Welcome to the Foxes Class Page! 

The Team

Alex Mockler (Teacher)
Bethany Renwick (LSA)
Sally Stevenson (LSA)

Welcome to Foxes Class! We are a happy, hardworking and fun class where children are supported to grow academically, socially and emotionally in a nurturing and structured environment.

Important Information

• Our doors open at 8:45am and close at 9:00am. You can access our classroom through the gates on the left-hand side as you enter the school grounds, via the Woodlands Playground. Our school day finishes at 3:00pm, and you can collect your child via the same entrance.
• If you need alternative arrangements because you have a child at another school, please speak to a member of staff to arrange. 
• Our PE day is on a Wednesday, so please ensure your child comes into school according to the uniform policy (white t-shirt, navy/black shorts or trousers, black trainers). No sports tops. 
• Please can you remeber to pre-order your child's dinner on parent pay. If you need any support, please contact the school office.
• We use Tapestry as a way to show you what the children have been up to in class. If you need any support with this, our staff are happy to help.
• All correspondence from school will only be sent through the School Spider app. If you haven't done so already, please collect your login details from the main office, and download the app.
• Please check the school calender for upcoming events that are happening around school or in the Woodlands. 

Reminders

• Please provide your child with a labelled water bottle that can be used each day. There are facilities in school for these to be refilled.
• As we are a healthy school, can you please ensure that your child's water bottle is only filled with water or sugar-free cordial, and their snacks follow the Healthy Schools Policy (where possible). We do understand that some children struggle with foods, or have a diagnosis pertanining to this, so please make our staff aware and we will be happy to discuss this with you.
• Don't forget to clearly label any clothing/shoes with your child's name and class to prevent them getting mixed up or lost.
• Please provide your child with spare clothes and wellies if possible.
• If your child requires medication, please make staff aware and provide us with labelled and in date medicine/inhalers. 

An Overview of the Foxes Class

Foxes Class is designed for pupils who are able to communicate their needs and ideas, listen to adults and peers, and engage in more structured learning throughout the day. While we are a SEN class, our pupils are more independent learners and are able to take part in longer lessons, alongside regular movement breaks and outdoor learning to support their wellbeing. Our day begins with a morning presentation, where pupils talk about how they are feeling, discuss the weather and share how their morning has been. This helps children build confidence in speaking, develop emotional awareness and settle positively into the school day. Throughout the day, we focus on English, phonics and maths, alongside a wide range of creative activities such as arts and crafts, making learning engaging, practical and fun. We also build in plenty of brain breaks, outdoor time and movement activities to support focus and regulation.

Communication and Interaction

In Foxes Class, communication is at the heart of everything we do. Pupils are encouraged to use spoken language to express their thoughts, feelings and needs, and to listen and respond to others appropriately.

We support communication through:

• Daily opportunities for speaking and listening, including morning presentations
• Adult modelling of language and sentence structures
• Visual supports and prompts where needed
• Structured discussions and turn-taking activities

Children are supported to build confidence in communicating with adults and peers, helping them develop positive relationships and independence.

Cognition and Learning

Foxes Class pupils take part in a broad and engaging curriculum tailored to their individual needs. We spend significant time working on:

• English and phonics, focusing on reading, writing and early literacy skills
• Maths, developing number sense, problem-solving and practical skills

Lessons are structured, clear and well-paced, with high expectations supported by appropriate scaffolding. Pupils are encouraged to focus, listen and take pride in their learning, while still enjoying a fun and creative classroom environment.

Social and Emotional

Supporting pupils’ social and emotional wellbeing is a key focus in Foxes Class. We help children to:

• Recognise and talk about their emotions
• Develop positive relationships with peers and adults
• Build confidence, resilience and independence
• Learn how to manage feelings and behaviour in a safe and supportive way

Regular check-ins, praise, and clear routines help pupils feel secure and ready to learn.

Sensory Needs

All pupils in Foxes Class have individual sensory needs, which we support throughout the school day. We provide:

• Regular movement and brain breaks
• Opportunities for outdoor learning and play
• Sensory resources and activities where appropriate
• A balance of structured learning and active time

These supports help pupils stay regulated, focused and ready to engage in their learning.

Topics Overview

Autumn  - All about me! - It's Good to be Me! 

Autumn 2 - We Can Celebrate!

Spring 1 - The Natural World- Weather and Seasons

Spring 2 - The Natural World - It's a Bug's Life  (Mini-Beasts)

Summer 1 - Creatures Big and Small - On the Farm 

Summer 2 - Creatures Big and Small - In the Jungle