Curriculum
Early Years/Reception Class
This is the class into which children are first admitted. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is based on "The Early Learning Goals" (QCA/DCSF) and takes into account the needs, interests and enthusiasms of the children.
"The Early Learning Goals" encompass the principles of structured play within the following six areas of learning:
1. Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
2. Language and Literacy
3. Mathematical Development
4. Knowledge and Understanding of the World
5. Physical Development
6. Creative Development
During their time in this class the children will be experiencing many new and varied experiences. Learning to co-operate and work and play alongside others will be of paramount importance. It is here that their attitudes towards school will begin to develop and so it is important that the children are helped to be confident and positive in their approach to school.
Key Stages 1 and 2
Whenever possible, children are taught in mixed ability groups. However there are times when it is appropriate to group children by ability.
The school provides a broad, balanced, relevant curriculum with due regard to the ability to each pupil. At all times pupils are encouraged and are expected to produce their best efforts. The curriculum is meticulously planned and is consistently monitored and improved. The nationally defined curriculum provides the basis of our school curriculum which is theme based as much as possible, in accordance with legal requirements.
We firmly believe in the development of key skills of literacy and numeracy and a significant amount of time is spent on these areas. In addition to the “core” subjects of English, mathematics and science; Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Religious Education are given relevant prominence. History, geography, design and technology, art, music, physical education, Personal, Social, Health education and French as well as a variety of cross curricular themes and topics also form an integral part of the curriculum.
We use a variety of teaching methods and strategies that are underpinned by appropriate, accurate and relevant assessment.
We endeavour to ensure that parents/carers are informed of topics etc. at the beginning of each term when we send out information about homework.
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