Curriculum

Our Broad and Balanced Curriculum is designed to:

• be learner centred and always have in mind the experience of the learners
• develop metacognitive thinkers who can celebrate their successes and learn from their mistakes
• be inclusive and build on prior knowledge and interests
• be purposeful and child led
• support the acquisition of a rich language and subject specific vocabulary
• support reading for pleasure and use high quality text
• support the application of mathematical knowledge and problem solving skills
• encourage questions as much as it seeks answers
• be adaptable, current, dynamic and responsive
• fill the gaps in individuals’ knowledge, understanding and skills
• develop skills and the acquisition of knowledge through a wide range of curricular and extracurricular experiences making effective use of visitors and visits
• allow the adults to share their noble passions
• open doors and be outward looking
• maximise the use of spaces in and out of the classroom
• use new technologies in creative ways
• create opportunities for home learning
• create opportunities for parent and community involvement
• have a WOW factor and build happy memories
• be underpinned by our school vision and values
• develop self-esteem and self-actualisation

Our SMSC/PHSE/RSE Curriculum intent is to:

• be underpinned by our Christian Core Values and school’s vision and values
• be child centred
• challenge and support children’s thinking whilst being playful
• provide time for reflection
• keep safeguarding at its heart
• be realistic, current and relevant
• support positive social norms
• link this aspect of the curriculum to other whole school aspects of the curriculum
• enrich the learning experiences through new technologies, assemblies, visits and visitors
• promote British values
• provide a learning environment which supports access to this aspect of the whole school curriculum
• celebrate diversity and be inclusive using resources that are representative

There is lots of useful help and advice regarding the school curriculum here but please contact Helen Clarke in the school office on 01692 630241 or office@neatishead.norfolk.sch.uk if you have any enquires regarding the school’s curriculum.

The curriculum satisfies the following requirements if it is a balanced and broadly based curriculum which;

• promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school and of society, and
• prepares pupils at the school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life

Neatishead School Primary Curriculum & Information

Early Years and KS1

• Red Skippers Plan for September to December 2019
• Red Skippers Mid Term Summer 2019
• Red Skippers Spring 2019
• Stone Age Curriculum Plan 2018
• Long Term Plan for The Early Years and Key Stage One
• Our Phonics and reading schemes in KS1

KS2

• 2019-20 Autumn Term Curriculum Planning – KS2
• 2018-19 Summer Term Curriculum Planning – KS2
• 2018-19 Spring Term Curriculum Planning – KS2
• 2018-19 Autumn Term Curriculum Planning – KS2
• Long Term Plan for Key Stage Two

Useful information

• Curriculum Overview for Years 1-6
• The new national curriculum in English Primary schools – A guide for parents
• Information for parents: 2018 national curriculum tests at the end of key stages 1 and 2
• National curriculum tests (SATs) information videos

Policies

• Curriculum Policy
• Art Policy
• Computing Policy
• D&T Policy
• Geography Policy
• History Policy
• languages Policy
• Music Policy
• PE Policy

Early Years

Members of staff are observing the children through play based activities both child and adult led. The children’s development is monitored using the Early Year Foundation Stage which covers from birth to the age of 5.

There are seven areas, these are:

When a child starts with us we create a learning journey to show their development and progression either using a paper based folder or using an online system called Tapestry. The aim is that when a child reaches the end of reception that they will have met the Early Learning Goals.

Please go here to find out more information about the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Spelling Appendices

• Year 1 Spelling
• Year 2 Spelling
• Year 3-4 Spelling
• Year 5-6 Spelling

Structure of the National Curriculum

School Curriculum

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Foundation subjects
• Art and design
• Citizenship
• Computing
• Design and technology
• Languages
• Geography
• History
• Music
• Physical education

Religious Education

RE must have a very high profile within the church school curriculum and learning activities should provide fully for the needs of all learners.  Learners should be inspired by the subject and develop a wide range of higher level skills such as enquiry, analysis, interpretation, evaluation and reflection to deepen their understanding of the impact of religion on the world.  Attainment should be high and progress significant in developing an understanding of Christianity and a broad range of religions and world views.