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 Summer 2 timetable

Curriculum Information for Parents. Summer Term 2 24/25
SubjectProfilesIdeas for home
MathsMaths for Summer 2 is Time. We have already begun considering this as some children have targets in this area. We will be telling the time on both analogue and digital clocks and begin using this to solve real world problems related to Maths such as timetables. Simply telling the time at home. Reading the clocks around your house. But also considering ‘How long until’ type questions and timing how long activities will take. Looking at public transport timetables.
English For English our theme is adventure. We will look at this theme across three genres: poems, stories and non chronological reports. As last half term, a lot of our focus will be using more advanced description to develop detail in our writing. Continuing checking comprehension whilst your children are reading by asking summarising and prediction questions. Discussing story features such as problem and resolution but also featyures of different types of writing, comparing and contrasting. Using thesauruses.
MusicOur Music is all about song lyrics. We will be listening to different songs of different styles. We will choose our favourite lyrics and consider their meaning. We will relate the lyrics to feelings. Repeating this process with songs you listen to at home would be perfect. Comparing and contrasting different musical genres.
PSHE In PSHE Beech’s topic is ‘Exercise.’ We will consider the importance of exercise for our health. We will also consider how to balance what we eat and how much we exercise. We will combine this with work on our body and hygiene. Go for a run! Bike riding. Perhaps the gym. Getting out and about in nature. Consider the exercise routines of sportspeople.
HistoryIn History we are looking at ‘The Great Fire of London.’ A lot of our emphasis will be looking at different historical sources. We will think about who their intended audience is We will also make shoebox dioramas. Books and the internet. Horrible Histories and similar. Perhaps considering in the context of AI… how this draws upon different sources and thinking about how reliable different sources are today.
Library Our focus in Library time will be on developing Library skills and independence in using the school library and reading books for pleasure.Enjoy reading and browsing books with you child just for pleasure. Have books and magazines around the house, if possible make reading and listening to stories part of your usual routine.
MFLWe will continue to look at the language, culture and cuisine of France. We are learning French with daily Duolingo.Researching on the internet and in books. Eating some traditional French food and describing it.
ComputingIn Computing we will continue to look at controllable devices. We will be getting the Bee Bots out and programming them with instructions for navigating the classroom. We will also be investigating other every day tech such as photocopiers. Practise using online platforms that let you direct a sprite around the screen.
PEPE is more Athletics. We will be looking at a different aspect each week from racing to javelin.We will continue regular yoga. Videos from Youtube such as Cosmic Kids.