The Primary curriculum is planned with activities to help students develop the capacity to formulate and communicate ideas and feelings, whilst also enhancing perceptual skills through physical and sensory activities. Kst1 and 2 provide outstanding, quality-first teaching, and a personal curriculum, which is centred on the individual student’s imagination and potential. Every student is able to access this broad curriculum, as the curriculum enables flexibility for its delivery through whole, calls, small group and individual work.. The Primary Curriculum is intended to promote and rekindle a love of learning. English and Literacy
Art helps develop the motor skills of our students whilst also giving them a creative outlet and access to many sensory stimuli. It is an excellent stress relief and boosts self-confidence through tackling art projects and exploring art materials. Music education engages and inspires pupils to develop a love of music and their skills as musicians. This promotes their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement. Students respond and reflect on different genres and styles of music as well as exploring the emotions that listening and playing music can provoke.
STEM Students are taught through a variety of exciting subjects such as: Science, Design and Technology, Computing and Food Technology. Students are encouraged to ask questions about our world and think about ways to investigate scientific and technological questions about the world around them. Through a variety of projects, students are supported to develop a range of practical skills, solve problems, create innovative designs and communicate information. Food technology encourages students to experience a range of different foods and textures Humanities aims to awaken in students a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people. By comparing our lives and locality to other places and periods in history, students are encouraged to understand our place in society and be accepting of differences Target Work Target time has been designed to allow for effective targeted intervention where each student has a bespoke plan informed by formative and summative teacher assessment, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy assessment. Early intervention programs allow students to meet developmental milestones quicker.
Students learn to speak and write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others. Through reading in particular, pupils have a chance to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Students are supported to: read fluently and with good understanding develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information Acquire a wide vocabulary and be able to write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language for a range of purposes. Our SLT team support lessons to promote phonological awareness and develop speaking and listening skills. The OT team deliver a handwriting programme that is used throughout Primary. Mathematics and Numeracy Through work in Forest Schools and cookery, playing games, using concrete materials and other practical tasks; students develop their sense of number and place value, gradually becoming more confident working with larger numbers and basic fractions. Number bonds are practised leading to fluency with all four operations. Through classroom teaching and therapeutic input, students develop skills with time, money, measurement and spatial awareness. Use of Mathematical symbols and vocabulary is embedded. Problem solving strategies and reasoning skills are developed through a range of practical and engaging activities. P.E Physical education inspires all pupils to succeed in a broad range of physical activities such as swimming sessions in our onsite swimming pool, trampolining, on site climbing wall and gym. We provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health, mental wellbeing and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities, build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.
Pastoral Time Pastoral time is based on inter-disciplinary education whereby learners are enriched by purposeful and meaningful experiences with their pastoral teacher. The school champions inclusive involvement which helps students acquire an important sense of belonging as well as building their self-confidence. Through a wide range of activities including: Forest Schools, outdoor learning, sensory play and group skills, learning is tailored to the social and sensory needs of the individuals in the group. The PSHE Curriculum is delivered during pastoral time to encourage healthy lifestyles and help develop a sense of citizenship Pathways Going out into the community can be challenging for many of our students. Pathways in Primary encourages students to experience many local amenities, developing their road safety skills and their ability to communicate with a variety of people. Group skills are developed as students explore themes such as transport, leisure, navigation and shopping.
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