Workshop highlights included:

• Helping children talk about their feelings through simple words and stories

• Using routines and visual tools to create predictability and comfort

• Practical strategies to support children in managing and understanding their emotions

Please refer back to the shared slides from the session for more details and practical tips.

We have restyled our learning provision in the corridor to embed learning opportunities through play.  It is wonderful to see the creative thinking taking place and the conversations the children are having amongst themselves and how this thinking translates into their learning in the classroom.  In Year 2, the children have been looking at different ways to represent number and making predictions using picture clues.  They have looked at synonyms for emotions and feelings in preparation for our upcoming IPC unit.

New challenges like solving problems together or navigating disagreements are helping them grow stronger bonds. It is lovely to see laughter, empathy, and encouragement are becoming part of their daily routine. As they face unfamiliar tasks, they’re learning that friendship means showing up for each other. Together, they’re building a classroom, Milepost and wider community where everyone belongs.

From 7:40 every morning, children who arrive at school a little early are able to take advantage of extra reading time. In Milepost 3, children benefit from reading to their teacher, their LSA or a member of the ANT team. Children can also spend time reading independently or with their peers. They even have opportunities to use technology to develop their reading skills and build their vocabulary. 

With 20 minutes of extra reading time on offer every day, those children who arrive at school at 7:40 will benefit from 13 hours of additional reading before the first half term break in October.