• Recommended reads for Reception class

We have an amazing forest school site dedicated to our Early Years! The children can cook on fires, climb trees, make potions, use bow saws, create shelters, role play, swing on rope swings, and much more! This helps with a huge range of skills, including physical, social, communication, resilience and creativity!

Reception at St Joseph’s takes each unique child and nurtures every aspect of their learning and development through the provision of an enabling environment and positive relationships. We work closely as a team, using each of our strengths to get the best outcomes for each child and ensure they are given every opportunity to reach their potential. We use our knowledge of the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning to foster positive attitudes to learning and school life which will carry the children throughout their school journey. Our aim is always to work closely with parents to benefit each child and ensure that all adults are working as a team with the children’s best interests at the heart of everything they do.

Our First Aid trained staff are:

Mrs K Sweeney - Outdoors and Paediatric

Mrs D Archer-  Paediatric

Mr J Brett - Outdoors and Paediatric

Miss Paxton - Level 3 Emergency First Aid / Safe Aid - Intensive bleed training

• Milk Milk is free for children under 5. After the age of 5 you can choose if you pay for it. You must register, either way, at the website provided!

• Internet safety Internet safety is very important. Have a look at the site below for ideas to promote internet safety.