Maple – Sheringham Woodfields School

Welcome to Maple

Teacher - Maple Heather Saunders

Maple is one of two classes in the sixth form which is based in the Annexe within Sheringham High School.

We are challenging our students to find their own way in the real world. They are using the knowledge they gained and skills they learned through the school to problem solve in real life situations and to prepare for the next step in their lives.

Staff will advise and give choices then allow the students to work things out for themselves, they help each other and are encouraged to ask for help in order for them to become as independent as possible.

We currently have 7 boys and 5 girls. You might think this means it is a quiet class but in fact everyone is chatty, cheerful and confident which means we have lots of fun, you will always hear a lot of laughter as we work hard together.

Come and see us – we’ll make you a cup of tea.

Maple timetable – Summer 1 – 2025

Curriculum Information for parents	Summer Term 1 24/25
Subject	In school	At home
Maths	Groups 1 & 2 will cover fractions, money, time and shape. Group 3 will cover decimals, money, time and shape. Group 4 will cover shape, decimals, negative numbers and units of measure.	Relate familiar events to times of the day, seasons, days of the week – discuss what you might be doing at the weekend. Use opportunities to tell the time especially using analogue clock face.
English	Each week we will be reading The Boy in the Suit by James Fox. We will be doing comprehension connected to this book each lesson. We will be learning about skimming and scanning, gaining information by comparing different texts and assessing the purpose of each type of text.	Use illustrations and captions to locate information. Practise reading in real life situations, look for the exit signs, read road signs, identify shops, look at prices and key words when shopping.
PD/PfAL	We will be learning various aspects of sex education. This will include: Relationships and gay sex. Sanitary protection including tampons. Condoms. How a baby is made. Erections. Personal hygiene. Myths and truths about sex. Drugs and alcohol Please contact me if you have any concerns about any aspects of the PSHE lessons.	Personal hygiene – please encourage them at home to shower/bath and change their clothes regularly as we will be discussing this at length. Healthy eating – we will be encouraging this and discussing daily.
Asdan Personal Development Programme	They will be completing the paperwork needed to submit their work for moderation. They will be learning new problem solving skills and complete work independently	Any opportunity to practise life skills such as using the phone, choosing and buying food independently, comparing prices, looking at best value and special offers
TITAN	Travel independence training across Norfolk. We will be going out most Thursday mornings to practise catching different buses, reading timetables and planning journeys	When using public transport encourage them to take the lead in planning and taking the bus or train. Point out timetables, bus stops, where to find information.
Art	We will be exploring Fantasy, Gothic, horror and dark art. Then moving onto our imaginary world in the future.	Take opportunities to look at artists and their work – not just paintings also sculptures including outdoors. Look for detail
Lifeskills Cooking	We will cook: Apple hand pies, cheese scones, millionaires shortbread, parmesan biscuits, salt & pepper breadsticks, sticky toffee flapjacks, sweet pizza, tear & share cheese rolls, veg & feta pies.	As much independent work in the kitchen at home as possible. Please send in a container to take their cooking home in.
Internet Safety	We will continue to look at the dangers of the internet and AI. This will be differentiated with Sycamore class to maintain appropriate discussion topics	Discussing appropriate use of the internet at home, looking at which apps they are using. Discussing the amount of time spent on the internet.
TTRS/ Driving Theory	TTRS is multisensory course that teaches touch typing to help students improve their reading and spelling skills. They will be able to work through the course at their own pace revisiting modules as needed.	Opportunities to use touch typing in a keyboard. Looking at the spelling of new words when out and about. Help write a shopping list at home. Point out driving signs and symbols when out, discuss the rules of the road when driving together.
Independent Living Skills	We will be looking how to complete a letter looking for employment filling in application forms. Completing C.V’s	Take opportunities to introduce real life events and activities such as getting involved in looking on line looking for opportunities
P.E.	This term summer 1 and 2 we will be looking at all aspect of track and field events : Running , jumping , throwing	Use opportunities to exercise at home. Going for a walk. Using stairs rather than lifts and escalators.