As a small school with mixed classes, planning is complex. We have spent some time developing our long term plans in line with the curriculum and to meet our children's needs. Please see below for details of coverage across the Key Stages.
To ensure a broad and balanced curriculum, we block some subjects together across a 'curriculum week'. For example, in November, children across the school develop their D.T. skills by designing, planning and evaluating Christmas decorations.
To ensure a broad and balanced curriculum, we block some subjects together across a 'curriculum week'. For example, in November, children across the school develop their D.T. skills by designing, planning and evaluating Christmas decorations.
FoundationOur outstanding foundation unit is available for children age 3 through to 5. The foundation unit is run by our very experienced Early Years teacher, Mrs Linda Geldard and HLTA Mrs Atkinson.
The foundation unit is located in a spacious, well resourced classroom with access to a large outdoor area which is well utilised as part of the curriculum. Homework for EYFS
Specific targets for each child will be shared in their home-school books. Read with your child as often as possible Play I-spy and rhyming games Encourage independent mark making and writing Practical maths activities such as searching for shapes and numbers in the environment, counting objects using 1-to-1 correspondence, counting backwards aswell as forwards. Practise phonics activities- new sounds and new tricky words will be sent home most days. Let your children dress themselves Talk to your children, encouraging them to ask and answer questions! |
Key Stage 1Our Key Stage 1 class is made up of Year 1 and Year 2. The class teacher is Mrs Bailey and HLTA assistant Mrs Atkinson. The children are lucky to have access to the outdoor area along with a computer and workshop area within the classroom.
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Lower Key Stage 2Mrs O'Connor teaches Year 3 & 4 children. She is joined by both Mrs Connor and Mrs Bailey who support the children. On entering this class the children begin to prepare for their sacramental programme. Outside providers teach the children skills such as music, P.E and dance to help enhance their learning experiences.
Homework
Reading- every day Spelling test - every week Schofield & Sims - one page per week MyMaths - covering topics from current maths lessons (optional) |
Upper Key Stage 2In upper juniors the children work extremely hard, becoming mature, independent learners, in preparation for moving on to high school.
Mr Crabtree and all the staff involved in the children's education throughout school, take pride in celebrating their achievements with them as they move onto the next stage in their learning. Homework
Reading- every day Spelling test- every week Schofield & Sims - two pages per week MyMaths - covering topics from current maths lessons (optional) Year 6 homework varies according to preparation for SATS |