The Redwood class

The Redwood class is one of our Key stage 4&5 classes. The learners here mostly follow our Engage pathway. It is part of our upper school.

• The class teacher is Fay Pollitt
• The Upper school lead is Jo Hobbs

This week in the Redwood class......

In Redwood Class, we participate in weekly Mobility Training Programme (MATP) sessions that focus on developing essential physical and cognitive skills. This week, our main focus was on mobility and core strength. Learners engaged in various activities designed to promote independence, coordination, and self-help skills, all while strengthening their gross motor movements.

The activities included striking large soft block towers, walking along balance beams, stepping on half-ball steps, bowling, and exploring tunnels. Each activity required different skills, encouraging learners to problem-solve and adapt to new challenges.

These sessions not only help in improving physical strength and movement but also foster a sense of independence as learners gain confidence in their abilities to complete tasks on their own. Through these engaging and varied activities, learners strengthen their overall motor skills while developing critical problem-solving and self-help skills that are valuable in daily life.