The National Curriculum The National Curriculum starts at Keystage 1 (infants) and continues through to Keystage 2 (Juniors) and on into Keystage 3-4 (Secondary). It builds on the learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. All community and foundation schools must follow the National Curriculum and deliver it through their own offer. Brookland Infant and …
Our children will have many opportunities to develop artistic skills through the use of a variety of materials and in a range of settings. Children will develop their creativity and imagination by exploring visual, tactile and sensory qualities of materials and processes. They will use drawing, painting and sculpture and will develop different techniques using …
We aim to foster creative creativity and will give the children opportunities to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products. Discussion will be used to help plan ideas and make ‘mock ups’ in the designing process, including evaluating and improving products according to likes and dislikes. Our children will be taught …
We aim to inspire a curiosity in our children’s local area and the wider world around them. We will share our own experiences of different countries, climates and cultures, while exploring and learning about new and exciting places in our world. We want our children to be proud of our school and their local community. …
We aim to encourage our children to develop an understanding and appreciation of the past and how this differs from today. Our children will be inspired to be curious about the past, developing their own ideas, opinions and questions. They will use subject specific vocabulary when offering their ideas and posing their questions. They will …
Through a love of music we want to develop our children’s creativity and their ability to listen and enjoy. We will introduce them to a wide variety of music during music sessions and also in assemblies. They will learn a variety of songs and these, along with other aspects of the curriculum, may be used …
TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More Our school aims to inspire all children to develop a love of physical activity and sport. Through good physical education, whole school values and a whole child approach, we aim to nurture confident, resilient children who will strive for their personal best. We want to aid our children in …
Vision We seek to provide children with an enthusiasm for mathematical learning which will give them a base to become lifelong fluent mathematicians. We will support children in exploring their natural curiosity and desire to problem solve so they can master the skills and steps required to have a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. We …
Literacy is now taught through the revised Primary National Strategy and each class has a daily literacy lesson which incorporates whole class teaching and group activities. There are four main aspects of language which are: Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing. The Literacy curriculum is structured under 12 strands of learning as shown below. Speaking Listening …
At Brookland Infant and Nursery School we recognise that Science is an exciting subject area which directly, and indirectly, influences all aspects of everyday life. Young children are naturally curious and passionate about learning and in Science we aim to stimulate a child’s curiosity in finding out why things happen in the way they do. …
Our aim is to provide every child who passes through our school the opportunity to explore ICT and learn to use it confidently. All children will have access to a range of hardware and software that will be updated as appropriate. They will be able to use their computing skills across the curriculum, linking into …
To deliver a well-balanced, creative and ambitious RSE and PSHE curriculum that promotes the development of the holistic child and meets the needs of every child here at Brookland Infants and Nursery School, we have recently adopted JIGSAW as our chosen scheme. So… – WELCOME TO JIGSAW! Intent– Why do we teach PSHE? PSHE helps …