• All of our Reception children start in this pathway so there are a range of learning styles and needs.
  • This is our pupils first step into their school journey towards developing learning life skills and staff spend the year supporting the children with school routines, communication, social and self-help skills.
  • Pupils follow a Developmental Curriculum that helps establish which pathway the children will move into following the Reception year. This curriculum meets the individual needs of the child, building on the experiences that they have already had to develop a strong foundation for future learning.
  • The Discovery Pathway lays the groundwork for children’s future success by providing a well-rounded experience in their first year.
  • The curriculum is based on 3 core areas of learning:
    • Communication and Language
    • Physical Development
    • Personal, Social and Emotional Development
  • And 4 specific areas of learning:
    • Literacy
    • Mathematics
    • Understanding the World
    • Expressive Art and Design