"Education is the key to unlocking the world. It is the passport to freedom."

Oprah Winfrey

Our teacher is Keara.

Others adults that help us learn are Beth, Nicole, Lauren and Lily. Zeenat also helps us at lunchtimes.

In Eagle Class, we love to get practical whilst learning. We like to be hands-on and use real life equipment and resources to support and enhance our learning. We follow our Whole School curriculum- White Ash Progression document which is split into different pathways.  We use this to create our ILP's (Individual Learning Plans). These are targets which we work on each day in school and are changed 3 times a year.

Within our class all 10 pupils are working within the Pre-semi formal curriculum

Cognition & Learning

Communication & Language

Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Physical & Sensory

Independence & Self-help

Communication and Interaction

Within our class we promote our communication skills through lots of different experiences and activities. We take part within and/or use:

Attention Autism

Talk first sessions

Intensive interaction sessions

Sensory gym visits

Makaton signs

Local library visits

PECs- picture exchange

Widgit symbols

ICT technology

Interventions by our HLTAs

Some pupils have sensory diets which means they may need additional activities throughout the day to help regulate their bodies in order to be ready to learn. This may be going for walks, using the climbing equipment or bouncing on the trampettes! We love to use the trampoline for Rebound sessions and the Sensory light room to explore technology and the world around us. We are always busy learning and having fun with our friends!

Reading and Phonics

In Eagle class we love our reading corner, we have lots of books available for our pupils to access and read daily. We read every morning during our morning work. Lots of adult input to develop phonetic knowledge and comprehension skills. We have a themed text for each half term which we read and use props alongside the text. The resources and props enable us to use role play and drama to understand the text further. Our phonics knowledge is built upon by using songs, visual aids, videos and practical resources following our scheme 'Bug Club'. All of our pupils are working within Phase 1 for Phonics.

In Summer 1, we will be following simple sets of instructions linking to our topic 'Great Britain'. We will be making Jam sandwiches, Scones and cups of tea.

PSHE and Life skills

We teach and support Life skills and PSHE through whole class lessons, class routines and experiences in the local community.

Life skills include; Functional self help skills, social skills, and vocational skills.

PSHE include; Rules and responsibilities, relationships, health and wellbeing, staying safe and Money.

These are through both the curriculum expectations and identified individual needs on ILPs

In addition, as a school we have our 5 Healthy Aims which we work hard every day to achieve.

Local Area learning Map

To support in class learning, interventions and personalised programmes Eagles can also access some of the following. You will be notified if your child has been identified as benefitting from these experiences. 

Click on the dates to enlarge.

Keep an eye on our   page for details on equipment needed for particular events.  

Children who attend swimming sessions please send kit in every week on their identified days.

Class Timetable

Alongside our main class timetable above, we have individual timetables as some Eagles access interventions and personalised programmes.