Welcome to Ash class at

Callow End CE Primary School!

A very warm welcome to you all from Mrs Lindsey (Class Teacher & EYFS Lead) and Mrs Peck (Teaching Assistant). 

In Ash Class we value the different experiences and personalities of our children and enjoy watching them grow and progress throughout their Reception year.  We firmly believe that every child is a unique individual, with their own story, strengths and talents and we love being part of their journey to help nurture and guide them into reaching their full potential. Our curriculum is carefully planned to give our children the skills and knowledge they need to become kind, inquisitive, thoughtful young people.

Our curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The EYFS sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.  The ‘Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning’ underpin everything we do in Early Years. These guide staff to reflect on the different ways in which children learn. 

The curriculum is delivered through continual provision, whole class teaching and small group activities, which are designed to specifically target key areas of learning.  The learning opportunities we provide to children are exciting and enriching, with a key focus on extending their physical development and vocabulary whist enabling them to make connections across their learning.

Our environment is carefully set up to provide children with access to a range of free choice learning opportunities, which are initiated from their individual interests and the topics we focus on each half term. We always ensure children have time to explore a range of aspects of learning and development, including mark making (early writing); maths; creativity; reading; communication; and personal/social development. 

During times when children have free choice of activities, our experienced staff will intervene when needed to move their learning forward and to help them make progress. Key learning points are modelled and explored during our class group times or scaffolded through group work or with individuals.

Further information regarding our Callow End EYFS Curriculum can be found below.

We have clear 'checkpoints' that we assess children against throughout the year.  These are used in school to regularly assess children's progress and to ensure the right support is given to children who are not yet meeting the checkpoints at the expected times. 

What do your children need in school?

Every day in school your child should have;

  * A water bottle

  * A book bag with their reading book and reading diary inside

  * Wellies (these can be kept in school)

  * A waterproof coat or...

  * A warm coat, hat and gloves in the winter months or...

  * A sun hat in the summer/hot weather and sun cream (to be applied at home. We recommend the 8 hour protection creams

Please make sure that all items are clearly labelled!

PE

Ash class have PE sessions on a Monday morning where they need to wear

      * A blue Callow End PE t-shirt (with logo)

      * Black or Navy leggings/tracksuit bottoms

      * Black or Navy shorts in the summer months

      * Black pumps or trainers

Woodland School

What kind of activities do we offer in Woodland School?

The activities are varied throughout the year as they are very much child initiated and seasonal. Activities may include:

  * Mini beast hunting

  * Den building

  * Mud painting

  * Story telling

  * Creating clay tree sculptures

What to wear in Woodland School?

Children need to wear suitable clothing for potentially getting wet and dirty! They will need long sleeves and jogging bottoms or leggings and a pair of named wellies that they can keep in school.  We will provide them with waterproofs overalls when needed.     During the winter months we may ask them to bring woolly hats and gloves.