Curriculum

ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

DRAMA

SCIENCE

ART

MUSIC

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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ENGLISH

The four basic components of reading, writing, speaking and listening, outlined in the National Curriculum, are central to all that a child learns. With this in mind, our teaching is designed to see that children achieve their highest potential in these skills, and become clear effective communicators. This is achieved through the delivery of the National Literacy Strategy. Back to top

MATHEMATICS

Through work in mathematics children form concepts, acquire skills and learn facts. Our aim is to encourage children to develop their mathematical education by gaining experience of number, algebra, measurement, shape and space, and data handling and this is achieved by teaching to the National Numeracy Strategy. Through practical experience, written practice and discussion, the children will develop mathematical awareness and understanding, which will enable them to think and work independently and apply their knowledge and skills to solving real-life problems. Back to top

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Children are given the opportunities to design and make objects and are encouraged to evaluate their effectiveness. During this process children learn to use tools and materials correctly and safely. We have an excellent selection of resources, including construction sets, ranging in suitability from Year 3 to Year 6.   Back to top

DRAMA

Drama is an integral part of the English curriculum. Children have the opportunity to express themselves through role-play, mime, acting out everyday situations, writing and scripting their own playlets, assemblies and taking part in large-scale productions.   Back to top

SCIENCE

Science is taught throughout the school following the National Curriculum guidelines and follows the scheme of work laid down by Q.C.A.

Through our approach to science teaching, we aim for each child to develop their skills in a variety of ways. They have opportunities in presenting their ideas and reporting their findings to the teacher, as well as other children to develop communications skills.

Children are encouraged to present information in a clear, logical manner and are introduced to the recognised conventions used in diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, symbols and models.

Throughout the science teaching, children develop their practical skills, namely: observation, classification, prediction, design, testing, measuring, interpretation and hypothesising. They are also taught basic scientific concepts as outlined by the National curriculum. Back to top

ART

Pupils are taught:

• To develop observational and imaginative skills
  
• To explore and experiment with materials
  
• To develop skill with tools and techniques in drawing, painting, printing, collage, fabric and 3D models

• To understand and use visual elements such as line, tone and form in the work of artists and to experiment with these in their own work
  
• To evaluate and appreciate their work and that of other artists and other cultures.

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MUSIC

  Our aim is to involve the children in a variety of musical experiences, and lay the foundation for a lifetime of musical pleasure.

The children are actively involved in the music lesson through listening, composing and performing.

The children also learn to listen to and appreciate the works of the great composers.

Children who show particular interest have the opportunity to learn to play an instrument.

Extra - curricular activities in music include a choir and recorder groups. Back to top

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

In physical education, the children are encouraged to be as successful as possible in all aspects of movement. Physical education forms an important part of the total education of the child and will have any effect on his/ her physical and mental performances, together with his/ her social development.   Back to top

At Spelthorne our aim is to:

• Give a child greater understanding of himself/ herself and his/ her physical capabilities
  
• Develop each child's physical skills and bodily control, including dexterity and co-ordination
  
• Give satisfaction in their own personal achievement

• Appreciate the value of cooperation and competition in sport
  
• Arouse in the children a desire to continue active participation in physical activities outside of school

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