At Orleans, we are proud to offer a nurturing and inspiring Reception environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. With two well-equipped classrooms, a shared learning area and a dedicated Reception garden, our setting is designed to support creative, hands-on exploration every day.

Our Early Years proudly achieved an Outstanding judgment. Inspectors recognised how we nurture your child's resilience, perseverance, and emotional development in our caring environment, giving them the perfect start to their learning adventure.

 

Our children have access to the outdoors throughout the day in all weathers, enabling them to develop confidence and independence through play and discovery. Our experienced and caring Reception team is committed to helping every child reach their full potential. We warmly welcome visits—come and meet the team and see if our environment is the right fit for your child.

Our purpose-built Reception garden offers children the opportunity to step outside the classroom and continue their learning in a rich, engaging outdoor environment. Carefully designed to support all areas of physical, social, and academic development, our outside environment provides something for every learner — from curious young scientists exploring pond life to children who enjoy a quiet moment in the reading nook. Learning areas are thoughtfully planned around the seasons, children’s interests, and our curriculum, ensuring meaningful and exciting experiences all year round.

 

Here are our wonderful Reception classrooms!

 

To find out details of life in Reception, please have a look at the curriculum map that details learning across the year for each subject below. 

Further information to support your child at home can be found on the Reception Google Classroom.