Our school curriculum
The core subjects are:
English
Maths
Science
I.C.T.
R.E.
Foundation subjects are:
History
Geography
Music
P.E.
Design Technology
Art
1. Children are taught in mixed ability classes through a range of teaching methods, i.e. whole class teaching, group work and individual work. The groups are generally based on ability levels. There are two classes in each year group and each pair of classes work in a similar way through the planned curriculum.
2. The importance of reading is recognised at our school and the parental role is valued. The school benefits hugely from our 'army of volunteers', who give their time to read with the children in school. If you feel you can help, please see Mrs. Clark.
3. The National Literacy Strategy provides a well structured Language programme, and the National Numeracy Strategy ensures curriculum continuity in these basic subjects. Emphasis is placed on the core subjects of English, Maths, Science and Information Technology, with the greatest emphasis on the English curriculum - reading, writing, spelling and handwriting, speaking and listening. History, Geography, Design Technology, Art, Music, P.E. and R.E. are also taught.
4. Parents are regularly informed of their child's progress, either informally or more formally through parents' consultation evenings. A written report is sent home at the end of each academic year.
5. Religious education is provided in accordance with the agreed County Syllabus. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from religious worship or education, but must do so by informing the school in writing. Daily collective worship takes place either as a whole school or as a whole class.
6. Homework. We recognise the value of parents being involved in their children's learning, and we send home (termly) an outline of particular work that we shall cover for each year group and ideas on 'how parents can help' Children in Year 1 and Year 2 (and later during Reception year) take home weekly, graded spellings to learn. Spellings are sent home each week. We ask parents to help their child to practise their spellings at home.
7. The nursery provides places for a number of children with special educational needs, some from outside our catchment area. These pupils normally transfer to their own local primary school at the end of the nursery attendance, whilst some remain at our infant school.
8. The school recognises the benefits of an integrated setting; however we are fortunate to have a number of small group rooms that are used from time to time to provide quiet uninterrupted areas for work.
Sporting Aims and Provision for Sport
The school's physical education policy is concerned with each child developing his/her full potential. It offers the opportunity to develop children's confidence in themselves through constant provision of progressively demanding personal challenge. Simultaneously, through the provision of set tasks and problems, it encourages the development of an alert and agile mind. The greater emphasis is on the performance aspect of P.E.
We feel that all children can benefit from the policy of integration of special needs children into our mainstream education and we apply this philosophy to our practice.
Now click on the picture below to take a tour through the school.
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