Welcome to Reception

This is a wonderful and important step in your child’s school journey, where we focus on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. Our dedicated team is here to support each child’s unique needs, ensuring they build confidence, independence, and a love for learning from the very start.

 

Coming Up in Reception

Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to over the coming weeks.

Spring Curriculum Letter

Important information about what’s happening in the second half of this term.

Read it here

Curriculum

Pupils in Reception are taught in accordance with the Department for Education’s early years foundation stage guidance. Topics are chosen to reflect pupil interests and needs.

Further information relating to curriculum is available on request – please contact the academy.

INSET Days for this term are:

  • Monday 13th April

Pupils should not attend school on this day.

The first day back for pupils after the Easter holidays is Tuesday 14th April 2026.

The first day back after May half term for pupils is Monday 1st June 2026.

Tower Hamlets has advised the provisional date of Wednesday 27th May 2026 for school closures for the celebration of Eid Ul-Adha.

 

Bank Holidays

Good Friday: Friday 3rd April 2026

Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25th May 2026

Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 31st August 2026

Term Dates
Start Tuesday, 14th April
End Tuesday, 21st July
Half Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 25th May
End Friday, 29th May