Are you joining our class soon? Here is a booklet with some useful information for you.
Transition booklet LSC1
Class Teacher – Mrs A. Totterdale
Class Support – Ms R. Pugh and Mrs K. Matts
Our class is a happy, welcoming place where every child is nurtured and able to reach their full potential. Our aim is to develop positive relationships which support the children to feel safe and enable them to thrive. Through practical learning, teamwork and encouragement, pupils grow in confidence, build friendships, develop social skills and independence.
Our Day-
8.50-9.10 Registration/ breakfast and check in.
9.10-9.30 Sensory Circuits
9.30-10.30 Language and Literacy (Read Write Inc, Talk4Writing)
10.30-10.45- Break
10.45-11 Snack
11-12 Numeracy
12-12.10 Drillio
12.20-1.10 Lunch
1.10- 3 Enquiry time, Forest school, PE
3pm Home time.
Forest Schools-
We are lucky enough to have a fantastic Forest area within the school that the pupils get to experience through our Forest School Sessions-
Forest schools aims are;
- Building confidence and independence
- Feeling empathy for others and nature
- Physical fitness
- Improved mental health
- Learning by experience
- Exposure to manageable risk
- Better sleep and mood
Pupils will be able to join in with activities such as den building, making bug hotels, pond dipping, exploring the woodland, using tools and toasting marshmallows over fire.
How to Support Your Child at Home
Supporting your child at home plays an important role in their learning, confidence and wellbeing. Small, consistent actions can make a big difference.
Here are some simple ways you can help:
- Encourage a love of learning
Talk about what your child has learned at school and show interest in their work. Praise effort as well as achievement to help build confidence and resilience. - Read and talk together
Reading regularly with your child supports language development and comprehension. Talking about stories, feelings and experiences also helps develop emotional awareness. - Promote emotional wellbeing
Help your child name and talk about their feelings. Encourage calm strategies such as deep breathing, quiet time or drawing when emotions feel big. - Develop social skills
Practise turn‑taking, sharing and problem‑solving through games and play. Talking through social situations can help children feel more confident with others. - Stay connected with school
Regular communication with staff helps ensure your child receives consistent support both at home and in school.
Have a look at some of our favourite games for learning our letter sounds:
