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Purple Lightning Class

Lightning class is a lively class of 10 Key Stage 2 pupils, aged between 6-11 years. Our pupils have a range of complex medical needs including:

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Global Developmental Delay
  • Hypertonia
  • Downs Syndrome
  • Chromosome Duplications
  • Severe Epilepsy & Diabetes

We have a mixture of mobile and non-mobile pupils who are at varying stages with regard to their language development and cognitive ability. As a result, our pupils have a wide range of communication, sensory, physical and learning needs. 

In Lightning class, we follow the Working Towards Independence (WTI) Pathway. Language development & communication is threaded through all our lessons with the use of Makaton and symbols to support the development of spoken language or the use of a communication device. Pupils engage in semi-formal lessons where they are able to access daily phonics, reading, sentence building, Maths as well as investigative Science. We also complete activities that meet the physical and sensory needs of our pupils including Hydrotherapy and Rebound as well as Art and Music. 

There is also a strong emphasis on ‘Preparation for Adulthood’, which involves pupils developing self-care and life skills through activities such as cooking sessions & local area visits. The intention is to promote independence and provide skills that will prepare them for life beyond Penny Field School.

Maxine Barker
Teacher

Maxine
Maxine
Shelly
Shelly
Alison
Alison
Fiona
Fiona
Andrea
Andrea
Raul
Raul

What we’ve been doing 

Take One Picture

Take One Picture

In this topic, we choose a famous painting and use it as a stimulus for all of our work. The painting we have chosen is Kandinsky Composition No.8 (please see the link below). I have also included a link to an animation of the painting on YouTube for your child to watch. We will explore the artwork by re-creating it in different formats including painting, collage and wax crayon during our art sessions. There will also be a strong focus on colours, shapes and patterns alongside learning about different materials in our Science work. As usual, we have developed a new set of knowledge organisers for this half-term. The information is presented using pictures, symbols & words so you can share them with your child if appropriate. These show what your child will be learning under the four areas of need: Cognition & Learning Communication & Interaction Physical & Sensory Social, Emotional & Mental Health Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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