Welcome to Beech

Teacher - Oak Colin Heinink
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Welcome to Beech class!

Beech is a class of 10 students with diverse needs and abilities. They are supported by five 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 allows them to readily build their confidence in many areas.

 

Beech Time Table Spring term 1 – 25/26

Curriculum Information for Parents. Spring Term 1 25/26
Strand and ProfileProfiles in ClassIdeas for home
Communication and Literacy This half term we are looking at a new story called ‘I Can Catch a Monster’ with the focus being settings. We will begin by immersing ourselves in the book, focussing on our understanding of the plot and key themes We will also continue our weekly 1:1 reading and regular phonics/spelling sessions. Reading the book. Reading other books by. Discussing the order of events in the book, the theme and the characters Segmenting and blending with Rhino Readers. Summarising and predicting with any text you read. It also helps to relate events in stories to the children’s own lives. Visiting the library and enjoying chapter books together.
Mathematics and Problem SolvingMaths is learning about Shape. We will consider the properties of 2D and 3D shapes as well as problems involving shape. We will continue to use the White Rose Maths materials as well as having more practical sessions. In Computing we are familiarising ourselves with email. We will use our school email addresses to send and receive. We will also look at different uses for email and structure our own. Every half term we check in with issues around internet safety too. Looking at shapes and patterns in the world around us. Describing the shapes of things. Considering how shape is used in objects and buildings. Talk to your child when you are sending an email and why so that they can appreciate how integral it is to so many aspects of life.
Personal DevelopmentIn PSHE we are considering rights and responsibilities. We will begin by identifying these. We will look at how they vary between different groups such as adults and children. Then we will broaden this out to consider current affairs and places where human rights are at risk. Watching the news when appropriate and discussing the issues raised by items and how these effect what people can do in their daily lives. Identifying rules and responsibilities at home and why we have them. Identifying rules and responsibilities when out too.
Physical DevelopmentPE is ‘Moving a Ball With Accuracy.’ We will be working on throwing and catching skills as well as rolling and bowling. We will use these skills in relays and games. Cricket/rounders style games with family and friends. 10 pin bowling! Exercising at home and in the local area. Using your local leisure centre. Yoga and mindfulness videos from YouTube.
Understanding the World - GeographyGeography is learning about climate. We will be looking at each of the climate zones in turn by researching them on the internet. We will consider the difference between climate and weather and the political issues resulting from this. Internet and non-fiction book research. Watching news stories on climate.
Understanding the World - ScienceScience is looking at Forces. We will focus on friction and it’s effects.Identifying forces in the world around us. Considering when they are useful and not. This could even be related to weather.
Expression and Creativity - DTDesign Technology – Novelty crafts. The children will be considering techniques such as the use of magnets to design and make their own.Look at these crafts at home and in shops. Consider how they are assembled.
Expression and Creativity - ArtWe will look at abstract artist such as Kandinsky and Miro, copying their style.View art online and give opinions, comparing and contrasting with more realistic art.
Personalised LearningWe will be having twice weekly sessions to work on individual broken down EHCP targets.