--- title: "Early Years - Reception Oak 2" url: "https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/ourlearning/early-years-Reception-Oak-2" school: "Bearwood Primary & Nursery School" --- # Early Years - Reception Oak 2 ## ![](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/images/contentimages/bearwood-image-7.png) ## Reception - Oak 2 - Reception – Oak 2 - Reception Curriculum Plans - A typical day in Reception Welcome to Oak 2, where our children take the next step in their learning journey and build on prior skills and knowledge. We provide a smooth and supportive transition for all children as they move into Reception, ensuring they feel confident, secure, and ready to learn. In Oak 2, children continue to develop their independence and love of learning through a carefully planned curriculum that encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. We set clear expectations that nurture each child’s confidence to take risks, solve problems, and become lifelong learners. Through purposeful play, focused teaching, and meaningful experiences, we help every child thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. In Oak 2, we truly live our school vision: Learning, Enjoying and Succeeding Together, preparing our children to embrace the wider world with enthusiasm, resilience, and pride. Oak Curriculum Newslettter Autumn 2(1) 159 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bearwood-school/files/documents/Oak__Curriculum_Newslettter_Autumn_2(1).pdf) Oak Curriculum Newsletter Autumn 1 131 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bearwood-school/files/documents/Oak__Curriculum_Newsletter__Autumn_1.pdf) | 8:45 am -9am | Fiddly fingers (developing fine motor skills), self-registration | |---|---| | 9:00-9:10am | Morning Meeting- discuss the weather, days of the week, share our day | | 9:10-9:25 am | Reading groups | | 9:25-9:45 am | Maths Meeting | | 9:45-10am | Snack | | 10:00-10:30 | Phonics | | 10:30-11:45 | Adventure time | | 12-1:00 pm | Lunch | | 1:00-1:30pm | Phonics blast, dough disco, foundation subject (PHSE, RE, MUSIC, P.E) | | 1:30-2:45pm | Maths and adventure time | | 2:45pm-3pm | Foundation subject (PHSE, RE, MUSIC, P.E) | | 3:00-3:30 | Story vote, class teddy, show and tell, discussion time, ready for home at 3:30pm | ### Our Learning - [Overview](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/ourlearning) - [Early Years - Nursery](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/ourlearning/early-years-nursery) - [Early Years - Reception](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/ourlearning/early-years-Reception-Oak-2) - [KS1 – Year 1/2 - Holly Base](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/ourlearning/ks1-year-1-2-holly-base) - [Lower KS2 – Year 3/4 – Willow Base](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/ourlearning/lower-ks2-year-3-4-willow-base) - [Upper KS2 – Year 5/6 – Maple Base](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/ourlearning/upper-ks2-year-5-6-maple-base) - [Subjects](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/subject-areas) - [Enrichment Opportunities](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/ourlearning/enrichment-opportunities) - [Home Learning](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/ourlearning/home-learning) - [Keeping Yourself Safe](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/keeping-yourself-safe) - [Anti-Bullying](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/parents-information/anti-bullying) ![Bearwood Primary & Nursery School](https://files.schudio.com/bearwood-school/images/logo/Untitled_design.png) ### Bearwood Primary & Nursery School Barons Road Bearwood Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9UN 01202 590703 ### Useful Links - [Contact Us](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/contact) - [Admissions](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/school/admissions) - Attendance - [Parent Information](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/parents-information) - Safeguarding ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 Bearwood Primary & Nursery School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.bearwood.poole.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)