During the last few weeks various bodies have been discussing the New Labour plan for education, including the reception class for pre- primary years. I have discovered that there are mixed feelings ...

The Oxford English Reference Dictionary defines reception, thus: The act or an instance of receiving or the process of being received. Therefore the educational term “Reception Class” can in no manner ...

A good teacher in a reception class means a child is likely to earn more in later life, a study has found. Four-year-olds with the most effective teachers can expect to earn between £2,000 and £7,500 ...

SOME of the smallest – and largest – reception classes in Flintshire have been settling into school life and making new friends. SOME of the smallest – and largest – reception classes in Flintshire ...

Children who are taught well during their first year of primary school are likely to earn more than their peers in later life, a study has shown. Pupils in the most effective reception classes can ...

Today we've published our picture special featuring 70 classes of Reception year pupils beaming in their first days of school. Our 16-page First Class is printed in today's Daily Echo and shows off ...

“It has been such a pleasure to welcome the children to Owl Class and the Seaford Community,” said Lizzie. “Reception is all about inspiring the children to love to learn and it was a joy to watch ...

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