The National Curriculum starts at Keystage 1 (Year 1 and 2 in the infants) and continues through to Keystage 2 (Years 3-6 in the juniors) and on into secondary education. It builds on the learning that has gone on in the foundation stage. Curriculum Subjects Schools have a statutory responsibility to fulfil the requirements laid …
The national curriculum for mathematics aims to ensure that all pupils: become fluent in maths and can recall and apply mathematics accurately reason mathematically can solve problems by applying their mathematics The lesson structure may vary from day to day and may consist of whole class or group activities based on a key learning objective. …
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 …
The school aims to develop the natural curiosity of children through careful observation and first hand experiences. In this way the children are able to develop the skills, attitudes, concepts and understanding necessary to equip them for the scientific world in which they live. The science curriculum is divided into the following areas:- Working Scientifically …
At Brookland Infant and Nursery School Computing is taught using the Herts for Learning Computing Scheme which adheres to the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and the Early Years Outcomes for technology. Children are taught how to be safe in the digital world and part of our safeguarding responsibility is to ensure that all …
Art and Design The children 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 …
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship PSHE acts like a thread that runs through the whole structure of the school and the curriculum. Children learn about themselves as developing individuals and as members of the school and wider community. They have opportunities to show that they can take some responsibility for themselves and …