Specialist Classes Themed Learning
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Specialist Classes Zone 2 Cornerstones Planning Draft for 2025/26 onwards |
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4 |
5 |
6 |
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Year A Zone 1
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Sparkle & Shine (Nursery/Reception) PSED |
Big Wide World (Nursery/Reception) (Literacy) |
Sunshine & Sunflowers (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World) |
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Year A Zone 2
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Superheroes (Yr 1) (PE)
Movers and Shakers (Yr 2) (History)
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Sparkle & Shine (Nursery/Reception) PSED
Xmas
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Big Wide World (Nursery/Reception) (Literacy) – literacy around the world + signs/symbols
Stories and Rhymes (Nursery) (Literacy) |
Moon Zoom (Yr 1) (D&T)
Seasonal Changes (Yr 1) (Science)
Easter |
Splash! (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World) |
Sunshine & Sunflowers (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World)
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Year B Zone 1
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Human Senses (Yr 1) (Science) |
The Enchanted Woodland (Yr 1) (Science)
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Animal Safari (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World) |
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Year B Zone 2
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Funny Faces and Fabulous Features (Yr 1) (A&D)
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Winter Wonderland (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World)
Xmas |
Scrumdiddlyumptious! (Yr 3) (Science/D&T)
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The Enchanted Woodland (Yr 1) (Science)
Easter |
Animal Safari (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World) |
Coastline (Yr 2) (Geography)
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Year C Zone 1 |
Puppets and Pop Ups (Nursery and Reception) (Art & Design)
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Muck, Mess and Mixtures (Yr 2) (Art & Design)
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On the Beach (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World) |
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Year C Zone 2
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Muck, Mess and Mixtures (Yr 2) (Art & Design)
Mixed Media (Yr 5) (A&D) - colours, fabrics, collage |
Starry Night (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World)
Xmas |
Gallery Rebels (Yr 6) (Art, History)
Colour Theory (Yr 3) (A&D)
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Signs of Spring (Nursery/Reception)
Easter |
Habitats (Yr 2) (Science)
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On the Beach (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World) |
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Year D Zone 1 |
Exploring Autumn (Nursery/Reception) Understanding the World) |
Ready Steady Grow (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World) |
Land Ahoy! (Yr 2) (Geography) |
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Year D Zone 2
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Exploring Autumn (Nursery/Reception) Understanding the World) |
Frozen Kingdom (Yr 6) (Geography)
Xmas |
Once Upon a Time (Nursery) (Literacy) |
Sow, Grow and Farm (Yr 5) (Geography)
Easter |
Ready Steady Grow (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World)
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Land Ahoy! (Yr 2) (Geography)
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Year E Zone 1 |
Playlist (Yr 4) (Music)
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Dangerous Dinosaurs (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World) |
Splash! (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World) |
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Year E Zone 2
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Me and My Community (Reception) (PSED) |
Hola Mexico! (Yr 6) (Music)
Xmas |
Paws, Claws and Whiskers (Yr 1) (Science, Geography, Art & Design)
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The Scented Garden (Science) (Yr 2)
Easter |
Creep, Crawl & Wriggle (Nursery/Reception) (Understanding the World)
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Cook Well, Eat Well (Yr 3) (D&T)
Beat Band Boogie! (yr 2) (Music) - playing together (band, orchestra) – following a beat/rhythm
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| Year 1 |
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
| Red = adaptation for severely visually impaired with no light perception, green = severely visually impaired, blue = visually impaired, Purple= ABLLS+ ABA practises, Orange= Acentis( English + Maths) | |||||||
| Arts and Craft |
Sensory |
Rainforest art – trees, monkeys and bugs |
Winter nature – robins, ivy and holly berries |
Who am I? Self portraits using different textures
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Space travel – rockets, stars and planets
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Patterns and lines – sensory art using bubbles, marbles and spaghetti in paint |
Printing - Fruits and vegetables |
| Egypt |
All about me - my identity Sculpture - self portrait
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Forrest art - making 3D art with natural objects Distinguishing properties and function of natural objects |
Winter art – snow scene
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Sunsets and sunrises - orange, yellow and purple Textures - distinguish properties and uses |
Sunflowers - bright coloured petals (Van Gogh) Distinguishing textures and smells of petals |
Sea creatures and their habitat – brightly coloured fish |
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| Aruba |
All about me – my identity Sculpture - self portrait Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Reinforcement Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) |
Forrest art - making 3D art with natural objects Distinguishing properties and function of natural objects Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Reinforcement Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) |
Winter art – snow scene Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Reinforcement Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) |
Space travel – rockets, stars and planets Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Reinforcement Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) |
Patterns and lines – sensory art using bubbles, marbles and spaghetti in paint Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Reinforcement Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) |
Sea creatures and their habitat – brightly coloured fish Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Reinforcement Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) |
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| Communication | Sensory |
Engaging in early reading activities – multi -sensory reading and symbol communication.
Theme Book - The Great Kapok Tree |
Mark making and making choices
Theme Book - The Lion the witch and the wardrobe |
Developing communication skills - interacting in a group situation
Theme Book - The Lion the witch and the wardrobe
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Engaging in early reading activities - multi-sensory reading |
Listening and responding in a group situation |
Engaging with the world around you: people - communication through massage |
| Egypt |
Developing reading skills Using visual aids |
Developing writing skills Touch typing to audio computer, Using visual aids |
Developing communication skills Body language Body language Body language Using visual aids |
Provide personal information – knowing where you live Using visual aids |
Understanding and following instructions Using visual aids |
Developing writing skills – greeting cards/postcards Using visual aids Using Low visual aids Touch typing to audio computer, |
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| Aruba |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum
Using visual aids Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum
Using visual aids Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum
Using visual aids Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum
Using visual aids Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum
Using visual aids Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum
Using visual aids Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
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| Environment and Community | Sensory | Using community facilities | Shopping in different supermarkets | Visiting different garden centres | Visiting different cafes | Visiting different shops | Visiting natural environments |
| Egypt |
Finding out about and using community facilities Accessing Audio / braille/ moon/ tactile books Accessing Audio / large print / tactile books Accessing Audio / large print / tactile books Mobility training & Apps for I Phone, requesting assistance Mobility training & Apps for I Phone, requesting assistance Mobility training & Apps for I Phone |
Road safety and environmental signs Mobility training & Apps for I Phone, requesting assistance Mobility training & Apps for I Phone, requesting assistance Mobility training & Apps for I Phone |
Travelling safely in the community Mobility training & Apps for I Phone, requesting assistance Mobility training & Apps for I Phone, requesting assistance Mobility training & Apps for I Phone |
Visiting different garden centres Mobility training & Apps for I Phone, requesting assistance Mobility training & Apps for I Phone, requesting assistance Mobility training & Apps for I Phone |
Exercise in the community (parks) Mobility training Mobility training Mobility training Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Finding different shops and facilities Mobility training & Apps for I Phone, requesting assistance Mobility training & Apps for I Phone, requesting assistance Mobility training & Apps for I Phone |
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| Aruba |
Using community facilities Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Shopping in different supermarkets Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Visiting different garden centres Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Visiting and using different café Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Visiting different shops Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Visiting natural environments Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
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| Food Technology | Sensory |
Everything Chocolate |
Festive party food |
Cookies and biscuits |
Muffins and cupcakes |
Milkshakes and smoothies |
Savoury and sweet pastries |
| Egypt |
Using appliances safely making healthy foods. Liquid indicator Liquid indicator Talking microwave Talking microwave |
Using different utensils safely – festive party food Liquid indicator Liquid indicator Talking microwave Talking microwave |
Understanding food hygiene- Making Preparing a meal- Making spaghetti Bolognese/ Stir fry Liquid indicator Liquid indicator Talking microwave Talking microwave |
Understanding food hygiene- Making vegetarian meals Talking microwave Talking microwave |
Using a cooker appliance safely – savoury pastries Liquid indicator Liquid indicator Talking microwave Talking microwave |
Using a cooker/ appliance safely – preparing food for an event Liquid indicator Liquid indicator Talking microwave Talking microwave |
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| Aruba |
Using appliances safely making healthy foods. Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Using different utensils safely – festive party food Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Understanding food hygiene- Making Preparing a meal- Making spaghetti Bolognese/ Stir fry Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Understanding food hygiene- Making vegetarian meals Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Using a cooker appliance safely – savoury pastries Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Using a cooker/ appliance safely – preparing food for an event Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
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| Home Management | Egypt |
Healthy eating and healthy lifestyle. – planning and preparing a simple meal |
Selecting and using cooking equipment safely Liquid indicator Talking microwave Bump-ons etc Liquid indicator Talking Microwave Bump-ons, etc |
Developing independent living skills- looking after your own home; safety in the home Liquid indicator Talking microwave Bump-ons etc Liquid indicator Talking Microwave Bump-ons, etc |
Caring for clothes (laundry) Bump-ons on washing machine and dryer Bump-ons on washing machine and dryer |
Changing and making beds, and how to keep a room safe and tidy |
Cleaning up after myself |
| Aruba |
Healthy eating and healthy lifestyle. – planning and preparing a simple meal Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Selecting and using cooking equipment safely Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Awareness of safety in the home Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Caring for clothes (laundry) Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Changing and making beds, and how to keep a room safe and tidy Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Awareness of household tasks Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
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| Horticulture |
Sensory |
Garden monthly journal. Identify different garden equipment |
Choosing and planting winter vegetables |
Choosing and sowing vegetable/herbs seeds. |
Sowing seeds and caring for seedlings, maintaining sensory garden |
Caring and planting seedlings, maintaining sensory garden |
Maintaining plants and sensory garden |
| Egypt |
Garden monthly journal - identify different garden equipment and there uses |
Clearing and preparing site for planting winter vegetables |
Maintain garden area and sowing vegetable seeds |
Caring for seedlings and plants |
Planting out seedlings and caring for plants |
Maintaining plants and garden area |
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| Aruba |
Garden monthly journal. Identify different garden equipment Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Choosing and planting winter vegetables Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Choosing and sowing vegetable/herbs seeds. Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Sowing seeds and caring for seedlings, maintaining sensory garden Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Caring and planting seedlings, maintaining sensory garden Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Maintaining plants and sensory garden
Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
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| Technology/ Computing | Sensory |
Interacting purposefully with ICT |
Responding to ICT enabling equipment |
Using creative software |
Interacting purposefully with ICT |
Responding to ICT enabling equipment |
Using creative software |
| Egypt |
Identifying / using ICT equipment ICT equipment ICT equipment Jaws / SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps |
Interacting purposefully with ICT ICT equipment ICT equipment Jaws / SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps |
Responding to ICT/ enabling equipment ICT equipment ICT equipment Jaws / SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps |
Obtaining information from an ICT-based source ICT equipment ICT equipment Jaws / SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps |
Using creative software ICT equipment ICT equipment Jaws / SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps |
Using ICT to record and edit information ICT equipment ICT equipment Jaws / SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; PenFriend, I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps SuperNova /Audio software; I Phone with SeeingAI, MooVIt, and Soundscape apps |
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| Aruba |
Interacting purposefully with ICT Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Responding to ICT enabling equipment Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Using creative software Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Interacting purposefully with ICT Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Responding to ICT enabling equipment Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Using creative software Using Low visual aids ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
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| Numeracy | Sensory |
Recognise time through regular events |
Numeracy through games |
TACPAC – sequence and patterns |
Early maths number |
Sorting shapes and colours |
Counting massage |
| Egypt |
Recognise time through regular events Ascentis maths stepping stones to functional skills. |
Coin recognition
Ascentis maths stepping stones to functional skills |
Understanding money and using money in shops Ascentis maths stepping stones to functional skills |
Early maths number
Ascentis maths stepping stones to functional skills |
Early maths measure
Ascentis maths stepping stones to functional skills. |
Early maths sequencing and sorting Ascentis maths stepping stones to functional skills |
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| Aruba |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum
ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum
ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum
ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
Developing communication skills through tailored and individualised specific learning ABLLS Curriculum
ABLLS Curriculum Prompting (VP, GP, PP, FPP) Reinforcement |
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| Personalised Learning | Sensory |
Focus on individual EHCP outcomes |
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| Egypt & Aruba |
Focus on individual EHCP outcomes |
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| Personal Skills | Egypt |
Healthy living and lifestyle |
Developing self-awareness – My body (Hygiene) |
Positive Relationships |
Developing independent skills – keeping safe |
Emotional wellbeing |
Developing independent skills – having your say/what I can do for myself. |
| Aruba |
Healthy living and lifestyle. |
Developing self-awareness – My body (Hygiene |
Positive Relationships |
Developing independent skills – keeping safe |
Emotional wellbeing |
Developing independent skills – having your say/what I can do for myself. |
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| Sensory Activities | Sensory |
Sensology, light therapy, low tech sensory room, high tech sensory room, music (intervention, therapy and/or general) |
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| Others |
Mobility training, sensory circuit, music (individual intervention and/or general group) |
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| Sports Activities | Sensory |
Hydrotherapy, Daily physiotherapy |
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| Others |
Swimming, team games, Daily Mile, gym |
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| World of Work | Sensory |
Skills for work – following instructions |
Participating in individual class jobs |
Recognising centre staff and the jobs they do |
Skills for work – following instructions |
Participating in individual class jobs |
Recognising centre staff and the jobs they do |
| Egypt |
Skills for work – following instructions |
Enterprise project Preparing for an event linked to ASDAN |
Recognising centre staff and the jobs they do Skills for work- Rules in the workplace. / health and safety |
Enterprise project Developing skills for the workplace linked to ASDAN |
Taking responsibility for individual class jobs |
Enterprise project Engaging with the world of work linked to ASDAN |
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| Aruba |
Skills for work – following instructions |
Enterprise project Preparing for an event linked to ASDAN |
Recognising centre staff and the jobs they do Skills for work- Rules in the workplace. / health and safety |
Enterprise project Developing skills for the workplace linked to ASDAN |
Taking responsibility for individual class jobs |
Enterprise project Engaging with the world of work linked to ASDAN |
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