Welcome to Hardwick Class!
Hardwick Class is where we welcome the youngest learners into school to begin their learning journey. The children in this class are either in nursery (pre-school) or reception (the first year of school.) They are taught by Mrs Hurton and Mrs Deaville (HLTA), and supported by Mrs Hargreaves and Mrs Tannahill.
The children in this class have the best of both worlds - learning through play, exploration and communication whilst being able to join in with the day to day life of the whole school. Children in Hardwick follow the Early Years Framework. More information about this curriculum can be found here.
Daily Routine:
In Hardwick we complete phonics and maths learning in the mornings and have plenty of time to explore and play in our continuous provision both indoors and outdoors. Then in the afternoons we learn about our topic through a range of activities, as well as RE, PHSE, music, PE and 'Forest Friends'. Each term we introduce a new topic and use continuous provision themed around this topic.
Autumn 2 Term 2024
Our theme for this term is:
People who help us in the community
We will look at different occupations and roles of people in our community. Such as dentists, vets, police officers, doctors, fire officers and opticians. If anyone has any expert knowledge on any of the themes which we are covering this term or if you have any resources or books which your child would like to share with the class, these would be warmly welcomed as always. Please message me through ‘DoJo’ or speak to me on the gate.
Long term plan (cycle A) for further inform linked to Early Learning Goals and Development Matters.
Our stand alone subjects for this term are:
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Autumn 2
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PE
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Dance
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PSHE
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Difference and Diversity
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RE
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Why do Christians perform Nativity plays at Christmas
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Music
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My Stories
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Autumn 1 Term 2024
As a mixed aged class, we have a 2-year cycle of planning. Our autumn term topic is a history focus theme ‘Discovers’. The title of our topic is:
What do I know about the past?
We begin our school year by discovering the past. We will look at how we have changed since we were a baby. Sharing photos and talking about our families, we introduce the term ‘timeline’ and sequence pictures and events.
Long term plan (cycle A) for further inform linked to Early Learning Goals and Development Matters.
In our stand-alone subjects, we will be studying:
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Autumn 1
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PE
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Athletics
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PSHE
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Being Me
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RE
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Which stories are special and why?
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Music
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Me!
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Reading
Pie Corbett’s Reading Spine is a core of books that create a living library inside a child’s mind. It is a store of classics and essential reads that help children engage at a deeper level and enter the world of the story. Please follow the links below to give you an idea of some of the possible reading spines for each year group.
Useful information for parents of children starting reception in September:
Thinking of applying for a place for your child?
Please contact the school office (01773 852216) to arrange a tour of the school.
You can apply for a reception place from November 2024 through Derbyshire County Council by following the link here.
For nursery places, please contact Mrs Smith.
Thank you