Our curriculum statement starts with our vision and values as these underpin all our interactions in school and the curriculum we offer. Our school rules, our behaviour, antibullying and safeguarding policies are also integral to all of our teaching and the ethos of school. Our curriculum is based on the Early Years Framework for our Lower and Upper Foundation Stage children and the National Curriculum for our Year One and Two children. British values are linked to our school rules and ethos, and are also taught through our Personal Development offer and PSHE (One Life).
The aim of our curriculum is to teach the children the academic, social and personal knowledge that they need to thrive in school and in wider society, valuing their current age and development stage whilst also ensuring they are ready for their next stage of learning.
Reading, both the ability to read well and to enjoy reading for pleasure or knowledge gained is present in all curriculum areas; as are opportunities to develop speaking and listening skills and widen children’s vocabulary knowledge and choices.
Reading books and library books, spellings, tricky words, maths resources, home log ins and half termly curriculum information sent home plus an ‘open door’ approach supports the involvement of parents and carers.
Our inclusive curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of all our children. Creative and purposeful hands-on activities strengthen pupils’ basic skills and motivate them to do their best. Lessons buzz with excitement and our children take pride in showing teachers what they have accomplished.
Our curriculum is planned and sequenced by the staff to meet the needs of our children in our setting. It makes use of the local area to give context to the knowledge taught. When appropriate we make use of visitors and visits outside of school to give further depth. We ensure that children have time to learn, revisit and embed new knowledge and skills through careful planning of taught lessons and continuous provision in Early Years.
Reading is at the heart of everything we do at South Ossett. We use Essential Letters and Sounds phonics scheme alongside our bespoke reading offer to ensure children can read well, quickly.
We have information on our curriculum throughout our website. If you have questions or want to find out more about our curriculum, please contact info@southossettinfants.com.
