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MATHEMATICS
We aim to provide our children with a wide mathematical education taught in an enjoyable,
relevant and creative way. Whenever possible we use ‘real life’ experiences so children
begin to understand the importance of applying maths skills in order to solve problems and
engage them for future learning.
Maths is taught daily based on the New National Curriculum Programmes of Study for all
year groups. Pupils explore all four number operations and are encouraged to try different
strategies to best suit their learning. There is a very strong emphasis on the development
of mental arithmetic. Pupils also explore statistics, geometry, data handling, shape and
space and develop their measuring skills in a range of contexts. They are given lots of
opportunity to discuss their methods and encouraged to use the appropriate mathematical
vocabulary.
We want our children to know and understand mathematical concepts, skills, facts,
relationships and strategies and be able to apply and communicate these in a confident
way. Support from home is invaluable. Mathletics is used to support the learning of
mathematical concepts at home.
Teachers differentiate their planning and delivery of lessons to cater for the range of
abilities in each class. Much effort goes into continual assessment and the modification of
planning to address the needs of the various ability groups within the class. This is also
reflected within the provision of homework.
COMPUTING
Computing is a core subject and all classes in Key Stage 1 and 2 are taught it on a weekly
basis. There is an computing suite with 22 computers with access to the internet. In
addition, the Nursery, Reception and all Key Stage 1 and 2 classrooms are equipped with
an interactive whiteboard and a class - based computer, ensuring children’s learning of
other subjects is enhanced though the use of ICT. We have a bank of networked lap tops
and iPads that can be accessed in the classroom.
MUSIC
Children take part in a variety of music making activities. There is a weekly singing
assembly. The school choir achieves a high standard and performs at various concerts. All
children in Year 2 and above have the opportunity to learn the recorder. All children in
Years 5 and 6 learn to play a musical instrument. The three instruments offered are guitar,
flute and African drum (Djembe).
SCIENCE
A sequence of themes including such topics as Space, Light and Sound are developed
across the Key Stage. Increasing emphasis is placed upon the use of investigative
approaches and “hands on” experiences to foster enjoyment and thus involvement and
understanding. Frequently topics across the school are supported by a range of audio visual
stimuli and educational visits. The statutory Science National Curriculum includes topics
such as Life Cycles and the Reproduction of Plants and Mammals.
