Neptune Class - Yr 1/2/3
Welcome to Neptune Class, we are a mixed aged class of Year 1, 2 and 3.
Our class teacher is Mrs Laws and our teaching assistants are Mrs Edgell, Mrs Harrison and Miss Monaghan.
The Nest
Some children in our class also access 'The Nest', which is an inclusive, self-funded SEMH SEND base supporting children with complex needs, who may find the mainstream classroom overwhelming. The Nest classroom is equipped with visual aids, quiet zones, and sensory friendly resources. Children accessing the Nest are taught a bespoke curriculum, suited to their needs and learning goals.
Find out more about our SEND Provision.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and lay strong foundations for future learning. Children are supported to develop essential skills in reading, writing and mathematics through engaging, practical and purposeful lessons.
Learning is carefully sequenced and enriched with hands-on experiences, talk, play and exploration, ensuring that all children feel motivated and supported.
We place a strong emphasis on personal development, helping pupils to grow socially and emotionally while developing resilience, independence and a love of learning.
Our inclusive approach ensures that every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best
We cover a range of interesting topics across the school year. The yearly overview provided gives an insight to some of the activities your child will be participating in and experiencing each term.
View ‘Our Curriculum’ section for further details of our learning.
**awaiting curriculum map***
Class Information and Homework
PE Lessons
Children have two PE sessions per week and also enjoy one-off events throughout the year such as: colour runs, archery days, bike days and boccia sessions.
Children should keep their PE kits in school.
Swimming
We attend swimming lessons at The Louisa Centre pool every Friday from February half term until the end of the summer term.
Please make sure your child has their swimming kit in school every Friday from February half term until the end of the summer term.
Phonics (Y1/2)
We teach phonics daily using Read, Write Inc Phonics. Every day, the children will have a range of opportunities to practise the sounds in school. These will also be sent home.
Spelling (Y3)
We teach spelling using Spelling Shed.
Spelling will be introduced every Monday and revisited across the week in lessons. Children will bring home up to 10 spellings each Monday and will be tested on these every Friday.
Reading (Y1/2)
At Beamish Primary School, we aim to foster a love of reading and to increase exposure to different types of texts. Through regular reading, we aim to practise the new sounds which are taught daily in phonics, and to apply this to their reading.
There are also 'real' books for children to explore in different areas of the classroom and we re-read our core collection over and over so that we can become confident story-tellers!
Reading (Y3)
We aim to foster a love of reading and to increase exposure to different types of texts. Through regular reading, we aim to develop our fluency and comprehension of the texts.
Children will bring home a reading book home everyday and are expected to read to an adult 4 times a week. Children should bring their reading book to school every day.
Maths
In Year 1 and 2, children are encouraged to use Numbots online programme at home with a weekly target of around 10 minutes, 5 times per week, to build speed, accuracy and confidence.
From Year 3 onwards, children are encouraged to use Times Tables Rock Stars regularly at home with a weekly target of around 20 minutes to build speed, accuracy and confidence.
Written Homework
Homework is handed out each Friday and is to be returned by the following Wednesday.