Squirrels Class - KS1 / EYFS

The children in Squirrels follow a bespoke Early Learning Curriculum which supports the learning and development of children in their early years. It provides intentional, meaningful and purposeful activities which help the children move forward in their learning. Underpinning everything is a focus on the development of speech, language and communication strategies, with thorough monitoring and assessment to plan next steps.

Our interventions deliver a carefully structured programme of activities using evidence and researched based approaches. These include:

• Intensive Interaction (delivered with advice and support of a speech and language therapist)
• Attention Autism
• Communication Books
• Makaton Sign
• Identiplay (play based intervention)
• Sensory Circuits
• 1:1 and group Speech and Language Intervention (delivered by Magic Words)

A typical day in Squirrels may include:

Morning:

• Settling in and free play.
• Morning song, topic song
• Bucket time (Attention Autism)
• Learning through play session focussed on communication and social skills.
• Snack time
• Learning through play focussed on Intensive Interaction
• Soft play
• Lunch

Afternoon:

• Outdoor play in the courtyard
• Free play indoor and out
• Playground
• Sensory based activities
• Snack time
• Free play- songs and rhymes
• Home time