Cherry 2026 - 2027

🌸🍒 Welcome to the Cherry Class page! 🍒🌸

A very warm welcome to all our Cherry Class families and friends! We are absolutely thrilled to begin another exciting year of learning, fun, friendship and adventure together. 🌟 We have lots of wonderful activities, exciting topics and memorable experiences planned for the children this term, and we cannot wait to share them with you! 🎉

🌸🍒 Cherry Class is made up of nine amazing children, taught by Christy (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and Katie (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), alongside our fantastic and dedicated Cherry staff team 🌟. Together, we create a nurturing, happy and engaging environment where every child is supported to grow in confidence, independence and achievement. 💖😊

🌟Exciting Learning Ahead! 🌟
There is so much to look forward to this autumn! From meeting Tudor kings and queens 👑🏰 to exploring fascinating homes around the world 🏡🌍, every week will be packed with exciting discoveries, creative activities and lots of opportunities to shine. 

What We'll Be Learning This Autumn Term:
🍁 Autumn Term 1 Theme: The Tudors and Stewarts 👑
🍁 Autumn Term 2 Theme: Houses and Homes Around the World 🏡

📖 English – Stories, poetry and information books linked to our topics 📖 
💬 Communication – Developed through every lesson, mealtime and daily activity 🗣️
🔢 Maths – Number, Statistics and Time 🖥️
🦔 Science – Forces and Earth & Space 🚀⭐
🏃‍♂️⚽ PE – Sensory Circuits, Adapted Sports and Dance 💃🏅
💻 Computing – Sorting Databases, Sound & Music, and Photos 🎵📸🖥️
🗺️ Geography – Houses and Homes Around the World 🌍🏠
👐 Makaton – Facial Features and Seasonal Signs ❄️
⛪☪️ RE – Morals through Christianity and Islam ❤️🤲
🇪🇸 Spanish – Hola! All About Me 👋😊
🎨 Art – Portraits 🖌️🖼️
🔨 DT – Fabric Faces and Christmas Crafts ✂️🧵
💖 PSHE – Self-awareness: How I learn; Self-Care and Safety 🌈💛
🎵 Music – The Fresh Prince and our Christmas Performance🎶🎤
📜 History – The Tudors and Stewarts 👑🏰

🌈 Every day we will also continue working towards our individual PLP targets through:
🎲 Fun practical activities
🧩 Structured TEACCH workboxes
🤝 Communication opportunities
🌟 Celebrating every achievement, no matter how small
👏 Building confidence and independence every day

🎓✨ ASDAN ✨🎓
Our Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils will continue working towards their ASDAN Qualifications 🌟.

This term’s themes of ‘Following Rules’ and ‘Dangers’ will help students develop valuable life skills, increase independence and prepare for their futures.

🚀🌟 Preparation for Adulthood 🌟🚀
As our pupils move through Hillside, we continue to focus on Preparation for Adulthood through:
🏫 Classroom responsibilities;
🧹 Daily jobs around Hillside;
🤝 In-house work experience opportunities;
💼 Learning about future careers;
🎤 Guest speakers and community visitors;
🌟 Building independence and confidence.

🌈 The Zones of Regulation 💚
We will continue using the Zones of Regulation to help children:
💙 Understand emotions;
💚 Develop coping strategies;
💛 Learn ways to ask for help;
❤️ Build their own emotional regulation toolkit;
🌟 Grow in confidence and self-awareness.

🎲🤝 Games Club 🤝🎲
Through carefully supported play sessions based on Intensive Interaction principles, children will develop:
💬 Communication skills
👫 Social interaction skills
🎯 Turn-taking
😊 Confidence and enjoyment when playing with others
🎉 Most importantly... we will have lots of fun together!

💪🧠 Sensory & Physical Development 🧠💪
Movement and sensory regulation remain a huge part of Cherry Class life! Every day we will enjoy:
⚡ Sensory Circuits
🚶 Movement breaks
🎯 Individual sensory diets
✋ Fine motor activities
🏃 Gross motor development
🎪 Fun sensory experiences
😊 Helping every child feel regulated, engaged and ready to learn.

📌 Important Information for Families 📌
🏃‍♂️ PE takes place every Wednesday morning. Please send your child to school wearing sporty clothing, trainers or their PE kit.
🎲 Please send in your child's favourite games or board games for Games Club.

🥪 Please send snacks, drinks and lunch each day (or order lunches in a morning)

📧 Please check emails regularly for updates, photos and messages.
📸 Don't forget to visit this Cherry Class page regularly for celebrations and learning updates.

🌦️ Please provide each day:
👕 A spare set of clothes, including socks
🧥 A waterproof coat 
👢 Wellies and spare shoes

💌 Working Together 💌
Please let us know about any medical updates, new changes in your child's behaviour or important information that will help us support your child. 🤗 If you ever have any questions or concerns, please contact the Cherry Class team. We are always happy to help and will get back to you as soon as possible.

🌟 Thank you for your ongoing support. We are looking forward to a fantastic Autumn Term filled with learning, laughter, friendship, confidence and success! 🌟

Best wishes,
Christy, Katie and the Cherry Class Team 🍒 🌸