Welcome to Oak Class
The curriculum in Oak Class is guided by the EYFS Development Matters, EQUALS scheme of work: My Play and Leisure and SEE-KS (Social, Emotional, Engagement – Knowledge and Skills).
It is delivered through a semi-formal timetable with a higher emphasis on developing key skills and knowledge. There is a mixture of engaging adult-led activities and structured curriculum focused play, which is supported by adults to extend learning.
Pupils in Oak class who have been assessed as ready for subject specific learning will be taught 1-1 or in small groups:
- Reading: Following Hawthorns Guided Reading Framework
- Phonics: Following Letters and Sounds Framework
- Maths: Following White Rose Scheme of Work
They will also develop knowledge and skills using a thematic cross curricular approach to learning in
- Science: Following EQUALS SOW
- Foundation subjects: Following the EYFS framework and Hawthorns skills progressions
The Adults in Oak Class are:
| Name | Position |
| Mrs K. Booth | Class Teacher |
| Miss I. Street | Teaching Assistant |
| Miss L. Seddon | Teaching Assistant |
| Miss P. Ruddock | Teaching Assistant |
In Oak we cover a wide range of exiting topics to expand our understanding of the world around us, these are often linked to the children’s interests. Each topic will last a full half term.
These are the topics we shall be covering through the year:
| Autumn Term 1 | Autumn Term 2 | Spring Term 1 | Spring Term 2 | Summer Term 1 | Summer Term 2 |
| Getting to know you… | Halloween | The Greatest Showman (circus) | Julia Donaldson / Easter |
Minibeast Madness | Under the Sea / Seaside |
Here is our weekly timetable
Here’s some of the things we love to do in Oak Class …
Please see our class twitter page, @Hawthorn_Oak for regular updates of what we get up to. Click on the icon below to visit our page now.
Please feel free to contact us via the class twitter page above or on our email: Oak@hawthorns.tameside.sch.uk
Parent App
Hawthorns school now has a parent app (PA Connect) The app is now the school’s main way of communication. This reduces the amount of paper we use as an Eco School. All letters, newsletters and important message will be sent directly to your phone or tablet via the app. Parents and carers can also update changes in emergency contact numbers that we have on our systems for your child. For more information about what else the parent app and a step-by-step guide on how to install the app click here
