Welcome to Nursery
A warm welcome to all our new children and their families. Nursery is part of the 'Early Years Foundation Stage' in our school, Mrs Millard is the phase leader and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Millard via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk. We hope that by working together, we can ensure your child has a highly successful and enjoyable year.
Every child, at Manor Park, has an excellent start, embedding fundamental, firm foundations in order to propel them to success and unlock a world of potential that will prepare them well for the next stages in primary education and beyond. Every child will develop a lifelong love of learning where they will become risk-takers, problem solvers, curious explorers and confident communicators, linking in with our school qualities SOAR. We support our children in developing the skills needed in order to learn to listen, speak and meet the high expectations for behaviour by working together and being kind. Personal, social and emotional development and communication and language are curriculum areas which are prioritised within our settings. In our settings your children will experience an enabling, enticing environment which is warm and supportive. This in turn supports the children to begin to link learning to their play and exploration through our holistic provision. Every interaction between adult and child is high quality and used as an opportunity to expand and enrich children’s vocabulary. Through regularly hearing stories and rhymes, engaging in structured phonics lessons and through purposeful enhanced provision, children quickly absorb new language and confidently apply it. Our ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum is the cultural capital we know our pupils need so that they can gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they require for success. We support them to develop effective learning habits through the Characteristics of Effective Learning – Play and Exploration, Active Learning and Creative and Critical Thinking. We welcome and celebrate the diversity in our school community; we recognise that every child is unique and so we seek to provide a learning environment that helps children achieve their potential and support those who need additional help in order to maximise their chances of achieving ELG. Our inclusive approach to curriculum delivery ensures that all children are able to fully participate and learn alongside one another. Children’s needs are identified and learning is expertly scaffolded to support the children effectively. No child is left behind. Our children learn through their engagement with a range of exciting, stimulating and progressive learning opportunities. EYFS is structured around the provision of extensive opportunities for children to develop their learning and skills in PSED and Communication and Language. The provision within our setting delivers enriching and challenging experiences which support the development of the children and the curriculum is accessible both indoors and outdoors. The provision is designed in a cross-curricular manner which supports holistic learning and development, including understanding the world and expressive art and design, as well as to promote sustained shared thinking and active learning. Our planning is well-structured and ambitious, with our experienced staff ensuring that the children's next steps and individual stages of development are incorporated. Staff expertly observe, assess and identify next steps in learning, carefully listening and responding to children through every stage of their development. Observations and snapshots of learning are celebrated and shared with parents through our home-school learning platform, Seesaw. A strong partnership with parents is highly valued by our staff and good communication is of paramount importance in ensuring children’s needs are met. Our curriculum and its delivery ensure that children make good progress from their varied starting points. During their time in our EYFS, children make rapid progress towards their age-related expectations before transitioning. At the end of Reception, we strive for them to be at least in line with National Expectations; we have consistently exceeded this in the past few years. Our high standards of progress and achievement are driven by an enriched curriculum, enabling environment, and rigorous assessment processes. Our EYFS curriculum is centred on the needs of the children, inclusive of disadvantaged children and those with SEND. All children are observed and their learning evaluated via talking to children, looking at their achievements, observing their learning experiences and analysing data and progress. Every member of staff uses ongoing observational assessment to identify children’s starting points and plan experiences which ensure progress. Staff use observations to make formative assessments which inform future planning and ensure that all children build on their current knowledge and skills at a good pace. Summative assessment compares children’s attainment to age related expectations against the criteria in Development Matters. This is tracked using Otrack to ensure rates of progress are at least good for all children, including vulnerable groups. Our assessment judgements are moderated both in school and externally within our network of schools. The impact of our curriculum will also be measured by how effectively it helps our pupils develop into well-rounded individuals who embody our values and carry with them the knowledge, skills and attitudes which will make them lifelong learners and valuable future citizens. We endeavour for pupils to be Key Stage 1 ready and have our school values embedded by the time they leave Reception, preparing them for their future.EYFS Intent: why do we teach what we teach?
EYFS Implementation: how do we teach what we teach?
Welcome to Reception
A warm welcome to all our new children and their families. Reception is part of the 'Early Years Foundation Stage' in our school, Mrs Millard is the phase leader and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Millard via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk. We hope that by working together, we can ensure your child has a highly successful and enjoyable year.
EYFS Intent: why do we teach what we teach?
Every child, at Manor Park, has an excellent start, embedding fundamental, firm foundations in order to propel them to success and unlock a world of potential that will prepare them well for the next stages in primary education and beyond. Every child will develop a lifelong love of learning where they will become risk-takers, problem solvers, curious explorers and confident communicators, linking in with our school qualities SOAR.
We support our children in developing the skills needed in order to learn to listen, speak and meet the high expectations for behaviour by working together and being kind. Personal, social and emotional development and communication and language are curriculum areas which are prioritised within our settings. In our settings your children will experience an enabling, enticing environment which is warm and supportive. This in turn supports the children to begin to link learning to their play and exploration through our holistic provision.
Every interaction between adult and child is high quality and used as an opportunity to expand and enrich children’s vocabulary. Through regularly hearing stories and rhymes, engaging in structured phonics lessons and through purposeful enhanced provision, children quickly absorb new language and confidently apply it.
Our ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum is the cultural capital we know our pupils need so that they can gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they require for success. We support them to develop effective learning habits through the Characteristics of Effective Learning – Play and Exploration, Active Learning and Creative and Critical Thinking.
EYFS Implementation: how do we teach what we teach?
We welcome and celebrate the diversity in our school community; we recognise that every child is unique and so we seek to provide a learning environment that helps children achieve their potential and support those who need additional help in order to maximise their chances of achieving ELG. Our inclusive approach to curriculum delivery ensures that all children are able to fully participate and learn alongside one another. Children’s needs are identified and learning is expertly scaffolded to support the children effectively. No child is left behind.
Our children learn through their engagement with a range of exciting, stimulating and progressive learning opportunities. EYFS is structured around the provision of extensive opportunities for children to develop their learning and skills in PSED and Communication and Language. The provision within our setting delivers enriching and challenging experiences which support the development of the children and the curriculum is accessible both indoors and outdoors. The provision is designed in a cross-curricular manner which supports holistic learning and development, including understanding the world and expressive art and design, as well as to promote sustained shared thinking and active learning.
Our planning is well-structured and ambitious, with our experienced staff ensuring that the children's next steps and individual stages of development are incorporated. Staff expertly observe, assess and identify next steps in learning, carefully listening and responding to children through every stage of their development. Observations and snapshots of learning are celebrated and shared with parents through our home-school learning platform, Seesaw. A strong partnership with parents is highly valued by our staff and good communication is of paramount importance in ensuring children’s needs are met.
Our curriculum and its delivery ensure that children make good progress from their varied starting points. During their time in our EYFS, children make rapid progress towards their age-related expectations before transitioning. At the end of Reception, we strive for them to be at least in line with National Expectations; we have consistently exceeded this in the past few years. Our high standards of progress and achievement are driven by an enriched curriculum, enabling environment, and rigorous assessment processes.
Our EYFS curriculum is centred on the needs of the children, inclusive of disadvantaged children and those with SEND. All children are observed and their learning evaluated via talking to children, looking at their achievements, observing their learning experiences and analysing data and progress. Every member of staff uses ongoing observational assessment to identify children’s starting points and plan experiences which ensure progress. Staff use observations to make formative assessments which inform future planning and ensure that all children build on their current knowledge and skills at a good pace. Summative assessment compares children’s attainment to age related expectations against the criteria in Development Matters. This is tracked using Otrack to ensure rates of progress are at least good for all children, including vulnerable groups. Our assessment judgements are moderated both in school and externally within our network of schools.
The impact of our curriculum will also be measured by how effectively it helps our pupils develop into well-rounded individuals who embody our values and carry with them the knowledge, skills and attitudes which will make them lifelong learners and valuable future citizens. We endeavour for pupils to be Key Stage 1 ready and have our school values embedded by the time they leave Reception, preparing them for their future.
Early Reading at Manor Park
At Manor Park, we place a high priority on early reading and phonics and we work hard to develop a love of reading throughout the school. It is widely accepted that reading is one of the most powerful and important skills a child can learn and is often a predictor for early success. We recognise the powerful impact that parents have on their children and their child’s education and this is why we thoroughly appreciate you working alongside us throughout your child’s reading journey. Please look through our parent videos for tips on phonics and reading.
Welcome to Year One!
Year One is part of the ‘Lower Phase’ in our school. Mrs Moore is the phase leader, and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Moore via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk or on Class Dojo.
Year 1 is such a magical step in your child’s journey! This is the year when they begin to spread their wings—growing in independence, confidence, and curiosity. They’ll be taking on exciting new challenges, exploring fresh ideas with enthusiasm, and proudly taking ownership of their own learning. It’s a time when they discover just how much they can achieve—and they’ll do it with determination, joy, and a big smile!
Throughout the year, children will further develop their writing and maths skills through fun, hands-on lessons that link to our exciting curriculum. Each term is a new adventure, designed to spark imagination and inspire a lifelong love of learning. We’ll celebrate everyday heroes in our ‘Superhumans’ topic, with a special Superhero Day full of fun activities. In ‘Hear Me ROAR’, children will travel back in time to learn about dinosaurs, discover the story of Mary Anning, and enjoy a wonderful day out on our All the Wild Things trip. During ‘From London to Shanghai’, children will uncover the history of the Great Fire of London, brought to life by a visiting theatre group, and explore what life is like in two fascinating cities. Our topics and trips make learning unforgettable—helping children discover, explore, and shine every single day.
As a team, we love celebrating every success, big or small, and we’re right there to guide and support pupils through any challenges they may encounter. Our SOAR values are woven into everything we do, helping children develop strong personal qualities and a positive mindset. By the end of the year, they’ll be well-prepared, focused, and excited for the transition into Year 2 — ready to take on new challenges with pride and resilience.
If you ever have any questions or want to chat with your child’s class teacher, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — you can contact us through the school office or send a message via Class Dojo. We’re always happy to help! By working together, we can make sure your child has a fantastic, successful and enjoyable time in Year 1.
Early Reading at Manor Park
At Manor Park, we place a high priority on early reading and phonics and we work hard to develop a love of reading throughout the school. It is widely accepted that reading is one of the most powerful and important skills a child can learn and is often a predictor for early success. We recognise the powerful impact that parents have on their children and their child’s education and this is why we thoroughly appreciate you working alongside us throughout your child’s reading journey. Each class has a login, which will be shared with you, to access hundreds of exciting Oxford Reading Buddy books to encourage lots of reading at home. We also offer RWInc e-books so that you can support your child's reading at home, linked to what is being taught at school in phonics. Children are also encouraged to read for pleasure, taking home a library book weekly from our Big Red Library Bus.
Welcome to Year 2!
Year Two is part of the ‘Lower Phase’ in our school. Mrs Moore is the phase leader, and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Moore via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk or on Class Dojo.
Year 2 is an important year at school as children build on the skills they developed in Year 1 and gain even more confidence in their learning. We aim to ensure that your child has a happy and engaging year, full of inspiring activities and enjoyable learning experiences, while also striving for high standards in learning, progress, and achievement. It’s a year full of new challenges, where children take greater responsibility for their work, explore new ideas with curiosity and enthusiasm, and develop a real love of learning.
We can’t wait for the year ahead and all the adventures our curriculum has in store! Across the year, children will dive into three stimulating topics: ‘Around the World’, where they’ll explore and compare different countries, cultures, and lifestyles; ‘Our City in the Spotlight’, discovering all about Coventry, our local area, and nearby towns and villages; and ‘Conquering Land and Sea’, where they’ll meet famous explorers and pioneers from history.
Learning will come alive through a variety of hands-on trips and unforgettable WOW events: a medieval adventure at Warwick Castle, exploring Coventry’s rich history at the Herbert Art Gallery and Transport Museum, and a vibrant India Day complete with dressing up, dancing, and tasting delicious foods! These experiences are designed to inspire, delight, and ignite a love of learning every step of the way.
As a team, we love celebrating every success, big or small, and we’re right there to guide and support pupils through any challenges they may encounter. Our SOAR values are woven into everything we do, helping children develop strong personal qualities and a positive mindset. By the end of the year, they’ll be well-prepared, focused, and excited for the transition into Year 3 — ready to take on new challenges with pride and resilience.
If you ever have any questions or want to chat with your child’s class teacher, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — you can contact us through the school office or send a message via Class Dojo. We’re always happy to help! By working together, we can make sure your child has a fantastic, successful and enjoyable time in Year 2.
Early Reading at Manor Park
At Manor Park, we place a high priority on early reading and phonics and we work hard to develop a love of reading throughout the school. It is widely accepted that reading is one of the most powerful and important skills a child can learn and is often a predictor for early success. We recognise the powerful impact that parents have on their children and their child’s education and this is why we thoroughly appreciate you working alongside us throughout your child’s reading journey. Year 2 children each have a login, which will be shared with you, to access hundreds of exciting Oxford Reading Buddy books to encourage lots of reading at home. We also offer RWInc e-books so that you can support your child's reading at home, linked to what is being taught at school in phonics. Many children will be ready to start Accelerated Reader once they have completed the RWI programme and are proficient, fluent readers, where children can read longer chapter books and take exciting quizzes on what they have read. Children are also encouraged to read for pleasure, taking home a library book weekly from our Big Red Library Bus.
Welcome to Year 3!
Year Three is part of the ‘Middle Phase’ in our school. Mrs Scott is the phase leader for Year 3, and her role is to support the staff, children and families.
Year 3 is such a special milestone because it marks the start of the Key Stage 2 adventure and moving to the ‘big playground’! Children begin to step into a more grown-up role, taking on greater independence and responsibility, while being introduced to exciting new challenges in their learning. From tackling bigger numbers in maths and exploring fascinating periods in history, to hands-on science investigations and memorable trips, Year 3 is packed with opportunities that spark curiosity and build confidence. It’s also a time when friendships grow stronger and children develop important teamwork and life skills, setting the stage for a joyful and successful journey through Key Stage 2.
The children will be immersed into our Year 3 topics: ‘A Child’s Life’, ‘Food Glorious Food’ and ‘Across the Ages’. These topics offer fantastic learning opportunities and are enhanced by trips to Blists Hill Victorian Town and 2 wonderful WOW days. Children also start learning French and taking swimming lessons!
The children in Key Stage 2 no longer receive free fruit, so they are encouraged to bring in a health snack to eat at playtime.
As a team, we love celebrating every success, big or small, and we’re right there to guide and support pupils through any challenges they may encounter. Our SOAR values are woven into everything we do, helping children develop strong personal qualities and a positive mindset. By the end of the year, they’ll be well-prepared, focused, and excited for the transition into Year 4 - ready to take on new challenges with pride and resilience.
If you ever have any questions or want to chat with your child’s class teacher, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — you can contact us through the school office or send a message via Class Dojo. We’re always happy to help! By working together, we can make sure your child has a fantastic, successful and enjoyable time in Year 3.
Welcome to Year 4!
Year Four is part of the ‘Middle Phase’ in our school. Mrs Scott is the phase leader for Year 4, and her role is to support the staff, children and families.
In Year 4, we promote positivity, persistence and independence. We are a very hardworking year group, and we strive to ensure every child makes good progress and reaches their full potential, as well as having an enjoyable and memorable year. Friendships and teamwork continue to flourish, and children start to show real pride in being role models for younger pupils. Year 4 is all about building resilience, curiosity, and a sense of achievement as they prepare for the next exciting steps into Upper Phase. With growing confidence and independence, it is a year filled with the opportunities to shine.
We have some very exciting learning opportunities throughout the year, including our topics, ‘Chariots of Fire’, ‘Waves’ and ‘Invaders’. Children will be visited by a Roman soldier, have the opportunity to spend the day at Tamworth and will also have a fantastic opportunity to spend a 2-night residential exploring Whitby. We look forward to sharing information about these plans nearer the time.
As a team, we love celebrating every success, big or small, and we’re right there to guide and support pupils through any challenges they may encounter. Our SOAR values are woven into everything we do, helping children develop strong personal qualities and a positive mindset. By the end of the year, they’ll be well-prepared, focused, and excited for the transition into Year 5 - ready to take on new challenges with pride and resilience.
If you ever have any questions or want to chat with your child’s class teacher, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — you can contact us through the school office or send a message via Class Dojo. We’re always happy to help! By working together, we can make sure your child has a fantastic, successful and enjoyable time in Year 4.
Welcome to Year 5!
Year Five is part of the ‘Upper Phase’ in our school. Mrs Jelley is the phase leader and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Jelley via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk or on Class Dojo.
In Year 5, we’re proud to offer every child the chance to shine — not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. With a carefully designed curriculum and supportive environment, your child will be encouraged to grow in confidence, creativity and independence.
Our learning journey is packed with exciting, hands-on experiences that bring the curriculum to life through our immersive topics: ‘Walk Like an Egyptian’, ‘To Infinity and Beyond’, and ‘Spirit of Samba’. From stepping back in time to explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt, to launching into space at the National Space Centre in Leicester, and even stargazing inside a mobile planetarium, your child will be right at the heart of the action. And that's not all — we’ll also welcome a real-life Amazon rainforest explorer to share thrilling stories and discoveries from deep within the jungle!
As a team, we love celebrating every success, big or small, and we’re right there to guide and support pupils through any challenges they may encounter. Our SOAR values are woven into everything we do, helping children develop strong personal qualities and a positive mindset. By the end of the year, they’ll be well-prepared, focused, and excited for the transition into Year 6 — ready to take on new challenges with pride and resilience.
If you ever have any questions or want to chat with your child’s class teacher, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — you can contact us through the school office or send a message via Class Dojo. We’re always happy to help! By working together, we can make sure your child has a fantastic, successful and enjoyable time in Year 5.
Welcome to Year 6
Year Six is part of the ‘Upper Phase’ in our school. Mrs Jelley is the phase leader and her role is to support the staff, children and families. If you have any questions, concerns or positive feedback then we would love to hear from you. You can contact Mrs Jelley via the school office or by emailing admin@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk or on Class Dojo.
In Year 6, we love celebrating every achievement — whether it’s a big milestone or a small step forward — and we’re always here to support the children along the way. Our SOAR values are a big part of daily life in school, helping the children build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset. We’re here to make sure your child’s final year of primary school is not only fun and rewarding, but it also gives them the chance to shine; our goal is to equip every child with the confidence, skills, and knowledge they need to continue growing as independent learners ready to take on secondary school and beyond.
We’ve got an action-packed and inspiring year ahead, filled with unforgettable experiences and meaningful learning. Our enriched curriculum includes exciting topics like Rising from the Rubble, Frozen Planet, and Meet the Greeks — all designed to spark curiosity and give children the chance to explore, question, and lead their own learning through research and independent thinking.
To bring learning to life, we’ve planned a range of amazing opportunities, including an immersive WW2 experience day at Beaumanor Hall, a visit to Coventry Cathedral to see how the WW2 shaped our local history, and the chance to take part in a Remembrance service at War Memorial Park. We’ll also be welcoming a real-life polar explorer to share their incredible adventures and teach the children all about the polar regions.
And of course, one of the biggest highlights of the year — our residential trip to Dol-Y-Moch! It’s an unforgettable experience full of challenge, teamwork, and fun. Plus, we round off the year with our much-loved end-of-year treat day, celebrating everything the children have achieved during their time at Manor Park.
If you ever have any questions or want to chat with your child’s class teacher, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — you can contact us through the school office or send a message via Class Dojo. We’re always happy to help! By working together, we can make sure your child has a fantastic, successful and enjoyable time in Year 6. We’re looking forward to sharing this exciting journey with you!