Both Reception classes had a hugely enjoyable and informative day out on Thursday at Paradise Wildlife Park . For many of these children this was their first school trip and without exception, all 59 children were a pleasure to take and super young ambassadors for Morgans. Highlights included: seeing all the animals first hand and particularly the big cats, feeding the animals, the playground, the adventure playground!, lunch, the Animal Olympics (complete with low flying parrot), the double-decker coach and the discovery by Chloe that if 10 Reception children jump up and down in front of Meer cats, they will copy!

At Morgans we have both a morning and afternoon Nursery class and two Reception classes. In March 2007 we achieved the Hertfordshire Quality in Standards award for the quality of Education we provide.

Our Nursery and Reception classes work very closely together enabling us to become familiar with the children, providing valuable continuity and ensuring a smooth transition from Nursery in to full time education in Reception.

Fundamentally, we offer a carefully planned play-based curriculum throughout the Foundation Stage. As young children learn best by being active and involved in meaningful learning situations, this is the approach we use. Furthermore, positive experiences at this time can help children to become more confident, independent and well-motivated. Achieving success and receiving praise are vital at this stage.

Our curriculum is centred around topic work and incorporates all areas of the Early Learning Goals. Planning is based on a two yearly cycle so the children experience the topic in either Nursery or Reception. Our topics include All About Me, People Who Help Us, Animals, Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes, Toys, Clothes and Journeys as well as including the Seasons and various festivals.