We are very keen that children should learn through first hand experience and wherever possible this will be planned into the curriculum.

English

The English curriculum is planned to develop each child’s ability to communicate clearly using both the spoken and the written word. We use a combination of methods to teach reading, using ‘scheme’ books together with a wide variety of quality fiction and non-fiction books. Children are given opportunities to write for a wide range of purposes, with formal teaching of writing skills as well as opportunities for imaginative writing. Children are taught to plan, draft and revise their work, sometimes working on their own and sometimes working with others. Children are taught handwriting using a cursive script.  Spelling is taught using the “Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check” method.

Mathematics

Mathematics is taught daily, supported by the National Numeracy Strategy, which is taught in many different ways with the emphasis given to practical experiences so that children are able to develop their skills and understanding in a variety of situations. Mental calculation is also taught regularly and children are encouraged to work accurately and quickly using a variety of strategies. The National Numeracy Strategy ensures that all aspects are covered progressively as your child moves through the school and children are introduced to various methods of recording their work. At times children are grouped according to their ability in order to focus more closely on the development of particular skills.

Science

In all aspects of science work children are given the opportunity to carry out investigations, to relate science to their every day lives and to use scientific language. The skills and processes of science are demonstrated and taught along with knowledge of physics, chemistry and biology and developed through investigative work.

Religious Education

Religious Education is taught as a subject. We look at the similarities and differences between Christianity and Judaism and look at how children live their lives as well as the values that underpin the two religions.

Collective worship forms part of school life and is based on a set of values, celebrating children’s work, sharing stories and providing the opportunities for children to develop a more reflective approach to life. Visitors are invited to take assemblies with the children.

Parents are entitled to withdraw their child from religious education and from acts of worship. Requests should be made in writing to the Headteacher.

Information Communication Technology

The school is well equipped with two computer suites and two computers in each classroom plus 30 netbooks allowing children to access and research information as well as process and display their own work thus using computers to support many aspects of the curriculum as a whole. The school system is fully networked and wireless allowing children to transfer information within the school as well as having access to the Internet.