Curriculum

All pupils from five to sixteen years of age are entitled to the provisions of the National Curriculum.

It ensures that the essential skills of literacy and numeracy are taught progressively. It encourages creativity and understanding of citizenship.

Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS

Ongoing formative assessment is at the heart of effective early years practice.

The Characteristics of Effective Learning and the prime and specific Areas of Learning and Development are all interconnected.

Characteristics of Effective Learning

Playing and exploring - engagement
Active learning - motivation
Creating and thinking critically - thinking

Area of Learning and Development

Prime Areas

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Physical Development

Communication and Language

Specific Areas

Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding of the World
Expressive Arts and Design

Key Stages One and Two – Ages 5 -9 (Years 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science
Religious Education: The School follows the Dorset agreed syllabus.
Foundation Subjects: Art, History, Geography, PE, Music, Computing and Technology.

Modern Foreign Language (Year 3 and 4 only): French. Throughout the school there is access to ICT Facilities including interactive whiteboards, computers, laptops and i-pads.

We believe that all the learning that takes place should be offered in an interesting and stimulating way. We try to offer a variety of first-hand experiences to make the learning process purposeful, meaningful and appropriate to each child. We expect high standards and encourage everyone to do their best, whatever their level of ability. Every teacher uses a wide range of teaching strategies to enable the children to find the way that they learn best.

Each class provides parents with a curriculum map for each half term.

If you would like more information about the curriculum, please see Mrs Charman.