A reception class, in the progression of a child from the nursery or foundation stage to the primary, gives the five-year-old a better chance to "receive", though less formally, educational support in ...

The pandemic has held back the learning of the youngest schoolchildren. A recent report has found that children in year one in the 2020-2021 academic year—those who had missed significant periods of ...

I have several pets at home which I take to school to enhance the experiences of my reception class, and to encourage good pet ownership. Their welfare is my responsibility and they never go home with ...

Your child's first day at school in reception class is a huge moment for both parents and little ones. MORE: A Back to School essentials checklist - the ultimate guide It may be the first time your ...

Schools are "picking up the pieces" as more children start reception without key skills such as speaking in full sentences or using the toilet independently, teaching unions have told the BBC. A third ...

Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Plus subscription to Express and Star you get full access to our award winning journalism for the news that matters to you and more. Children entering the ...

As the new school year starts, we want to celebrate the start of the learning journey for the newest additions. We’re inviting schools to send us their Reception class photos to mark this important ...

As Kent and Medway's new reception pupils settle into life at school, we are preparing to mark the moment with special keepsake supplements. The first term of the new school year is well underway, and ...

Children are back in school again, which means a fresh generation of excited kids are throwing on their uniforms for the first time for real. We have honoured the occasion by dipping into the archives ...