Bees
Bee Class comprises of ten pupils from Years 5 and 6 and is led by the class teacher, Miss Beckley. The class follows a structured timetable, consistent with that of Butterflies and Squirrels, beginning each day with a period of social learning before transitioning to table-based activities. This approach provides pupils with a calm and predictable start to the day, supporting both engagement and readiness to learn.
Teaching and learning in Bee Class is delivered through a sensory and highly personalised approach. Pupils access their curriculum either on a one-to-one basis or within small groups, ensuring that provision is carefully adapted to meet individual learning profiles and developmental needs.
The development of social interaction and communication skills is a central focus. To facilitate this, the classroom functions as a Total Communication Environment, incorporating the use of visual symbols, Makaton signing, aided language display (ALD) boards, and talk buttons to promote inclusive and effective communication.