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interpretation and enquiry. We aim to encourage more independent study towards the end
of Key Stage Two.
Much of the work in history and geography is approached through a termly or half-termly
topic.
PSHE and CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship is taught throughout the school
covering such topics as Road Safety, Water Safety, Drugs Awareness, Relationships
Education, Cycle Safety and Fire Safety etc. Reproduction is taught as an aspect of National
Curriculum Science. We hold an Anti- bullying week in the autumn term each year and a
Healthy School Week in the summer.
In accordance with the Governors’ decision, Sex Education is taught specifically in Year 6.
This aspect of the curriculum includes input delivered by the teachers and the school nurse.
Parents have the right to withdraw their child from aspects of the Sex Education
programme. In order to consider exercising this right the Headteacher would wish to
discuss the matter directly with the parent to ensure no misunderstandings existed and to
ensure appropriate arrangements were being made.
Teachers do respond appropriately in answering children’s questions that arise as a matter
of course through the topics taught as part of the statutory Science National Curriculum
which includes topics such as Life Cycles and Reproduction. This is not Sex Education, but
part of the National Curriculum applied to all children and from which there is no right of
withdrawal.
The Citizenship Programme helps to give children the knowledge, skills and understanding
they need to become informed, active and responsible citizens. As part of this work the
children elect representatives to the School Council that meets regularly to discuss school
issues and make recommendations about school life.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
All classes are taught Religious Education. Religious Education develops children’s social,
cultural and religious awareness. The aim of R.E. in schools is to inform the children of
religious beliefs in order to develop awareness and foster a sense of understanding and
respect for world religions. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from RE. In order
to consider exercising this right the Headteacher would wish to discuss the matter directly
with the parent to ensure no misunderstandings existed and to ensure appropriate
arrangements were being made.
HOMEWORK
AIMS -
To support work covered in school and thus raise achievement.
To promote the skills required for individual study.
To promote each pupil’s sense of personal achievement, self esteem and time
management.
To extend the learning potential of each child.
To consolidate knowledge and skills, and allow for the extension of the more able.
All homework activities should take place within a supportive non-pressurised atmosphere -
ideally not at a time when the homework clashes with the time of another favourite activity
