Welcome to ARC
Your classes are Dove and Swift.
Dove: Your teacher is Miss Stephenson. Your class email address is dove@churchfields.q1e.org.uk
Swift: Your teacher is Mrs Wakefield. Your class email address is: swift@churchfields.q1e.org.uk
In most circumstances, questions can be answered here. If not, please send your email to arc@churchfields.q1e.org.uk and we will get back to you shortly.
The children are also supported by Mrs Aiyeki, Ms McEnery, Ms Merchant, Ms Hussey and Mrs Vimal.
In the ARC, all learning is personalised to meet each child’s individual needs. We closely assess progress against short-term targets linked to each child’s EHCP outcomes, which can be found on their personal learning plans and are reviewed termly.
Children’s achievements are also tracked in small steps using B Squared, allowing us to celebrate even the smallest successes.
For children working within the Engagement Model (Pathway 1), assessment is carried out carefully through written observations and photographic evidence.
Our Autumn Term Learning Theme: Fairy Tales
Literacy, Language, and Communication
• Developing communication skills such as attention, listening, turn -taking and requesting
• Writing skills, including constructing sentences using colourful semantics
• Vocabulary development, including pre-teaching key words and photo-to-symbol recognition
• Spelling and grammar
• Fine motor skills and handwriting
Some of the stories we will be reading: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Bean Stalk, Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs
Reading
Children will continue to develop decoding and phonetic fluency through one-to-one phonics teaching using the Little Wandle scheme, as well as by reading with an adult. Key texts in English lessons will further develop comprehension skills.
Maths
We will build a strong foundation in:
• Numbers and place value
• Adding and Subtracting
• Shape
Science
This term, our topic focuses on sound - we will be exploring how sounds travels, the pitch of sounds and the role of the hear when hearing sound.
Life Skills
Cooking and Food Exploration
Children will bake different types of bread.
They will explore different types of food, plan and make their own, and evaluate the results. This develops understanding of processes, following instructions, measuring, fine motor skills, and self-help skills.
Some children will take part in Food Sensory Exploration sessions, which provide a low-pressure, enjoyable way to explore different food textures.
Practical Life Skills
• Visiting the doctor and dentist
• First aid
• Healthy foods
PE
Your child’s PE days are:
Dove - Friday
Swift – Friday
Swimming
Swimming lessons will take place at Beckenham Spa on Mondays in the Autumn and Summer term.
Children will need to bring their swimming kit, towel, hairbrush/comb and optional bathing cap (all children with long hair must have their hair tied back).
Forest School
Forest School is on Tuesdays. Children will need to bring in a Forest School Kit bag to get changed into. Please make sure your Forest School kit bags are full of everything required.
Spare Clothing
Additionally, could you all please ensure that your children bring a spare change of clothes that can stay at school. The simplest error can cause a lot of discomfort to your children so we would like these stressful moments to be as comfortable for them as possible.
Communications between home and school
Please feel free to contact us via our class email if you have any questions or concerns. For a brief in-person chat, we are available at drop-off or pick-up times. Should a longer meeting be needed, this can be arranged by appointment.
Updates are shared through Seesaw, including photos of your child’s learning. A half-termly newsletter is also sent to keep you informed about all the exciting things happening in the ARC.
Additionally, please watch out for information about our parent coffee mornings, parent workshops, open classrooms, and the ARC Café (hosted by the children).
Thank you for all your support.
The ARC Team