Welcome to Sycamore

Teacher Jacob Millin

Appointed 19/10/2020
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Sycamore is part of the Sixth Form Unit. We aim to develop our independence, communication, numeracy and life skills, during our time in Sycamore.

As we work towards transitioning into our adult lives and onto our next steps. We constantly develop our communication skills. We aim to communicate effectively with our peers and other members of our community. We access the community for shopping, swimming and café trips. We also visit transition venues to get a feel of the environments we will be moving onto when we leave sixth form and SWS. We communicate our preferences through signs, symbols and body language and gestures. As a class, we are undertaking various projects throughout this school year.  Throughout this year we will be completing projects at the patch, the new reef swimming complex in Sheringham and accessing the local community to practice are shopping skills.
We  are always encouraged and supported to reach our potential and be happy and enjoy our time at school.

Sycamore timetable – Spring term 1 – 25/26

Curriculum Information for parentsSpring Term 1 25/26
SubjectProfilesIdeas for home
Communication & LiteracyThis half term, pupils will explore suspense writing through the book Into the Forest by Anthony Browne. They will learn how authors build tension using description, sentence structure and powerful vocabulary. Pupils will take part in activities that help them imitate examples of suspense from the story before creating their own ideas.Ask your child what they think about the story. Encourage them to describe the settings and talk about how writers make a reader feel excited or nervous.
Mathematics & Problem SolvingPupils will be following our White Rose-aligned pathway so that all pupils access the same topic through careful differentiation. There will be a strong emphasis on practical maths, reasoning, and applying number skills to real-life problems. The Spring Term centres around an understanding of the functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Involve your child in everyday maths—reading timetables, comparing prices, measuring ingredients, sharing items fairly, or timing daily routines.
Understanding The WorldThis half term we continue with our theme of relationships and human rights, helping pupils understand fairness, respect and how rights can protect people. Pupils will explore simple case studies and discuss how we can help others and treat people with respect.Ask your child what “fairness” means to them or how they can show kindness in their daily life.
Personal DevelopmentWe will continue with our focus on online safety, including understanding digital footprints, recognising fake news and exploring how to stay safe when using social media, games and websites.Discuss with your child how they feel about their online presence. Are they unsure of anything? Do they feel safe when they are online?
Expression and CreativityPupils will have the opportunity to choose and explore a range of Art, DT and creative options throughout the Spring Term. This half term, we will focus on abstract art and linking colour with themes and emotionEncourage your child to talk about what they have created each week. Check out Evidence for Learning to see examples of what they have created.
PEThis half term focuses on health and fitness, including simple circuits, moving safely, and improving stamina. Pupils will also continue to take part in regular walking sessions within the community.Getting out and about can be more difficult in the winter months, but try to encourage your child to remain active throughout the half term.
TITANPupils will attend regular walking trips in order to practise their road safety skills. This will be within Sheringham and aims to improve knowledge and confidence in becoming more Explore road signs when you are out and about together. What do they mean? If you do not know, use the internet to find out.