Welcome to Oak

Teacher Cate Sadler-Barker
Photo of Cate Sadler-Barker

Welcome to Oak class!

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Oak is a class of 10 students with diverse needs and abilities. They are supported by three members of staff. We use a total communication approach; this includes SingAlong, symbols and verbal, to communicate our wishes, needs, feelings and knowledge.
We follow a broad curriculum which consists of formal learning in a wide range of subjects (English, Maths, Science, PSHE, Art, Computing, DT, Humanities, MFL, Music, PE) alongside an informal curriculum which includes various therapies (hydro, music, sensory) and support around our EHCP outcomes.
We also follow a PfAL (Preparing for Adult Life) curriculum, which encourages independence and competency in a wide range of life skills. This is supported by our weekly visits to the Patch and our regular visits around the local community.
All class activities are differentiated and tailored to meet individual needs and interests, meaning the pupils are happy to learn, they have lots of fun and build their confidence in many areas.

Oak Symbol Timetable – Autumn 2

Spring term 1 24/25 Topic -
SubjectProfilesIdeas for home
English
Maths
PSHE and Citizenship
Computing
Science
Art
PE
Understanding the World -Community Safety
Understanding the World - Accessing and Living in the Wider World
EHCP/PLGs
History (led by Nikki Wardell)
DT (led by Nikki Wardell)
MFL - German (led by Nikki Wardell)
RE (Religious Education) (Led by Nikki Wardell)
We would love to hear about anything that you have done at home and celebrate this with the class. Please email any photos to Miss S-B (csadlerbar8rrf@nsix.org.uk), or pop a note in the diary.