Curriculum

Maths Written Calculation Policy - Part 2

Curriculum Planning - Autumn 2011

General

The curriculum is planned to promote the intellectual, personal, social, emotional and physical development of our children within a Christian framework. We are committed to developing mature learners and to providing a challenging, exciting and happy environment to encourage our pupils to:

• become active participants in their own learning
• apply the skills they have acquired in a variety of contexts to a range of situations
• make relevant connections between school and adult life
• be flexible in adaptingto the demands of the future.
• become life-long learners and learn to appreciate and enjoy the wealth of knowledge that is there to be discovered.

The majority of school activities are provided without charge. However on some occasions it is necessary to ask parents for a voluntary financial contribution.

To enhance the curriculum, all classes partake in a variety of outside visits, including a 5-day residential trip towards the end of Year 6.

Facilities

All classes have access to the Music Suite, laptop computers and Library. All classrooms, the hall and library are fitted with interactive white boards, and children use laptops in class when taking part in ICT. There are also a number of small areas and rooms where children can work in small groups under the supervision of a Learning Support Assistant. The SEN Support room is also used for this purpose and has a wide range of resources to support children who may need a little extra help or challenge in particular areas.

Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) children experience a curriculum based upon government guidelines for the Foundation Stage. This includes the six areas of learning: personal, social and emotional development; communication, language and literacy; mathematical development; knowledge and understanding of the world; physical development; creative development.

Activities are planned which enable the children to develop and build upon their different experiences and strengths. Those who are working above expected levels are introduced to the National Curriculum at the appropriate time.

From Years 1 to 6 teaching is based upon the National Curriculum, which includes four core and six foundation subjects as well as Religious Education and Personal, Social and Health Education. Core subjects are English, Mathematics, Science and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Foundation subjects are Art and Design, Design Technology, Geography, History, Music and Physical Education. In addition children in Years 1 to 6 have weekly lessons in French.

Whole school planning and on-going assessment ensures that relevant age and ability related experiences are delivered to children in all National Curriculum areas.