Curriculum Information

The Foundation Stage Curriculum

The children in the Foundation Stage follow the Foundation Stage curriculum based on the Early Learning Goals. The curriculum will build on play based activities, supporting children's social, emotional and developmental needs. The Foundation stage is important both in its own right and in preparing children for future learning.

The Foundation Curriculum at Giles Brook will build on the Early Learning Goals, which establish the expectations for most children to reach by the end of the Foundation Stage. The goals are organised into six areas of learning:

•  Personal social and emotional development

•  Communication, language and literacy

•  Mathematical development

•  Knowledge and Understanding of the World

•  Physical development

•  Creative development

The objectives outlined in the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies for Reception aged children, will also be incorporated into the curriculum.

The Foundation area will be set up to allow for independent activity and small group or individual work with an adult. When learning independently, the children will be encouraged to make informed choices about the activities they pursue. The children also have a separate outside play area incorporating large toys, allowing for the development of gross motor skills.

 

 

 

 

The Curriculum – Years 1-6

The curriculum at Giles Brook School will be underpinned by our Teaching and Learning Policy and is delivered through a carefully planned framework. The school follows the National Literacy and Numeracy strategies for the teaching of English and Maths and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) schemes of work for other subjects. Subjects will be combined to create succinct units of work, offering stimulating learning experiences. We aim to provide all children with a broad and balanced curriculum, which allows the maximum opportunity for academic, social and emotional growth.

Children will be taught in a variety of ways - as a whole class, in small groups or individually depending on the nature of lesson. Curriculum areas will be reflected in activities and displays within the school.

The following subjects will be taught to all children and are in line with National Curriculum requirements.

 

The Core Subjects :

English, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

The Foundation Subjects:

History, Geography, Art and Design, Design Technology, P.E. and Music.

In addition all children will receive religious education of a broadly Christian nature unless parents wish to exercise their right to withdraw their children from R.E. and assemblies.