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Fox Class
EYFS children in Fox
- Communication and language
- Physical development
- Personal, social and emotional development
- Literacy
- Maths
- Understanding the world
- Expressive arts and design.
The curriculum is flexible so that learning can follow children’s interests, and activities are organised to suit children’s needs.
Every day children enjoy a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children learn a great deal by playing and exploring, being active, through creative thinking and by using their imaginations. Our large and well-equipped classroom provides first-class opportunities for all these things to happen, indoors and out. Playing with others develops important social skills and promotes a positive, problem-solving attitude.
Reading skills are developed systematically in daily phonics lessons and by sharing books with adults. Children learn the sounds that letters make (phonics) and the names of each letter. They learn to write accurately and are encouraged to use their emerging writing in their play. Maths skills are developed through daily teaching and practised in carefully planned activities and play situations.
Year 1 children in Fox
Hedgehog Class
Here are some links to the topics that are covered in Hedgehog Class. If you’d like to know more please refer to the National Curriculum section below.
Hedgehog Class Year A Curriculum Overview
Hedgehog Class Year B Curriculum Overview
The National Curriculum
- Science
- Art & Design
- Computing
- Design & Technology (DT)
- Geography
- History
- Languages
- Music
- Personal, Social, Health & Economic (PSHE)
- Sex and Relationships Education
There is also more detailed information for the following subjects available via the tabs on the top of the page:
- English
- Maths
- Religious Education (RE)
- Collective Worship
- Physical Education (PE) and School Sport
Science
We enjoy superb school grounds, including a wildlife area with a pond, a vegetable garden and even a bird-hide. These resources are used to support children’s learning about living things and the environment.
Art and Design
Learning about art involves an appreciation of other people’s work. Children observe the work of artists from many cultures and times, helping them to develop their own ideas in new ways. We maintain a lively school environment that raises interest and celebrates children’s achievements.
Computing
Design & Technology (DT)
Otter Class
Here are some links to the topics that are covered in Otter Class. If you’d like to know more please refer to the National Curriculum section below.
Kingfisher Class
Kingfisher Class contains children from Year 5 and Year 6. The curriculum in Otter Class is designed in a 2 year rolling programme: this means that no child will learn the same topic twice!
Here are some links to the topics that are covered in Kingfisher Class. If you’d like to know more please refer to the National Curriculum section below.
The National Curriculum Cnd…
Geography
History
Languages
Music
Children are encouraged to share music with others – to sing, dance or play to audiences large or small – building their confidence as they do. We have a school choir. Each year we put on concerts and performances, and take part in musical activities that parents are invited to.
Many children learn to play instruments (mostly guitar, drums and the piano), individually or in a small group.
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)
Sex & Relationships Education
This is taught in age-appropriate ways as part of topic work linked to science, R.E. and Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE). We inform parents in advance when sex education is part of the programme of work for their children. Parents have the right to withdraw their child if they so wish (please speak to the head teacher).