muddy!
• Please make sure that clothing and belongings are clearly named. Reception children are developing their independence, so this really helps us to return everything to the right person.

Working Together

Starting school is an important milestone for children and their families, and we really value the partnership between home and school.

If you have a question, concern or simply something you think we should know about your child, please speak to us. Working closely together helps us to make sure every child feels safe, settled, valued and ready to flourish.

Safeguarding

The safety and wellbeing of our children is always our highest priority.

If you have any concerns about your child's safety or wellbeing, please speak to a member of staff or Mrs Wakefield, our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).