Ash Class

Welcome to Ash Class (Year R and Year 1)

Most of the children here at Twyford St Mary’s start with us in Year R (Reception) and Ash Class is their first experience of our school and – for many – the place that they take the first steps of their educational journey.

Ash Class offers a nurturing environment where everyone can grow together. A welcoming and airy room with a fantastic, enclosed outdoor classroom space, Ash Class has a natural indoor/outdoor flow. This welcoming, familiar space is a ‘home class’ to all our Year R children and around half of our Year 1 group.  The class splits in the morning for core learning responsibilities to be taught in their year groups however, foundation learning is taught in a mixed class. Ash Class Year 1s are selected for several reasons (from friend groups to their characteristics of learning) but often the Year 1s in Ash are those who we know will thrive in our open-ended, play-based setting.

From learning how to hold a pencil to learning how to play cooperatively with others, and from establishing a sound foundation in Phonics and Maths to enjoying the scope to express their creativity in Art and Music, Ash Class aims to provide the best start to a child’s education journey, where all children can flourish and succeed.

Staying in touch with us

We have regular touch points across the school year to keep families informed of your child’s progress, including parents’ evenings, in-class events, and meet-the-teacher sessions.

We are always happy to talk to parents or carers about any aspects of your child’s learning or well-being and if you have any quick questions or pertinent information you want to share about your child, you can usually find me on the playground at pick-up. If I can please ask that you wait until I have ensured all children are safely on their way home, then I will be free for a quick chat!

For any other concerns, or if you would like a meeting to discuss any issues, please contact the office and we can arrange a phone call or a meeting.

Key days

PE        Ash Class: Tuesday                            Year 1: Friday

More information

Early Years at Twyford St Mary’s

Curriculum INTENT for EYFS

Twyford St Mary’s Early Years Policy