As a school we value and promote:

· A community in which staff and children are valued alike.

· Support for one another in improving and enhancing teaching and learning.

· Teamwork and partnership within the staff.

· A successful and constructive partnership with parents.

· Respect for the fabric of, and equipment within, the school.

· Appreciation and care of the environment, especially that in which we live.

· Pride in being a member of Niton Primary School.

· Welcoming attitudes towards visitors.

· A high standard of presentation and personal appearance.

· The maximisation of potential.

· A sense of humour.

The Foundation Curriculum

We believe that the children need to have a sense of belonging and self-confidence.

They need to be encouraged to contribute and to participate, take risks and make

mistakes safely; to make connections and to think imaginatively and work

independently to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas in an encouraging and

supportive environment, to help build self esteem and self confidence.

The Reception Class undertakes the Foundation Stage:

· Personal, Social and Emotional Development

· Language and Literacy

· Mathematical Development

· Knowledge and Understanding of the World

· Physical Development

· Creative Development

In Year 1 all pupils are taught in accordance with the National Curriculum which

extends the framework of The Foundation Key Stage and ensures the development of

a child as he/she moves through the school.

The requirements of the National Curriculum are: -

Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science and Information Communication

Technology (ICT)

Foundation Subjects: Design Technology, Physical Education, Art, Music, History,

and Geography.

Clothing and Uniform

Although we have no compulsory school uniform, following the wishes of parents, our school does have its own identity. We ask you to encourage your child to wear the following:

School Sweatshirt *

School Fleece Jacket*

Grey Trousers, Skirt or Shorts

Plain White Polo Shirt *

Summer Dress, Pale Blue Check

Your child will go out of doors on many occasions during the school day. We ask that footwear be well fitting and waterproof. Trainers are generally inadequate for this purpose.

Your child will require a P.E. kit consisting of:

School ‘T’ shirt*

Blue shorts

Plimsolls

Contained in a drawstring bag. The Kit should be brought to school on a Monday morning and taken home to be washed during holiday periods.

* These items may be purchased from school. Also, there is a Thrift Shop where good quality nearly new uniform is available.