Our Classes
Class Organisation
We have 3 Classes, named after trees which can be found in our school grounds. The classes have mixed ages:
Willow: Years R , 1 and 2 This consists of children in the Early Years and Key Stage 1
Beech: Years 3 and 4 This consists of children in Lower Key Stage 2
Oak: Years 5 and 6 This consists of children in Upper Key Stage 2
Year 2 children are taught separately during the morning.
Benefits of Mixed-age Classes
In our mixed-age classes, pupils stay with the same teacher for 2-3 years. This allows the teacher to develop a deeper understanding of a pupil’s strengths and needs, and puts them in a better position to support their learning. Older children have the opportunity to serve as mentors and to take leadership roles and younger pupils are able to accomplish tasks, they could not do without the assistance of older children.
Teaching Staff
Willow: Mrs Radley Years R and 1 children morning, Years R/1/2 in the afternoon
Willow: Mrs Halfacree Working mostly with Year 2 (Mornings and Wednesday afternoon)
Beech: Miss Cain Year 3 and 4
Oak: Miss Spencer Year 5 and 6
PPA cover: Supply Teachers
SENCO: Mrs Roberts: Thursdays
Teaching Assistants
Mrs Bynre works with the children in Willow Class
Miss Roberts works 1:1 with children in Willow Class
Mrs Norris holds are morning settling in session for those who need extra suport. Also Mrs Norris supports individual groups children in Oak class
Miss Kitka holds are sensory circuit morning group. Also Miss Kitka works with individual children and small groups throughout the school