Our Learning

Settling in

September 2025

During the first week of school, children in Sun Class have been supported through a range of engaging activities that encouraged exploration, communication, and connection. Mark-making in messy play allowed children to express themselves freely while developing fine motor skills and sensory tolerance in a fun, relaxed way. Playing with cars and small world toys supported imaginative play and helped pupils build early social interaction skills, such as turn-taking and joint attention. Building with blocks and completing jigsaws encouraged problem-solving, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination.

Outside, pupils collaborated to build bridges, promoting teamwork, resilience, and gross motor development in a stimulating outdoor environment. Painting autumn trees offered a sensory-rich way to explore seasonal changes, colours, and textures, supporting both creativity and communication.

Exploring musical instruments helped children develop sound awareness, rhythm, and self-expression, while time in the sensory light room provided a calming space for regulation, visual exploration, and emotional wellbeing.

The week was focused on helping each child feel safe, understood, and confident in their new environment, laying the foundation for a positive and supportive learning journey ahead.