Our Learning

Outdoor Education

December 2025

Waves Class have thoroughly enjoyed their recent bus trip to the local park. The children loved exploring their local area, noticing new places and sharing their excitement with friends. Throughout the visit, they practised taking turns and helping one another, showing kindness and teamwork in everything they did. Many children even challenged themselves to try activities they might not normally attempt, showing great confidence and resilience.

Autumn Term 

November 2025

We have had such a wonderful Autumn Term in Waves Class, filled with new sensory experiences, connection, and many joyful moments of learning. One of our most exciting highlights was our very first mini-bus adventure to the park! Every child did amazingly well, and all the adults were incredibly proud of them.

Trips like this are especially valuable as they give children the chance to explore new surroundings at their own pace, experience different sights and sounds, and build confidence as they adapt to unfamiliar places. They also support independence, helping children feel secure while trying something new. During our visit to the park, there was rich and meaningful learning happening for every child.

From a Physical Development perspective, the children were wonderfully active—moving freely in their preferred way, climbing or exploring equipment, practising balance, and developing both gross- and fine-motor skills through movement, touch, and exploration of natural materials.

The outing also supported Personal, Social and Emotional Development. The children showed fantastic resilience and regulation skills as they coped with the journey, the new environment, and all the excitement that came with it. They shared space with others, took turns with gentle adult support, and celebrated each other’s successes. Many children showed growing confidence by trying activities that were new or challenging for them.

Understanding the World was enriched too, as the children connected with a real local place in a sensory and meaningful way. They noticed autumn leaves, listened to birds, felt the cold air, explored different textures underfoot, and recognised familiar sights from a new perspective. These real-world experiences help our children build awareness of their community and make links between what they see in school and what exists beyond it. Moments like these spark curiosity, support communication, and nurture a deeper sense of belonging and identity.

The children’s enthusiasm and confidence this half term have been truly inspiring. We can’t wait to build on this momentum with even more adventures, discoveries, and opportunities to help our Waves Class learners shine even brighter.

Settling In

September 2025

Waves Class have been busy settling into the new school year, exploring the different areas of the school and becoming familiar with their daily routines. They’ve enjoyed taking part in Forest School, where they’ve had the chance to connect with nature through outdoor learning and play.

Another highlight has been their PE sessions with Manchester City, where the children have been developing their physical skills, teamwork, and confidence through fun and engaging activities.