The Curriculum

Children at Junior School follow the Key Stage 2 programme of the National Curriculum. This includes mathematics, English, science and information and communication technology (ICT) which are sometimes referred to as the core subjects.

History, geography, music, design and technology, physical education, religious education, and personal, social and health education (PSHE) are referred to as the foundation subjects. French is also taught as an additional subject.

For each subject the school has drawn up schemes of work based on National Curriculum Programmes of Study to set out what pupils will be taught. A child’s individual ability will determine the level or difficulty of work they study but each child follows the same programmes of study. For more information it is recommended you look at the website www.qca.org.uk. There is also a parents section on this website and lots of details about testing and assessment.

Most of your child’s lessons will be taught by their class teacher. For some of the more specialised curriculum areas other members of staff may also lead the lesson.

Children may work individually, in a group or as a whole class as appropriate to their needs and that curriculum subject.

A number of initiatives in maths and English have been introduced in all schools throughout England for children identified as not reaching appropriate age-level expectations and needing additional support. This involves children working in small groups and following short structured programmes over a term. This is usually led by a teaching assistant and overseen by the class teacher and school SENCO.

Core subjects
mathematics
English
science
ICT

Foundation subjects
history
geography
music
design and technology
physical education
religious education
PSHE and citizenship

Other subjects
French