Wednesday 19 June 2013

Curriculum

 

owlictA Balanced Curriculum

'Strengths in teaching include the excellent use of assessment to further pupils' learning and good levels of pace and challenge.' (Ofsted, 2012)

We are pleased to offer a stimulating, varied and creative curriculum, which allows all children to thrive and make the best possible progress in a variety of ways. Whilst maintaining the importance of the core subjects, teachers use a topic themed approach to develop skills across the curriculum. Termly class trips (which are partially funded by the PSA) are used to enrich lessons through new experiences and a hands on approach!

'One parent commented that 'Teachers do a fantastic job,' (Ofsted 2012)

Incredibly popular with the children, our 'theme weeks' allow a whole weekly timetable to be devoted to a theme followed across the school; these happen once each term. Visiting speakers take workshops, coaching sessions and assemblies to develop children's thinking about the theme, furthermore inspiring work carried out in the classroom. A sharing assembly at the end of the week, allows children and parents to see how each class has approached the theme. Recent themes covered include: Science; Climate Change and Get Active.