Our School: Providing a broad and relevant curriculum
One of our aims is to 'provide a broad and relevant curriculum'. The National Curriculum comprises of a core of English, Maths, Science and Information Communication Technology,
along with foundation subjects of Art, Geography, History, Music, Physical Education and Design Technology. Religious Education is also included.
Our teachers are great at making the curriculum interesting and relevant...
The primary phase is divided into three Key Stages:
Foundation Stage: 4 – 5 years (Reception)
Key Stage 1: 5 – 7 years, Years 1 and 2 (Infants)
Key Stage 2: 8 – 11 years, Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 (Juniors)
Teachers plan carefully, detailing the skills to be learned, the understanding to be developed and the assessments that need to be made. Our framework and policies outline how this curriculum will be delivered. Our aim is to make learning as engaging as possible...
Religious Education
This is taught in all classes and we follow the Oxfordshire Agreed Syllabus. Our first aim
when teaching RE is to develop knowledge, understanding and respect of different faiths and
to help children develop their own beliefs; however our teaching recognises the central part
that Christianity plays in our lives. Our second aim is that of a child’s personal development
and the appreciation and sharing of values.
For more details, please have a look at our School Brochure - accessible from the 'Quick Links' below.
Collective Worship
Assemblies are used to help achieve the aims of our RE policy and to promote the general
ethos of the school. We have assemblies each day of the week. This allows for discussion of
particular issues or areas pertinent to the different ages. The local vicar leads an assembly
every fortnight. Singing, music and stories play an important part in our school assemblies.
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from acts of collective worship but we hope
they will see these assemblies as an important part of the school day.
Sex Education
We see our role as being complementary and supportive to the role of parents in helping their
children to cope with the emotional and physical aspects of growing up, and in preparing
them for the challenges and responsibilities they will face.
For more details, please have a look at our School Brochure - accessible from the 'Quick Links' below.