Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 1
This Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 1 video is designed to be shared with families by schools using Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised to help them to support learning at home.
Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 2
This Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 2 video is designed to be shared with families to help them to support learning at home.
Meet the teacher - Ms J Rutherford
A big welcome to Early Years at Holy Cross Primary School Swindon. I joined the school as an Early Years Phase leader when it opened in 2015 to set up the Early Years Phase. However, I have had an exciting teaching journey across London, Berkshire, Wiltshire and Swindon. I have taught years 6 through to reception. My experience has grown from the varied roles I have had - teacher, subject leader, key stage leader, phase leader, SENco, Education Consultant and Deputy Head.
My special place is Holy Cross. Everyday the children and families at Holy Cross inspire me in my Faith and I love to come to school. I teach across Ash and Oak class to get to know all the children.
We have lots of fun in Early Years, our classrooms and outside learning environments are set up to engage children in a quality education experience that supports the curriculum. I am passionate that all children are excited about learning and achieve their goals. I strongly believe that as a teacher I work alongside Parents and encourage Parents to come into school for our fun events such as Stay and Play, Parent Café and Prince/ Princess day.
My spare time is busy with my Family and dog. But I do like to escape to visit new places and other countries for some sunshine. I also love live music concerts and theatre.
Meet the teacher - Mrs Nichols
My name is Mrs Sarah Nichols and I am new to Holy Cross School. I am very excited about my first year at the school. I am working with Mrs Rutherford in Ash class on a part time basis. I have been teaching and working in early years education for over 20 years and it is my passion to help children grow and learn in their first years of school life. I love to provide opportunities to learn about the world around them and I really value the importance of learning through play.
I live with my husband, my two teenage sons and our Labrador dog Ruby. Spending time with my family is very important to me; we value a healthy lifestyle and children keep me very busy by watching them take part in lots of sports such as football, cricket and martial arts.