Orange Phase Parents Handbook

Highfield Academies proud to be part of the Active Learning Trust Highfield Littleport Academy, Camel Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1EW

Early Years Curriculum Orange Phase

Highfield Ely Academy, Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3BU

Highfield Academies proud to be part of the Active Learning Trust Highfield Littleport Academy, Camel Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1EW Highfield Ely Academy, Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3BU

Early Years Curriculum Orange Phase

Early Years Foundation Stage Orange Phase All students of Nursery and Reception learn within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

For students of this age and some within Key Stage 1 they are working at a similar developmental level so complete the Orange Phase before moving on to the pathways curriculum. Firm foundations in communication, physical development and personal, social and emotional development are secured within the Orange phase.

The Characteristics of Effective Learning underpin all of the planning and teaching in the Orange phase.

Early Years Foundation Stage Orange Phase All students of Nursery and Reception learn within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

For students of this age and some within Key Stage 1 they are working at a similar developmental level so complete the Orange Phase before moving on to the pathways curriculum. Firm foundations in communication, physical development and personal, social and emotional development are secured within the Orange phase.

The Characteristics of Effective Learning underpin all of the planning and teaching in the Orange phase.

Community Visits Our students regularly engage in visits within our community to teach life skills and prepare them for life in the world around them.

Picture Based Communication is used as a tool within our schools to facilitate communication. This alongside Makaton and other communication tools form a total communication approach.

Rebound Therapy is an exercise therapy which uses trampolines to provide opportunities for movement, therapeutic exercise and recreation for people across the whole spectrum of special needs.

Community Visits Our students regularly engage in visits within our community to teach life skills and prepare them for life in the world around them.

Picture Based Communication is used as a tool within our schools to facilitate communication. This alongside Makaton and other communication tools form a total communication approach.

Rebound Therapy is an exercise therapy which uses trampolines to provide opportunities for movement, therapeutic exercise and recreation for people across the whole spectrum of special needs.

Curriculum Enrichment, Approaches and Interventions Attention Autism is an intervention model designed by Gina Davies, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. It aims to develop natural and spontaneous communication through the use of visually based and highly motivating activities.

Tacpac is a sensory communication resource using touch and music to help communication and social skills.

Curriculum Enrichment, Approaches and Interventions Attention Autism is an intervention model designed by Gina Davies, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. It aims to develop natural and spontaneous communication through the use of visually based and highly motivating activities.

Tacpac is a sensory communication resource using touch and music to help communication and social skills.

Orange Phase Students learning within this phase present with a variety of needs: - Communication and Interaction - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing - Cognition and Learning - Independence The EYFS Orange phase is considered to be the essential foundation upon which all pupils build the rest of their lives.

Development is not an automatic process however, it depends on each unique child having opportunities to interact in positive relationships and enabling environments within the Orange phase.

Orange Phase Students learning within this phase present with a variety of needs: - Communication and Interaction - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing - Cognition and Learning - Independence The EYFS Orange phase is considered to be the essential foundation upon which all pupils build the rest of their lives.

Development is not an automatic process however, it depends on each unique child having opportunities to interact in positive relationships and enabling environments within the Orange phase.

Curriculum within the EYFS Orange Phase The Orange phase encompasses the physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and intellectual development of the individual child.

Learning is broken down into small steps presented in a cross curricular manner.

Within the EYFS there are 3 prime areas (Communication and Language, Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Physical Development). There are then 4 specific learning areas: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design.

Teachers record observations and work to assessment frameworks and EHCP outcomes using the Evidence for Learning software.

Parents and carers are able to access the software to view the progress of their pupils. There is also a facility for parents to comment and contribute evidence to their learning profile building and valuing the relationship between home and school.

In order to encompass all of the areas of the EYFS and therapies our students access we have created 4 different thematic areas to encompass learning.

Curriculum within the EYFS Orange Phase The Orange phase encompasses the physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and intellectual development of the individual child.

Learning is broken down into small steps presented in a cross curricular manner.

Within the EYFS there are 3 prime areas (Communication and Language, Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Physical Development). There are then 4 specific learning areas: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design.

In order to encompass all of the areas of the EYFS and therapies our students access we have created 4 different thematic areas to encompass learning.

Teachers record observations and work to assessment frameworks and EHCP outcomes using the Evidence for Learning software.

Parents and carers are able to access the software to view the progress of their pupils. There is also a facility for parents to comment and contribute evidence to their learning profile building and valuing the relationship between home and school.

Assessment Students progress is tracked according to individuals EHCP Outcomes.

We use the Development Matters framework track curriculum progress of learners on the Green Pathway. Students are judged as emerging, developing and secure in each of the curriculum development areas as a measure of progress.

Progress against EHCP Outcomes is tracked as a primary tracking tool.

Links are made to the Characteristics of Effective learning which underpin development in the EYFS.

Assessment Students progress is tracked according to individuals EHCP Outcomes.

We use the Development Matters framework track curriculum progress of learners on the Green Pathway. Students are judged as emerging, developing and secure in each of the curriculum development areas as a measure of progress.

Progress against EHCP Outcomes is tracked as a primary tracking tool.

Links are made to the Characteristics of Effective learning which underpin development in the EYFS.

My Body Motor skills, Physio, OT, Sport, Games, Swimming, Healthy Bodies Myself Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Arts Therapies, Music Therapies My World Exploring the world, History, Geography, Citizenship, Science

My Skills Communication (including PECS), Literacy, Numeracy, ICT and self-help

My Body Motor skills, Physio, OT, Sport, Games, Swimming, Healthy Bodies Myself Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Arts Therapies, Music Therapies My World Exploring the world, History, Geography, Citizenship, Science

My Skills Communication (including PECS), Literacy, Numeracy, ICT and self-help

3 Year Rolling Themes Learning is focussed around key themes to act as a stimulus for learning.

Examples of themes: Animal Magic

Spring has Sprung Around the World

Learning is based around key engaging texts to spark students interests. Students take part in community visits and outdoor learning opportunities to contextualise and apply their learning in real life contexts. Creativity and sensory stimulation are key aspects of the curriculum to provide irresistible ‘hooks’ for learning.

These are linked to topics and whole academy activities to teach life skills and provide a context for learning.

3 Year Rolling Themes Learning is focussed around key themes to act as a stimulus for learning.

Examples of themes: Animal Magic Spring has Sprung Around the World These are linked to topics and whole academy activities to teach life skills and provide a context for learning.

Learning is based around key engaging texts to spark students interests. Students take part in community visits and outdoor learning opportunities to contextualise and apply their learning in real life contexts. Creativity and sensory stimulation are key aspects of the curriculum to provide irresistible ‘hooks’ for learning.