Anacondas

Welcome to Anaconda Class

Our teacher is called Jane and our teaching assistants are called Pam (HLTA), Sarah, Yevheniia, Emily, Olga and Megan.

The children in Anaconda Class follow 'SPARKLE CURRICULUM', which is delivered in a multi-sensory, creative way which will enable pupils to access learning using their senses through a holistic approach.

The SPARKLE CURRICULUM is:

· MOTIVATING Our pupils learn when they are interested, stimulated and engaged.

· RELEVANT It is relevant to the learning styles of the pupils and takes into account their prior knowledge and learning needs.

· CHALLENGING All teaching staff have high and realistic expectations of the pupils and, with specialised, inclusive teaching — progress is evident.

· FOCUSED Shared targets from EHCP, Physiotherapists, OT, SALT etc. are central to the pupils' provision.

Sparkle curriculum is predominantly made up of sensory-themed learning and therapeutic activities. More time will be spent on more beneficial, holistic and individualised activities, e.g. positioning in specialised equipment, visual stimulation, hand and finger work (exploration – sensory play), therapies (hydrotherapy, rebound therapy etc), movement, relaxation, Tac Pac, story massage etc.

IMPORTANT DATES

03.09.26 - Return to School; Start of the Autumn Term
15.09.26 - Flu vaccinations
16.09.26 – Meet your class staff from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
25.09.26 - Macmillan coffee morning
30.09.26 - Photo Day
24.10.26–01.11.26 – Half Term Holidays
02.11.26 - Return to School; Second Half Autumn Term
19.12.26–03.01.27 Christmas Holidays
04.01.26 - Return to School; Start of the Spring Term

TIMETABLE; WEEKLY KEY ACTIVITIES

Mondays – Swimming: Please make sure your child brings into school their swimming kit (plus jammers) and towel.

Tuesdays – Rebound and Soft Play

Wednesday – Visit the library in the afternoon, alternative weeks.

Fridays – Bus; Educational Visits

We are looking forward to showing you some of the activities we will be doing over this academic year.