Welcome to Squirrels class
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Our Year 2 class is called Squirrels and is taught by Miss Monk and Mrs Whalley.
At Ashington CofE Primary School, our Year 2 children continue to build on the strong foundations developed in Reception and Year 1, with a growing focus on independence and deeper learning. We provide a carefully balanced approach that combines structured teaching with opportunities for purposeful play and exploration, supporting a smooth transition through Key Stage 1.
Our curriculum is enriched through high-quality, carefully selected texts that inspire a love of reading and support children’s developing skills in writing and communication. These texts provide meaningful contexts for learning across subjects, encouraging imagination, discussion and a deeper understanding of the world.
We use an adaptive approach to teaching, recognising that all children learn in different ways. Through thoughtful support, challenge and skilled questioning, we ensure that every child is able to access learning and make strong progress.
Curiosity remains at the heart of our classroom. We use exciting hooks and engaging experiences to capture children’s interest and bring learning to life. Through a mix of practical activities, collaboration and opportunities to apply their skills, children in Year 2 grow in confidence as motivated, inquisitive learners ready for the next stage of their education.
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Our Classroom Reflective Area
The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our school community plays a major role in school life. Each classroom has a reflective space where children can go to reflect, pray or simply ‘be’.
