Curriculum

In Nursery and Reception the children work towards a variety of academic and social Early Learning Goals.  This is known as the Foundation Stage.  Year One and Two are known as Key Stage One.  Years Three to Six are known as Key Stage Two.  Years 1 to 6 follow the National Curriculum.  In each subject the children work towards attainment targets at different levels and follow the programmes of study appropriate to their age range where possible.


What is my child being taught?

Your child is being taught all the subjects which are set out in the National Curriculum, appropriate to their age. All the children in Key Stages 1 and 2 have a Literacy and Numeracy lesson every day.


What has changed?

Instead of learning each subject separately (history, geography etc.), the children are learning the same skills through exciting new topics.


Why change the curriculum?

We think that learning in this way will be more meaningful for the children. They are more enthusiastic and will therefore work harder. The new curriculum gives the children a chance to work more independently and develop a range of learning skills that they will be able to use throughout their lives.  Details of what is being taught in each class will be available on the website shortly. 

More information on the National Curriculum, school policies and schemes of work are available from the Headteacher.  The children have access to a well stocked library, an ICT suite and online learning  via the internet.


Sex education

Sex education is not taught as a specific subject but is approached discreetly as it occurs through cross-curricular themes.  Sex Education is taught at Key Stage 2.  When questions arise, children are answered in a frank and honest manner according to their level of maturity.  The children are encouraged to understand the importance of close relationships and family life.  Sex Education forms both part of the PHSE and Science programmes of study.  Carefully selected teaching materials are used and guest speakers such as the school nurse are invited into classes.  Parent/Carers can withdraw their children from all or part of sex education, except those elements taught as part of our National Curriculum Science.