CURRICULUM

All children in every year group are entitled to be taught a broad, balanced and interesting curriculum that is well matched to their needs, taking into account their previous learning and attainment.

This section of the website explains what we teach i in each year group and gives a flavour of the content of the Primary School Curriculum.

We use the National Curriculum as the definitive guide to the content of the curriculum. We strive for excellence at all times, aiming to inspire and motivate all children through the way in which we teach.

OVERVIEW

We teach all National Curriculum statutory subjects - English, Maths, Science, ICT, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, PE and Music + Religious Education. In addition we teach Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE) and French throughout the school.

We use nationally produced and agreed resources to support our teaching of English and Maths.

We teach ICT skills with the aid of computers in the classroom and the ICT suite, and with the support of additional hardware such as digital cameras and camcorders.

PE is taught each week by our class teachers and through additional lessons with Mrs Wilkinson, whose role is dedicated to sport and PE in school. PE is also supported through extended schools activities. All children have the opportunity to learn to swim during their time at our school.

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTS

We have reviewed and revised our approach to curriculum planning during recent years, moving away from the secondary style model of teaching through subject areas, and movng towards a more holistic and creative approach to learning and teaching.

Whilst some lessons in Maths and Literacy continue to concentrate on these particular subject areas, many other lessons are now planned around themes and topics in which cover more than one curriculum subject. Children find more meaning to the learning process in this way and they are motivated by this approach.

Teachers have worked hard to plan very carefully so that all areas of the National Curriculum are taught at the appropriate level in each year group. Planning documents below show how this is achieved across the school.

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EXAMPLES OF PLANNING

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BARWELL CHURCH of ENGLAND JUNIOR SCHOOL

BELIEVE ACHIEVE SUCCEED - LEARNING THAT LASTS A LIFETIME

CURRICULUM

OVERVIEW

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTS

EXAMPLES OF PLANNING


	CURRICULUM All children in every year group are entitled to be taught a broad, balanced and interesting curriculum that is well matched to their needs, taking into account their previous learning and attainment. This section of the website explains what we teach i in each year group and gives a flavour of the content of the Primary School Curriculum. We use the National Curriculum as the definitive guide to the content of the curriculum. We strive for excellence at all times, aiming to inspire and motivate all children through the way in which we teach.

	OVERVIEW We teach all National Curriculum statutory subjects - English, Maths, Science, ICT, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, PE and Music + Religious Education. In addition we teach Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE) and French throughout the school. We use nationally produced and agreed resources to support our teaching of English and Maths. We teach ICT skills with the aid of computers in the classroom and the ICT suite, and with the support of additional hardware such as digital cameras and camcorders. PE is taught each week by our class teachers and through additional lessons with Mrs Wilkinson, whose role is dedicated to sport and PE in school. PE is also supported through extended schools activities. All children have the opportunity to learn to swim during their time at our school. top ^

	CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTS We have reviewed and revised our approach to curriculum planning during recent years, moving away from the secondary style model of teaching through subject areas, and movng towards a more holistic and creative approach to learning and teaching. Whilst some lessons in Maths and Literacy continue to concentrate on these particular subject areas, many other lessons are now planned around themes and topics in which cover more than one curriculum subject. Children find more meaning to the learning process in this way and they are motivated by this approach. Teachers have worked hard to plan very carefully so that all areas of the National Curriculum are taught at the appropriate level in each year group. Planning documents below show how this is achieved across the school. top ^

	EXAMPLES OF PLANNING top ^