Curriculum
Our Curriculum is designed to encourage all our children to be the best they can be. We support and supplement the delivery of the national curriculum, by providing a bespoke enquiry led context for learning, which provides:
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Meaningful links in learning following a theme based approach
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Broad and balance coverage across a range of subjects
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Purposeful experiences that bring learning alive through visits and visitors
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Opportunities to respond to the needs and interests of our pupils
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a local national, international dimension
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a response to the continually evolving educational perspective
We intend our curriculum to develop the whole child by encouraging the attitudes for learning that are displayed through:
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A resilience and resourcefulness in learning, where all children are confident to make mistakes and try new approaches
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An active contribution in lessons, by posing questions, evaluating their findings and sharing resources, ideas and thoughts
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Respect and consideration towards others and the learning environment
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Working happily and productively on their own, or with wider pupil groups
Through our school curriculum we prioritize the skills of:
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Communication
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Literacy
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Numeracy
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Enquiry
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Information Technology
We firmly believe that these skills and attitudes will equip our children for lifelong learning in the 21stcentury and prepare them to make a positive contribution to society.
Framework
English
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English sessions will be delivered each morning to all children.
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Discrete phonic sessions are taught each morning to children in YR and KS1
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Discrete spelling, grammar and punctuation sessions are taught each day
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Progression of skills within genres are taught over a 2 week period building from the reading into the writing process
Mathematics
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Mathematics sessions will be delivered each morning to all children.
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Mathematics sessions are taught across Years 4, 5 and 6 in ability groupings
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Progression of skills within mathematics covers practical application and practice elements
Science
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A science session will be delivered every week for all children in KS1 and KS2
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Science sessions have an emphasis on child led enquiry and investigation
Religious Education
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We follow the Westminster SACRE scheme for Religious Education
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RE is taught discretely
PSHCE
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Mindfulness programme
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Telling Tales
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Assertive Mentoring
