Space Hub - Larwood School

Daily Routine

Start of the Day

Children will exit their taxis at 9:00 am and go to their classroom via the main entrance.

Every day will have a soft start so the children can decompress after the journey and be ready for the day. This will include a breakfast option if they would like.

Following the soft start, we will have a Talk time (circle time). This will take place daily and is a vital time to discuss the day, any issues or concerns, life skills, health and hygiene and similar topics. This prepares them for the day.

Assemblies (Optional for Hub Children)

Tuesday – School assembly – (Focus on events and school values)
Wednesday – Singing assembly in the hall.
Friday – Celebration assembly in Hub.

Lunch Time

12.00 pm – 1:00 pm

End of the Day

3:00 pm

Key Information

For Spring term, learning will be in the form of a carousel of activities to reduce anxiety and reintegrate into being in a full-time classroom environment.

Spellings

We will have a soft spelling practice taking place every day. Please encourage your child to practise their spellings as much as they can but if it is too much after the day then we understand.

Children can log on to SpellingFrame for fun spelling games and activities.

Reading

Children can read at home as well as their daily reading to an adult in school. We use Boom Reader and you will receive log in details at the start of the term so that you can log all home reading online. 

There are also books online through Epicbooks and Oxford Owl.

Lunches, Snacks and Water Bottles

We ask that children bring a named water bottle to school each day, filled with fresh water. Children will have access to their bottles throughout the day, and bottles will be sent home at the end of each day to be cleaned.

Children are welcome to bring in healthy snacks and Hub will have toast, fruit and cereals available for those who need it after their journey to school.

Each week, Children will be asked to select their lunch options from sandwiches, Jacket potatoes or hot meals.

[The menu will be available via Dojo]

PE

Children will take part in P.E lessons each week on Tuesday and Wednesday’s. On these days, please ensure that your child comes to school wearing their P.E kit. They have access to ear defenders if required.

P.E kit should include:

A white T-shirt
Navy Blue shorts or tracksuit bottoms
Plimsolls or trainers (depending on whether P.E is indoor or outdoor)

Subject Areas

English – Recounts and Non-Chronological Reports

This term, through Talk for Writing, children will split their learning into two focused half terms: the first half term will be dedicated to recount writing, where they will explore key features such writing in the first person, chronological order, detail, verbs, adjectives and emotive language; the second half term will centre on Non-chronological reports, with children researching report features using the internet and school library books. By the end of the term, they will have created their own recounts as well as non-chronological reports.

Maths – White Rose Curriculum

In maths, we will be following the White Rose curriculum. This term, children will focus on place value, addition and subtraction, and begin to build strategies for multiplying and dividing. Alongside this, we will strengthen mental maths skills through number bonds, times tables, and place value practice.

Science

Science in Hub is an exciting, hands-on journey! We make sure that our lessons are practical and engaging to inspire a lifelong passion for discovery in the future innovators, entrepreneurs and scientists among us. This term in Hub, we will begin by focusing on Plants, investigating what plants need to live, parts of plants and the role of plants. Later in the term, we will explore Humans, learning about muscles, skeletons and nutrition.

Computing

This Spring term, we will dive into the world of technology, focusing on communicating and presenting information through word processing with fun and interactive activities on Purple Mash.

Art

This term, we will be exploring arts and crafts from around the world, discovering different cultures and traditions through hands-on creative activities.

Knowledge of the World

This term, pupils will learn about Christianity, including What Jesus’ life was like as well as links to other religions. We will be exploring why he is considered by important by Christians. Through stories, discussion and creative activities, children will discover the meanings behind festivals and traditions linked to Jesus.

Geography – Europe

In Geography this term, we will be learning about Europe. We will explore different locations and practice using our map skills through fun, hands-on activities.

Skills Curriculum

In the skills lessons, children will have the opportunity to develop practical and creative abilities, including cooking, arts and crafts, gardening, outdoor learning, health and fitness, and essential life skills for the community.

Music

We have a dedicated music teacher, and our lesson is every Wednesday. This Term our focus is on developing foundational skills in pitch, pulse, and performance.

PSHE

In PSHE this term, we will be exploring feelings and emotions, as well as focusing on our behaviour curriculum to understand how our actions affect ourselves and others, and to develop positive social skills.

Social and Emotional Literacy

This is a vital aspect of Hub and the development of the children therefore child-initiated activities and discussions are an important part of our day. Every day we have a talk time (circle time) to discuss various topics which are flexible, depending on the specific staff needs at the time. This is developed through areas such as: play, discussions, interactions, talk time and rewards for positive behaviours through both points and stardust. On Fridays, the children are encouraged to share where they have seen positive and helpful behaviours in others. This is modelled by the adults.