Welcome to Ash

Teacher - Ash Nikki Thornton
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Ash Class is a small bespoke group consisting of 6 pupils with a curriculum tailored to the individual needs of the pupils including;

  • Improving their social skills
  • Semi informal curriculum preparing for adult life
  • Support in self-managing their emotional needs
  • Accessing the community to include work experience
  • Improving their independence
  • Improving their tolerance to challenging environments and situations
  • Making progress across the academic curriculum

Ash Widgit Timetable – Summer Term 1 – 25/26

 

 

 

Curriculum Information for parents. Summer Term 1 25/26
Strand and ProfileProfiles in ClassIdeas for home
Mathematics & Problem SolvingNumeracy:Group 1- We will be revisiting and gaining confidence in numbers 1-5 and one more and one less. Group 2- We will be revisiting numbers 1-10/20 We will be looking at number bonds, one more and one less. We will be developing our skills using practical activities and games. Enjoy number songs Number games Number crafts activities Sensor activities with numbers together.
Functional NumeracyWe will transfer skills learnt in our maths lessons in a functional way by cooking and shopping each week.
Communication & LiteracyLiteracy: Talk for Writing- Zog We will be studying different themes of the story including helping others, learning from our msitakes and never giving up, friendships and team work and challenging sterotypes. We immersing ourselves in the story through sensory play and exploration. Share stories together with repeated phrases to encourage participation such as Jack and the Beanstalk and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and discuss the different characters and settings
Phonics:We will continue to develop our phonics knowledge following our whole school approach using Twinkl phonics. We will be working with other pupils in Elm class learning phase 2 or 3 sounds.
Library Our focus in Library time will be on developing Library skills and independence in using the school library and reading books for pleasure. 1:1 reading
Expression & CreativityArtWe will be exploring moving lines with a focus on Artist Geoff Slater. We will be looking at different art and creating our own with a similar theme. We will be creating art using open line, parallel and variety line pictures. Explore hobbies at home – perhaps a craft or listening to different music together.
Developing Hobbies Pupils will have the opportunity to take part in different leisure activies such as local walks, The Patch, Physical Development and Choir each week.
MusicStudents will take part in choir each week learning to sing, sign and perform with their peers. They will also be able to express their opinions about it, helping them to develop their hobbies and communication.
Personal Development Road SafetyWe will be practising our road safety skills in a practical context by walking to the shops each week to buy our snacks. We will be developing our skills and confidence of being safe out in the community. Talk about how to be safe and practise road safety when out in the community together. Encourage supported independence when possible.
Community InclusionThis term we will continue accessing the community each week. We will have a focus on journey planning. Pupils will be encouraged to gather what we need, write shopping lists, pack bags, get snacks ready and plan timings of the trip.
Understanding the WorldMFLWe will take part in an MFL day focussing on France. We will learn about the country and culture by exploring the language, food, music and landscapesGo for a walk. Identify where is a safe place to cross. Point our any road signs – does your child recognise it? Can they identify where is a safe place to cross the road? Enjoy gardening together. Visit garden centres.
The PatchWe will visit the Patch each week to explore gardening as a hobby, health and safety using different tools and carrying out different tasks to help maintain the upkeep of the garden.
REWe will learn about the beliefs of Sikhism. We will listen to stories, play games, explore foods and textures and create crafts.
Physical DevelopmentPhysical DevelopmentAthletics - Each week we will practise our independence by changing in to PE kits. We will be trying a new athletics skill each week working individually or as a team. We will be developing our skills in javelin, long jump, shot-put, sprint running, long distance and relay. Encourage independence with dressing and undressing and see if there is a physical activity that your child enjoys.
Developing Hobbies Students will get to experience a different style of physical education then they will then have the opportunity to express their opinions. We will be visiting different parks each week to explore outdoor gym equipment and games.
Independent living Cooking and life skillsEach week we will be practising making simple meals independently. We will practise our independence skills, follow instructions and carry out the task. We will be making life skills meals to send home such as pasta bakes, shepherd’s pie, stir fry etc. Encourage independence at home to complete different life skills tasks i.e. making the bed,
Food facts and cookeryWe will be looking at food groups, how to have a balanced diet and exploring healthy recipes.
Business EnterpriseThis term we will be working together as a class to raise money towards the school prom.
TransitionWe will continue thinking about transition after school. We will study the different chosen provisions. We wil use Zones of Regulation to help break down our thoughts about places. We will visit our chosen places regulary with support of social stories.
Fine Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Each Friday we will take part in Dough Disco copying fine motor skills, we will take part in fine motor skills like threading and stickers.