Consett Infant School provides education for children between the ages of 4+ to 7+ years.

Within the building we have a Nursery Unit which provides education and care for pre-school children between the ages of 3 and 4 years.

The school is housed in a large building in Teasdale Street which was built in 1908; an ideal opportunity for studying history! The premises have recently undergone extensive improvements to update and modernise the educational facilities for our children. We have an attractive library area which is situated near to our main entrance door.

The Nursery Unit is housed in part of the school adjacent to the Infant classrooms. The Unit has the benefit of a large interesting outdoor area and garden; a haven for children and minibeasts!

SCHOOL AIMS

The purpose of Consett Infant School is to offer children the best possible learning opportunities in a caring, challenging, attractive environment, so that each child can develop academically and personally to his or her full potential.

The school aims to provide a lively, welcoming and caring place in which children are valued as individuals and as members of society.

The school aims to promote the well being and development of the whole child. We are concerned with the child's aesthetic, physical, moral, spiritual and social as well as academic needs.

SCHOOL ETHOS The children are encouraged, throughout the School and Nursery, to share and care for others, to be responsible, to look after equipment and to be polite. Activities are provided to foster such attitudes. We operate the Assertive Discipline programme where appropriate behaviour is recognised and encouraged by all staff. Children may be rewarded with Credit Slips, Stars, Stickers etc. We encourage the children, by discussion and activities, to develop self discipline, considering the effects of their actions on others.

SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum within the framework of the Foundation Stage early learning goals (further details of which can be seen in our Early Years Brochure available on request) and National Curriculum attainment targets. The National Curriculum subjects taught in the school are:-

English (speaking & listening, reading, writing, spelling, handwriting)
Mathematics
Science
Design and Technology
Information and Communication Technology
History
Geography
Music
Art and Design
Physical Education
Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship Education
Religious Education

Each child follows a set of learning activities in line with the National Curriculum guidelines and their own individual ability.

Whilst the National Curriculum is taught throughout the school, the subjects may or may not be taught as separate items. A topic such as 'Ourselves' or 'Pattern' will link together aspects of Mathematics, English, Art, Science, Geography and Technology.

Children are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and experiences across and beyond the curriculum, contributing fully to the life of the school and the community. This is approached through Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship Education (PSHCE). PSHCE helps to give pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy independent lives and to become informed, active, responsible citizens. A new element of this is SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) which is delivered throughout the school with home activities.