This year you are lucky enough to have Mrs Russell teaching you. 

You will also have Mrs Stringer and Mrs Copeland each day. 

Our current topic is: People who help us

This half-term we are going to be learning all about people who help us. Whether this be adults in school, at home or in the community. We are going to be learning about people who help us in an emergency, people who help us with our health and also about fictional characters like superheroes! 

Our Learning focus will be: 

Week 1 

-Build relationships with our adults and peers

-To adjust back in to a new routine 

-Begin to understand boundaries within the routine and transition successfully. 

Week 2

EYFS Learning Intentions

-Recognise familiar adults in school.

-Begin to talk about the jobs people do.

-Develop confidence in asking trusted adults for help.

-Use new vocabulary related to school.

-Count objects to 10 (or individual target).

-Explore different roles through imaginative play.

Key Stage 1 Learning Intentions

-Identify different roles within the school community.

-Describe how adults help keep us safe and support learning.

-Read and recognise topic vocabulary.

-Sort and classify objects using simple criteria.

-Create artwork representing members of the school community.

-Use technology to take photographs independently or with support.

Week 3

EYFS Learning Intentions

-Name emergency service workers.

-Recognise emergency vehicles.

-Understand that some people help us when there is danger.

-Explore different materials used in uniforms.

-Count and compare objects.

Key Stage 1 Learning Intentions

-Identify the roles of police, firefighters and paramedics.

-Explain simple ways emergency services help people.

-Compare old and modern emergency vehicles.

-Use directional language when programming Bee-Bots.

-Design and build an emergency vehicle.

Week 4

EYFS Learning Intentions

-Understand ways to keep healthy.

-Name basic body parts.

-Take part in role-play using medical equipment.

-Talk about healthy food choices.

-Develop confidence about visiting health professionals.

Key Stage 1 Learning Intentions

-Explain how health professionals help people.

-Identify healthy lifestyle choices.

-Investigate the five senses.

-Measure and compare height and length.

-Follow simple hygiene routines independently.

Week 5

EYFS Learning Intentions

-Name farm animals.

-Identify who helps care for animals.

-Explore animal habitats.

-Compare animals using simple vocabulary.

-Create animal artwork using different materials.

Key Stage 1 Learning Intentions

-Describe the basic needs of animals.

-Explain the role of farmers and vets.

-Compare habitats.

-Create simple structures for animals.

-Collect and sort information about animals.

Week 6

EYFS Learning Intentions

-Talk about what they enjoy doing.

-Recognise that everyone can help others.

-Share ideas through drawing, mark making or communication aids.

-Celebrate their achievements.

Key Stage 1 Learning Intentions

-Describe different occupations.

-Explain how jobs contribute to society.

-Present information about a chosen occupation.

-Create a design for a helper's uniform or workplace.

-Reflect on their own strengths and interests.

Week 7 

EYFS Learning Intentions

-Listen, understand and talk about superhero stories, characters and actions, using new vocabulary.

-Create marks, count and sort using super-hero-themed stories. 

- Recognise how people help others and understand that being kind, caring and brave can make someone a hero.

- Develop gross and fine motor skills through superhero movement challenges, obstacle courses, role play and creative activities.

- Use imagination to create and role-play superheroes, while beginning to understand the difference between fictional superheroes and real-life people who help us.

KS1 Learning Intentions

-Listen to, discuss and respond to superhero stories, identifying characters, settings, problems, feelings and key events.

-Use descriptive vocabulary and simple sentences to create and describe a superhero.

-Explore the qualities that make someone a hero, recognising the importance of kindness, bravery, teamwork and helping others.

-Explore different materials to create a superhero cape/mask. Which material is best?

 - Complete super hero challenges using numbers within 20 – addition, subtraction and number bonds.

Our curriculum is flexible and unique to each individual and will be adapted to suit the different stages of development that the child is currently working at. 

Our routine will be flexible based on the needs of the children. However, there will be structured elements to the day. 

You can drop your child off between 8:40am-9am through the entrance to the classroom. 

Children will take part in indoor and outdoor play each day, so please send in coats/hats/sun cream etc. depending on the weather. 

Children will have access to snack each day, as well as take part in our toothbrushing programme. 

They will do phonics daily, access their specific interventions as well as learn new concepts and skills within their current topic. 

Specific learning activities will be mapped out throughout the week for your child to access, depending on their developmental level. Our activities will be ambitious to encourage all learners to reach for the stars! 

Communication and language will be at the heart of everything that we do, removing barriers and encouraging communication within all elements of the school day. 

Children will have the opportunity to work with staff, build relationships with other children and integrate into different social situations with tailored support. 

The children will have lunch within the classroom and will be supported by staff when doing so. 

Forest school will take place on Wednesday's - please bring suitable footwear and waterproof coats. 

PE will take place on Fridays. 

Children can be collected between 3pm-3:15pm at the latest, via The Nurture Centre entrance. 

Should our routine change in any way, Mrs Russell will inform you of this. Children will be prepared for any changes, whether this is planned or at the last minute. 

We will be doing lots of intervention that is specific to your child during their time at school with us. This will involve 1:1 activities, small group and larger group scenarios, depending on where your child is currently working at. We will assess each child throughout the half-term on their engagement with this and adapt where necessary. We will have a focus on communication and language and this will be threaded through the curriculum and the interventions that we will engage in. 

We will be communicating through Tapestry each week. Please look out for observations, photos, messages and letters. We would love for you to add some of your own pictures. Share with us your weekend adventures. We will use these as a talking point within the class.