Literacy & English

The development of literacy skills plays an important role in all learning.

Children develop and extend literacy skills by being given opportunities to:

• communicate, collaborate and build relationships
• reflect on and explain literacy and thinking skills, using feedback to help improve and sensitively provide useful feedback for others
• engage with and create a wide range of texts in different media, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by ICT
• develop understanding of what is special, vibrant and valuable about different cultures and their languages
• explore the richness and diversity of language, how it can affect them, and the wide range of ways in which they can be creative
• extend and enrich vocabulary through listening, talking, watching and reading.

We use the Jolly Phonics scheme as part of our Literacy and English work. Jolly Phonics is a thorough foundation for reading and writing. It teaches the letter sounds in an enjoyable, multisensory way, and enables children to use them to read and write words.

For more information please go to: http://www.jollylearning.co.uk/jp.htm

Mathematics & Numeracy

Children’s learning in mathematics enables them to:

• develop a secure understanding of the concepts, principles and processes of mathematics and apply these in different contexts, including the world of work
• understand the application of mathematics, its impact on our society past and present, and its potential for the future
• develop essential numeracy skills which will allow them to participate fully in society
• establish firm foundations for further specialist learning
• understand that successful independent living requires financial awareness, effective money management, using schedules and other related skills
• interpret numerical information appropriately and use it to draw conclusions, assess risk, and make reasoned evaluations and informed decisions
• apply skills and understanding creatively and logically to solve problems, within a variety of contexts
• appreciate how the imaginative and effective use of technologies can enhance the development of skills and concepts

Science

The sciences framework provides a range of different contexts for learning which draw on important aspects of everyday life and work.

Learning in the sciences will enable children to:

• develop curiosity and understanding of the environment and their place in the living, material and physical world
• demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of the big ideas and concepts of the sciences
• develop skills for learning, life and work
• develop the skills of scientific inquiry and investigation using practical techniques
• develop skills in the accurate use of scientific language, formulae and equations
• apply safety measures and take necessary actions to control risk and hazards
• recognise the impact the sciences make on their life, the lives of others, the environment and on society
• recognise the role of creativity and inventiveness in the development of the sciences
• develop an understanding of the Earth’s resources and the need for responsible use of them
• develop as a scientifically-literate citizen with a lifelong interest in the sciences
• establish the foundation for more advanced learning and future careers in the sciences and the technologies.

Expressive Arts

Experiences in the expressive arts involve creating and presenting and are practical and experiential. Evaluating and appreciating are used to enhance enjoyment and develop knowledge and understanding.

Children’s learning in, through and about the expressive arts:

• enables them to experience the inspiration and power of the arts
• recognises and nurtures their creative and aesthetic talents
• allows them to develop skills and techniques that are relevant to specific art forms and across the four capacities
• provides opportunities for them to deepen their understanding of culture in the wider world
• is enhanced and enriched through partnerships with professional arts companies, creative adults and cultural organisations.

Health & Wellbeing

Learning in health and wellbeing ensures that children and young people develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, capabilities and attributes, which they need for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing now and in the future.

The learning environment of children supports them to:

• develop their self-awareness, self-worth and respect for others
• meet challenges, manage change and build relationships
• experience personal achievement and build their resilience and confidence
• understand and develop their physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing and social skills
• understand how what they eat, how active they are and how the decisions they make about behaviour and relationships affect their physical and mental wellbeing
• participate in a wide range of activities which promote a healthy lifestyle
• understand that adults in their school community have a responsibility to look after them, listen to their concerns and involve others where necessary
• learn about where to find help and resources to inform choices
• assess and manage risk and understand the impact of risk-taking behaviour
• reflect on their strengths and skills to help them make informed choices when planning their next steps
• acknowledge diversity and understand that it is everyone’s responsibility to challenge discrimination.

Spiritual & Moral

Learning through spiritual and moral education enables children to:

• recognise beliefs as an important expression of human experience
• learn about and from the beliefs, values, practices and traditions of world religions and other traditions and viewpoints independent of religious belief
• recognise and understand diversity

 

• develop respect for others and an understanding of beliefs and practices which are different from their own

 

• explore and establish values such as wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity and engage in the development of and reflection upon their own moral values
• develop their beliefs, attitudes, values and practices through reflection, discovery and critical evaluation
• develop the skills of reflection, discernment, critical thinking and deciding how to act when making moral decisions
• make a positive difference to the world by putting their values into action
• establish a firm foundation for lifelong learning, further learning and adult life.

Technologies

The technologies framework provides a range of different contexts for learning that draw on important aspects of everyday life and work. It includes creative, practical and work-related experiences and outcomes in business, computing science, food, textiles, craft, design, engineering, graphics and applied technologies.

Learning in the technologies enables children to:

• develop an understanding of the role and impact of technologies in changing and influencing societies
• contribute to building a better world by taking responsible, ethical actions to improve their life, the lives of others and the environment
• gain the confidence and skills to embrace and use technologies now and in the future, at home, at work and in the wider community
• become an informed consumer and producer who has an appreciation of the merits and impacts of products and services
• be capable of making reasoned choices relating to the environment, sustainable development and ethical, economic and cultural issues
• broaden their understanding of the role that information and communications technology (ICT) has in the global community
• broaden their awareness of how ideas in mathematics and science are used in technologies
• experience work-related learning, and establish firm foundations for lifelong learning, and careers.

It is important to remember that as children play and learn they will develop an interest, confidence and enjoyment in ICT skills that can be transferred and applied in different learning contexts.

Social Studies

Learning in the social studies will enable children to:

• develop their understanding of the history, heritage and culture of their local area, and an appreciation of their place within the world
• broaden their understanding of the world by learning about human activities and achievements in the past and present
• develop an understanding of their own values, beliefs and cultures and those of others
• develop an understanding of the principles of democracy and citizenship through experience of critical and independent thinking
• explore and evaluate different types of sources and evidence
• learn how to locate, explore and link periods, people and events in time and place
• learn how to locate, explore and link features and places locally and further afield
• engage in activities which encourage enterprising attitudes
• develop an understanding of concepts that stimulate enterprise and influence business
• establish firm foundations for lifelong learning and for further careers.