“The best way to make children good is to make them happy.” – Oscar Wilde

Our Teacher is Hannah. 

The other adults who help us are Lily, Lauren, Sarah, Naomi and Sayarun. 

In Falcon class we have learners on the pre-semi and semi formal pathways. We love to learn through play based, multi-sensory and other meaningful opportunities such as adult led activities, child led play and experiences outside the classroom. These cross curricular learning experiences develop our functional skills, independence and increased access to our curriculum.

Through out our learning journey we focus on the following key areas:

Cognition & Learning

Communication & Language

Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Physical & Sensory

Independence & Self-help

Our progress and achievements are recorded in our work files, outdoor learning and creative journals, alongside our class learning journey display and floor book. Individual learning goals are set and also recorded through Evidence for Learning. We also share our exciting adventures and experiences on Class Dojo and on webpage. 

Reading and phonics

In Falcon class we love to read and explore texts across the curriculum. We read every day to embed the language and skills. 

Drama, small world and sensory experiences are used to explore texts. The children have access to reading books and bug club, both for their level. Reading books are sent home and changed every Friday. 

 Phonics is taught at children's individual phases, using their methods of communication, in morning tasks, phonics lesson starters and weekly phonics sessions. Some children may be identified for a reading or phonics interventions through our termly assessments. 

Our text this half term: 

Communication & Interaction 

In Falcon we have a huge focus on developing our communication skills. We do this through communication lessons and also through snack, play and outdoor learning. This is a lovely time when we all share exciting news from home, practice asking and answering questions and show an interest in each other. This helps us to build and maintain relationships with familiar people and build friends. 

Throughout the school day we use a total communication approach to develop and consolidate language.  PECs, Makaton and Widgit visuals are in all areas and used across all subjects. Colourful Semantics is used to support the understanding and application of new and topics words. Some children in class access a talk first communication session with songs and singing. Other communication based interventions take place such as, songs & rhymes sessions at the local library and local church. Jabadeo (intensive interaction), attention autism, talk first, equine therapy etc. 

Sensory

We all have opportunities throughout the school day to take a movement break and have a sensory snack as we know this is essential to support regulation and readiness to learn. 

Identified children will also take part in sessions such as;

Fun with Foods

Sensory processing

Rebound

Deep Pressure

Attention Autism

M.O.V.E

Light room time

As a school we have our 5 healthy aims in which we work hard to achieve each day

Dates for the diary:

6/5/25: Interschools sporting competition @ Oakhill college  

16/5/25: MFL day 

23/5/25: Break up for half term