Curriculum

The Early Years Curriculum

 

In line with the government’s Early Years Foundation Stage documentation we plan and deliver the six areas of the Early Years Curriculum through a carefully organised learning environment which aims to meet the needs of the unique child and build positive relationships between the school, the children and their families.


This environment is designed to enable young children to become independent learners who are able to access all the resources they need to develop a full range of personal and educational knowledge and skills.


The environment includes both excellent indoor and outdoor provision as well as a highly skilled team of professionals who have a clear understanding of early childhood development and the way young children learn best.

 

   

 

    

 

 The Key Stage One Curriculum

 

“Children make outstanding progress because of first rate teaching
 and an excellent curriculum, which considerably furthers their
personal development as well as their academic achievement”
Ofsted March 2009

 

In Key Stage One we deliver the creative curriculum. Our day is organised so the morning sessions are more formal covering the basic skills of literacy and maths while the afternoon sessions of topic are delivered through creativity. 

These sessions cover:- 
Science, Geography, History, PHSCE, ICT, Design and Technology, Art and Music. Religious Education is taught as a discreet subject.


The children have access to two hours of PE each week taking part in games and gymnastics or dance.


Each Key Stage One class provides opportunity for speaking and listening through role play. This is provided through drama as well as role play areas situated in each classroom. The areas are linked to the topic studied each half term and the children are encouraged to take ownership of these areas. Role play is important to help the children to develop their social skills, listening,  confidence and self esteem as well as their writing skills.

 

  

 

Sex Education

The Governors of the school have approved a Sex Education policy which aims to help pupils cope with the physical and emotional understanding of human development in such a manner as to encourage the pupils to have regard to moral considerations and the value of family life.

 Collective Worship and Religious Education

Collective worship is a central part of life of the School. We aim for our children to experience worship as a quality activity. It is one of the ways in which spiritual development, Christian values and principles are promoted.  
The act of Daily Worship takes place in the school hall. Our worship is usually led by the Headteacher but other members of the teaching staff also lead worship on a regular basis. The Vicar of St. Mary’s Church visits the school at least once every half term to lead worship.

We also enjoy visits from representatives of Charities and Christian organisations.

Parents have the right to withdraw their children from the daily acts of worship and religious education. If you wish to withdraw your child please inform the Headteacher.

 

 

"This is an outstanding school that provides excellent value for money” - Ofsted March 2009

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