Although parallel classes  follow the same curriculum, our teachers have the freedom to teach in their own style.  We use a wide variety of teaching styles and resources, adapting them to meet the needs of the children in our care.

Literacy

The children spend around 5 hours per week in Literacy lessons.  They are taught by their class teacher and enjoy taking part in a wide variety of activities designed to teach the key areas of punctuation, grammar, handwriting and reading. 

In Year One we aim to hear the children read in school at least four times each week.  As the  children progress through Years Two and Three, to reflect the children's growing maturity and reading ability, they become more independent readers.  During these years a higher emphasis is placed on independent reading and group reading activities.  We aim to hear them read individually at least twice a week in Years Two and Three and  by the end of Year Three, the majority of our children are confident readers with a higher than average reading age.
Parents play a vital role in teaching the children to read.  We strongly encourage all parents to hear their children read at home every night, or for the children with a more advanced reading ability, give them opportunities to read independently. 

 Mathematics

The children spend between 4 and 5 hours per week in  Mathematics lessons.  They follow the programme set out in the Numeracy strategy, with enhancements to meet the needs of our children.  We place a high emphasis on mental maths methods and the work we do in class reflects this.  The children progress to learn written methods for performing calculations and use their knowledge to complete problem solving tasks.
 

Science

The children spend around one hour per week in Science lessons.  By completing practical tasks and taking part in a variety of other activities, we encourage the children to develop enquiring minds. 

History

The children enjoy learning about the past through a varied curriculum.  In addition to the work we do in the classroom, the children take part in educational visits and  special events we hold in school such our re-enactment of the Ancient Greek Olympics.

Geography

In Geography lessons the children learn the following topics through a combination of class based activities, work around the school site and trips out of school.

PE and Games

The children enjoy taking part in a variety of sporting activities using our outstanding facilities (See sports section). 
The children in Years Two and Three have one P.E. lesson a week taught by Mr. Hart and two afternoon games sessions during which they play a variety of team sports.  The children must have the correct kit in school for these lessons as they are are unlikely to be able to take part without it.

The children in Year One have One P.E. lesson with Mr. Hart and one Dance/Movement lesson  with Mr. Ekins each week.  They should come to school dressed in their P.E. kit for their P.E. lesson with Mr. Hart, which takes place at the beginning of the day.  This lesson might take place in the sports hall, or outside. They need to bring their uniform to change into after the lesson. 

The children are asked to  bring their to bring their P.E. kit into school on the day they have their Dance/movement lesson.  As the lessons will normally take place indoors, to save time, the children  don't  usually change into their full kit  for this lesson, they keep their shirt/blouse on,  put their shorts on and perform in bare feet.

Religious Education

The children have one R.E. lesson each week.  In these lessons they learn about the different religions with a special focus on religious festivals and the similarities between religions. R.E. lessons are either taught by the children's class teacher or Mrs Jenny Reeder.

PSHE and Citizenship

This subject has a weekly timetabled slot, but it taught throughout the week through other subject areas.  The timetabled lessons take the form of discussions, class work and circle time.  In addition to the work in class, the children attend assemblies with  Monday's assembly  a special time set aside for the Junior children.

French

The children in Year One have one French lesson each week; this increases to two lessons in Years Two and Three.  French is taught by Mme Gabarrot, our specialist French teacher.

Art

The children are taught Art by Mr Larwood, our specialist Art teacher.  From an early age they learn a variety of painting and drawing techniques and the children's impressive work can always be seen on display around the school.

Design and Technology

Design and Technology is taught by the class teachers.  The children are given opportunities to use a variety of materials and develop their creativity.

Music

The children are taught Music by our specialist Music teacher, Mr Aarons.  In addition to their weekly music lesson, the children have the opportunity to learn an instrument.  Please contact the school office for details of this.

ICT

The children have weekly ICT lessons during which they learn ICT skills such as word-processing, creating multimedia presentations, using the Internet, control technology, presenting information and using painting applications.  They gain the confidence to use ICT facilities independently whether completing school work, or using them for personal use at home or in computer club.