by Mrs Hope | Nov 3, 2025 | Beeches, Bluebells, Computing, Elms, Health and Well-Being, News, Oaks, Safeguarding, Snowdrops, Tulips
Helping Children Navigate Online News Today’s children are surrounded by online news — from TikTok and YouTube to social media feeds. While this helps them stay informed, it can also expose them to upsetting or misleading stories. A new Internet Matters report,...
by Amanda Clough | Oct 24, 2025 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Design Technology, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, News, Outdoor Learning
This week, the children enjoyed a rich and engaging sensory experience inspired by Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper. After reading the story together, they took part in a hands-on cooking activity, safely chopping onions, garlic, and pumpkin with adult support. They...
by Amanda Clough | Oct 24, 2025 | After School Activities, Design Technology, Health and Well-Being, News
After seven wonderful sessions of Crocheting Club, all of the children successfully learned the chain stitch, with some going on to master the single crochet and slip stitch too. While a few children needed a little more support along the way, everyone created and...
by Amanda Clough | Oct 17, 2025 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Computing, Health and Well-Being, Maths, News, Outdoor Learning, Science
We’ve been busy exploring the wonders of autumn and building strong hands for writing through a variety of exciting and sensory-rich activities. The children used real claw hammers to gently tap golf tees into pumpkins, learning the parts of the hammer — the handle,...
by Mrs Ramanandi | Oct 16, 2025 | Dragonflies, Health and Well-Being, Ladybirds, News, PSHE, Science
This week, our Reception children explored the importance of dental hygiene. They learned what teeth are used for and how to keep them clean. Using a giant model and their own toothbrushes, they practised brushing for 2 minutes each day. Their curiosity...
by Mr McKay | Oct 14, 2025 | Health and Well-Being, History, News, Nightingales, Owls, PSHE, Robins
This week Key Stage 1 were treated to a visit from Tyne and Wear Fire Brigade to support in our History and PSHE curriculum. Mark talked about the changes in fire safety since 1666 before allowing the children to explore the fire engine, try on a helmet and use...
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