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Hardwick - Nursery/Reception

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.

Spring 2 Term 2025

 

As a mixed aged class, we have a 2-year cycle of planning. Our Spring 2 term topic is a geography focus theme ‘Explorers’. The title of our topic is:

 

What grows from an egg?

 

In this topic we are going to explore different creatures that grow from eggs. Observe caterpillars grow into a butterflies and understand its life cycle. Look at reversable and irreversible changes and suitable materials to protect fragile eggs and visit White Post farm to gain first hand experiences of animals and their young.

 

In our stand-alone subjects, we will be studying:

 

Subject

    Spring 2

PE

      Orienteering

PSHE

      Being responsible

RE

      What times are special and why? (Easter)

Music

      Our World

 

PE

Children should continue to attend school in PE wear on class PE days. Hardwick class has PE every Tuesday and Friday. Children to attend school in PE clothes and stay in this clothing all day. Information regarding PE uniform can be found on the school website.

 

Forest Friends

Forest Friends is back! 

Now the weather is hopefully getting warmer and dryer, we will begin our ‘forest friends’ sessions once more. The sessions will take place on Tuesday afternoons with Mrs Turner and Mrs Tannahill. Children will already be in PE clothing. So will only need wellies and waterproofs. The first forest friends’ session will take place on Tuesday 25th February and will run weekly. If you do not have waterproofs or wellies, school do have spares that can be provided.

 

Spring 1 Term 2025
 

Our theme for this term is:

 

How is Fritchley different to polar regions

 

We will look at the environment where we live, seasons and animals. Use geography skills to find the UK and Arctic regions on a globe and comparing animals in the UK to Polar animals and discussing different habitats.

 

Clothing

During winter months please send children in a warm coat, hat and gloves. Please make sure all items are clearly labelled.

 

PE

Children are now allowed to attend school in PE wear on their classes PE days. Hardwick class has PE every Tuesday and Friday. Children to attend school in PE clothes and stay in this clothing all day. Information regarding PE uniform can be found on the school website.

 

 

      Subject              Spring 1 
        PE        Fitness-Dodgeball 
        RE        What times are special and why?
        PHSE        Being Safe
        Music        Charanga-Everyone!
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:

 

Subject

    Autumn 2

PE

     Dance

PSHE

     Difference and Diversity

RE

     Why do Christians perform Nativity plays at Christmas

Music

     My Stories

 

 

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:

  

Subject  

Autumn 1

 

PE

Athletics

 

PSHE

Being Me

 

RE

Which stories are special and why?         

 

Music

Me!

 

 

   

 

Phonics
 
The children in Hardwick Class also take part in daily phonics sessions. We follow the 'Little Wandle' program to enable the children to learn their letters and sounds. More information for parents can be found here.
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.
Mathematics
 
 Mathematics in Hardwick class is taught daily through National Centre of Excellence and Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) and through White Rose Maths schemes. Click on links for more information  NCETM scheme  White Rose scheme
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