Unicef Rights Respecting Schools

January 2025

“I have a right to relax and play

Unicef Rights Respecting Schools Article 31

In Juniper class we make lots of time to relax and play. This helps the children get to know their bodies better, what they like and don’t like and how to self-regulate. We encourage the children to not only engage in activities that support their sensory needs but also help teach them how to wait, take turns and play alongside each other.

We are always encouraging the children to develop their play skills so that the children are able to play with resources with care and also to develop their likes and dislikes. This is also a great way to encourage their communication.

As part of our weekly routine in Juniper our children enjoy swimming, football with  Eduardo, soft play, TAC PAC and daily sensory break sessions.

Food Technology

November 2024

In Food Technology our Juniper boys have been working hard at getting into the routines around safe preperation and cooking. They have been washing their hands, sitting at their work spaces and preparing different foods using different methods such as peeling, chopping and grating. 

Juniper class have also been using different basic equipment during these sessions such as a whisk, blender, cutter and rolling pin. 

They have all engaged really well in these sessions and even enjoyed tasting some of their makes!  

English

September 2024

In Juniper this half term our focus book is ‘Chickens to the rescue’

To support the learning in this, children have been exploring the different farm animals and the sounds they make.

We have also been naming the animals and talking about where they appear in the story.