The School Curriculum
Through a diverse and exciting curriculum, Harmondsworth Primary
School pupils develop skills in all areas of the National Curriculum as
well as a love of learning. We have developed a curriculum which is
broad, balanced, exciting and enjoyable to ensure that the children
enjoy a practical, fun, challenging learning experience that will
prepare them for life in 21st Century Britain.
The School has
Policies and Schemes of work for all areas of the curriculum, according
to the requirements of the National Curriculum. These are
periodically reviewed and revised accordingly.
Careful planning and monitoring of pupils' work ensures continuity and progression
throughout
the school. Each pupil has access to all areas of the National
Curriculum and is encouraged to work to his/her maximum
potential. On-going teacher assessment with the identification of
future learning targets, together with the statutory national Standard
Assessment Tests at the end of years two and six, and optional tests in
Years 3, 4 and 5, to promote achievements and standards within
the school.
https://www.gov.uk/national-curriculumThe core subjects are:-
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Computing
The Foundation subjects are:-
- Design Technology
- Physical Education
- History
- Geography
- Art
- Music
The school delivers the curriculum through topic based units of work.
PhonicsThe school follows the Letters and Sounds scheme to deliver phonics throughout the school.
Religious EducationThe school follows the London Borough of Hillingdon SACRE.
Our broad aims in the teaching of Religious Education are:-
- To
enable children to grow in awareness of themselves and to develop a
positive attitude to their own emotions, life and learning.
- To make children aware of others and to develop relationships in a secure and tolerant setting.
- To develop their interest in and their ability to reflect upon the world around them.
- To clarify and enlarge their ideas about religion.
Each half term we will send home curriculum overviews and a newsletter .
Topic Grids - Spring Term 2020 - Pre Half Term |
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