Ash Class

Ash Class (Nursery and Reception)

Welcome to Ash Class!

Ash Class is our Early Years setting, where we welcome children in Nursery and Reception. We provide a nurturing, stimulating environment where children learn through play, exploration and hands-on experiences.

We place a strong emphasis on developing independence, curiosity and confidence, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and ready to begin their learning journey.

Meet the Team

Our class is supported by the following team:

Miss Dee Creig

Mrs Hollie Kilgour

Mrs Charlotte Pye

Mrs Maxine Spittle

Miss Abi Connor

Class Newsletter

Our class newsletter is shared each half term and provides an overview of what the children will be learning, along with key dates, reminders and updates.

Please find the latest newsletter here.

Communication

If you have any questions or need to get in touch, please contact us via the class email below or through the school office.

📧 ash@astley.worcs.sch.uk

We encourage parents to check Seesaw regularly for updates, including information about trips, pupils’ work and achievements, and important class messages. If you have any problems accessing your Seesaw account, please let us know via the class email.

Remote Learning

If your child is unable to attend school, please see the information below for guidance on remote learning and how to access resources at home.

Children in Reception are expected to complete a phonics, maths and understanding the world lesson each day. These will be for up to 20 minutes.

Between lessons, children can take part in a physical activity or choose an activity from the choice board linked below.

Please upload any work to Seesaw.

A suggested timetable for you to follow:

Phonics	Specific sound videos will be uploaded onto Seesaw	ebooks to read
Maths	Choose a video and watch it. Use objects from around your house to share what you have learnt.	Spend 5 minutes using the 1-minute maths app https://whiteroseeducation.com/1-minute-maths
Understanding the World	How do I care for my environment? Create a home for a wild animal. Create a poster to share how you can care for the environment.	Explore the World What can you share about another country? What is it like to live there? Use Google Earth to explore the different landmarks.
Choice Board	Choose activities from the choice board.
Physical Activities	Balloon Volleyball Cereal Box Challenge Colour Command Red Light, Green Light Bike Ride Wall Catch	Take a moment to stretch and be mindful Go Noodle