Reception

	Mrs Howard EYFS Team Leader Turtles turtles@cockingtonprimary.org.uk
	Mrs Roderick Seals seals@cockingtonprimary.org.uk
	Mrs Dodgson Seals seals@cockingtonprimary.org.uk
	Miss Crosby Otters otters@cockingtonprimary.org.uk

Interactive Learning Diary

We use the Interactive Learning Diary to record your child's progress. You can access the ILD online by clicking the link below. You should have received a login code in a letter, however, if you have forgotten the code or are unable to login for any reason, please contact us.

Click here to access the Interactive Learning Diary.

This term's Curriculum Overview

Click here to view/download this term's curriculum overview.

How we teach phonics

The video below describes how we teach phonics here at Cockington Primary. You can use the methods described in the video with your child at home to help reinforce their phonics learning in school.

Welcome to our new Reception Children

Welcome to Cockington Primary School! We are so looking forward to meeting you and watching your little ones grow. It is such an exciting time for the children (and all of the adults too!) Please read the welcome letter for further information about how we can work together to help the children as they start school.

Speak to you all soon. Take care and Keep safe,

Mrs King and Mrs Howard

Head of School Team Leader of Reception

Welcome information for our new starters September 2020

Have you watched our welcome video? Click on this link to hear from some of our staff and find out some key information about when your child starts school.

Click here to read our welcome letter

Click here to read our welcome PowerPoint

How can I prepare my child for starting school?

To help your child to know what to expect in September, please read the following leaflet to them. It explains some of their daily routines and shares photos of their classrooms and activities on offer.

Welcome leaflet

Once you know which class your child will be in, take a look at the welcome videos made especially for them by their new teachers. Click on the links below.

Turtles class teacher Mrs Howard's welcome video

Otters class teacher Miss Crosby's welcome video

Seals class teacher Mrs Roderick's welcome video

Seals class teacher Mrs Dodgson's welcome video

To help your child to become even more familiar with their new teacher, spend some time together listening to a story:

Turtles class teacher Mrs Howard's story video

Otters class teacher Miss Crosby's story video

Seals class teacher Mrs Roderick's story video

Seals class teacher Mrs Dodgson's story video

Looking for fun things to do at home?

If you are looking for ways to entertain your pre-schooler at home this summer, we have lots of free ideas for you! Have a look through all of these suggestions.

Recommended websites to explore at home

Follow the Gruffalo on Facebook for live stories and songs performed by Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson - Songs and Activities Click on this website to hear some of her amazing and fun songs and also lots of activities and ideas to do at home.