The philosophy of our school is to provide a firm foundation on which all aspects of education will be built. It is our belief that education is a route to spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical, and mental development and thus the well-being of the individual. We believe in equal opportunities for all the children in our school, irrespective of social background, culture, race, gender or ability. In order to ensure future progress and success, we aim to provide a curriculum that is broad and balanced. This entails following the National Curriculum, Religious Education, Collective Worship and PSHE and Citizenship. It is our belief that we should provide a learning environment that is motivating, exciting and caring, in order for a child to develop a sense of high self-esteem and academic achievement.
Our school philosophy is the framework for general and more specific whole school aims, and is the foundation from which all aspects of our school community develop.
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To create high standards of learning for all children, providing access to all areas of the National Curriculum.
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To create a lively and stimulating learning environment.
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To create a caring, secure environment so that all our pupils might enjoy high self-esteem.
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To develop responsibility towards the environment.
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To create a lasting partnership with parents.
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To develop an assured place for the school within the community.
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To create surroundings where each individual feels confident and at ease with what they do and about the school.
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To be able to respond positively to the opportunities and challenges of the rapidly changing world.
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To develop a commitment to the virtues of truth, justice, honesty, trust and a sense of duty.
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THE FOUNDATION STAGE
Pupils join us in the September of the academic year in which they are 5 years old. For the first year they follow a specific Foundation Stage curriculum which is divided into six areas of development, at this stage the pupils are working towards specific Early Learning Goals.
Areas of Learning and Early Learning Goals:
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personal, social and emotional development.
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communication, language and literacy
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mathematical knowledge
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knowledge and understanding of the world
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physical development
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creative development.
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The six areas help us plan the learning environment, activities, experiences and framework for the Early Years Curriculum. This does not mean that all the young children’s learning is divided into these areas. One experience could provide a child with opportunities to develop a number of competencies, skills and concepts across several areas of learning.
KEY STAGES 1 AND 2
There are two distinct ‘Key Stages’ in school. Key Stage 1 covers pupils from 5-7 years of age i.e. Infants. Key Stage 2 covers pupils from 7-9 years of age i.e. Juniors.
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