6th Form
SPRING TERM OVERVIEW
Towards Employment
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Our key text this term is Vegetable Soup, an adaptation of Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper. We will also be looking at a variety of cookery books and recipes and working on our listening skills. We will be identifying key features of recipes, using our senses and learning about different ingredients and where they come from. We’ll be thinking about sequencing and following instructions. We will also notice, listen and show anticipation, using photographs or symbols to answer or ask questions. |
In cognition, we will be developing our understanding of ‘in’ and ‘out’ and sequencing days of the week and our daily routines. We will also be learning about shapes, and sizes.
Independent Living
We will be developing further our independence skills in relation to preparing simple snacks and drinks, following recipes that focus on pouring and spreading skills. We will be choosing and using the correct utensils for the recipe, practising our physical skills.
We will be applying our switch skills to activate everyday items, such as lights and music. We will be increasing our confidence in using switches for different purposes, including pressing and holding as well as press and release.
Community Inclusion
This term we will accessing the community and visiting the local garden centre and shops. We will also take part transition visits for our leavers to Post 19 provisions. We will be spending lots of time outside finding plants and trees that grow near our school. We will be taking care of our outdoor spaces, including our sensory and wildlife gardens, and looking after the plants and animals that live there.
This term we will accessing the community and visiting local cafes and shops.
We will be spending lots of time outside finding and planting herbs to use in our recipes.
We will be taking care of our outdoor spaces and exploring what lives there. We will be taking part in the RSPB Big Bird watch and exploring ways to make our outdoor area more bird-friendly.
Health
We will be learning about staying healthy and healthy diets. We will be using the swings both inside and outside and focusing on turn-taking and teamwork games.
Extended and Enriched
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We will be extending our cultural awareness by focusing on different celebrations including Chinese New Year, Easter and Lent. We will be exploring the artwork of Guiseppe Arcimboldo, his use of fruits and vegetables and creating our own artwork in his style. |
We will be enjoying and making a wide range of music including classical, rock and hip-hop.
Careers
Through a variety of activities, including our careers work experience and visits, we will be learning about people who work in catering. We will be working as a team and also working independently to improve our cooking and gardening skills.