Welcome to Wrens 2026 - 2027

               Small with a Mighty Spirit! They have a powerful voice that sings a rich and complext song.

Class Ethos: The development of communication, independence and curiosity are central in our learning journey and we feel safe, to grow in independence, and develop the skills needed to build healthy trusing relationships.                   

Hello from the class team: 

Julie – Class Teacher (Monday to Thursday)

Amanda – Senior Teaching Assistant (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Katie – Teaching Assistant (Monday to Friday)

Louise – Teaching Assistant (Monday to Friday)

Christine – Lunchtime Support Assistant (Monday to Friday)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           We really value working closely with families, because we know that when work toghether, share achievements, talk regularly, and keep each other updated, pupils are happier, make better progress. I’m always happy to chat before or after school, and you can email me anytime at j.gaynor@ashgate.manchester.sch.uk. Most of our day‑to‑day communication happens through Class Dojo, and you can join using the link below: https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=CLTW2G3 If you need help signing up, just let us know.

A little more about Wren Class...

In Wrens, we shape learning around each pupil’s interests, strengths, and needs, using fun cross‑curricular topics and lots of hands‑on experiences. Our aim is to help every child feel safe, confident, and excited to learn.

Communication is a big part of our day. We use a Total Communication approach, which means we value all the different ways children express themselves — talking, signing, gestures, behaviour, symbols, and objects of reference. You’ll see visual supports everywhere in our classroom to help pupils understand routines, make choices, and connect with others.

We keep things calm, predictable, and nurturing. Support for both sensory and emotional regulation is woven into everything we do, helping pupils stay comfortable and ready to learn. Over time, we want our Wren learners to grow in independence, resilience, and confidence as they move on to new challenges at Ashgate School. Please never hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns no matter how big or small, we really do love to hear from you.