Religious Education

By Greg Houghton | September 6, 2018 | Comments Off on Religious Education

Purpose of study Throughout key stage 1 and 2, pupils explore Christianity and at least two (three in KS2) of the principal religions in this country. They learn about different beliefs about God and the world around them. They encounter and respond to a range of stories, artefacts and other religious materials. They learn to…

Modern Foreign Languages

By Greg Houghton | September 6, 2018 | Comments Off on Modern Foreign Languages

Purpose of study Learning a foreign language is a liberation from insularity and provides an opening to other cultures. A high-quality languages education should foster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. The teaching should enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its…

Physical Education

By Greg Houghton | September 6, 2018 | Comments Off on Physical Education

The Aims The national curriculum for physical education aims to ensure that all pupils: develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities are physically active for sustained periods of time engage in competitive sports and activities lead healthy, active lives. PE and Sport Premium Prior Learning- Early Years Children will be given…

Music

By Greg Houghton | September 6, 2018 | Comments Off on Music

Purpose of study Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. A high quality music education should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement. As pupils progress, they should develop a…

Art and Design

By Greg Houghton | September 6, 2018 | Comments Off on Art and Design

Purpose of study Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able…

Design Technology

By Greg Houghton | September 6, 2018 | Comments Off on Design Technology

Purpose of study Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such…

Geography

By Greg Houghton | September 6, 2018 | Comments Off on Geography

Purpose of study A high-quality geography education should inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching should equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the…

PSHE (including RSE)

By Greg Houghton | September 6, 2018 | Comments Off on PSHE (including RSE)

INTENT: We believe that a strong PSHE education is important to help our pupils gain the knowledge and attributes to fulfil their potential and become happy, successful and well-rounded members of society. We use PSHE as a way to support our children’s development, to enable them to understand and respect who they are and maintain…

Computing

By Greg Houghton | September 6, 2018 | Comments Off on Computing

Purpose of study A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles…

History

By Greg Houghton | September 6, 2018 | Comments Off on History

Purpose of study A high-quality history education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. It should inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past. Teaching should equip pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement.…