Crockham Hill C.E. Primary School

At Crockham Hill Church of England Primary School we provide a broad, balanced education for all the children in our care. We aim to create a happy, caring and stimulating learning environment in which all children can grow in self-esteem and fulfil their full potential as human beings. In particular we aim by learning together to:

enable children to reach their full potential in all aspects of the curriculum and in particular in acquiring effective skills in literacy and numeracy

provide children with an education appropriate to the world outside the classroom

develop a love of learning and a desire to continue to expand their knowledge and skills throughout their life

help them to learn to live together in a community and to show sensitivity to the differences between one another

encourage them to become responsible, independent people, who are able to look at and think deeply about the world around them

develop a positive sense of moral responsibility and self-discipline

develop spiritual awareness and an awe of the universe

The School has been located on its present site since 1867 and is very fortunate to have beautiful surroundings, with superb views toward the Ashdown Forest. The meadow and copse below the Church Lane, although belonging to the National Trust, are used as part of the school grounds. The school is a mixed primary school offering the full foundation Stage and National Curriculum for children 4 to 11 years. The school is a member of the Diocese of Rochester Church Schools’ Association and maintains a close relationship with the Church and the Village.

In 1994 the School was fortunate to have a new extension built and the existing building refurbished. All the classrooms have activity areas, their own toilet and cloakroom facilities. The School Hall enables all the classes to have P.E., music and drama lessons. The School assemblies and lunches are also held in the hall. The school also makes use of the adjacent village hall to supplement its facilities.

Teaching at Crockham Hill School

The teachers at this school are well organised and dedicated professionals, who work together with our teaching assistants to provide the highest possible standard of education for the children in their care. Subject specialism and expertise are shared within the staff group. Lessons are differentiated and structured to enable all pupils to reach their full potential. Individual, group and class activities are used to provide a well-balanced and stimulating curriculum. The School teaches the Foundation Stage Curriculum and the National

Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2.

THE FOUNDATION STAGE:

Areas of Learning for children in their reception year:

Personal. Social and Emotional Development, Communication, Language and Literacy, Mathematical Development, Knowledge and Understanding of the World, Physical Development, Creative Development.

THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM:

Subject areas of learning for children in years 1 to 6:

THE CORE SUBJECTS - English, Mathematics, Science, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) and Religious Education.

THE FOUNDATION SUBJECTS - Art, Design & Technology, History, Geography, Music, Physical Education.

In addition all pupils are taught French, and Personal, Social and Health.