Education and Curriculum

 The school has three stages of education: the Foundation Stage covers Nursery and Reception Years. Key Stage 1 is Years 1 and 2 and Key Stage 2 covers Years 3, 4, 5 and 6.

 In the Foundation Stage pupils will work from the early years curriculum. The areas of learning covered are 1) Personal and Social Development, 2) Communication, Language and Literacy, 3) Mathematical Development, 4) Knowledge and Understanding of the World, 5) Physical Development and 6) Creative Development.

 At Key Stages 1 and 2 we teach all areas of the National Curriculum (English, Maths., Science, Information Technology, Music, Physical Education, Art, Design Technology, History and Geography). We also teach Religious Education and Personal, Social, Moral, Health Education and Citizenship.

 In addition pupils follow a scheme of work for French from Year 3 and basic French vocabulary is taught in the infant classes and linked to current topics.

 In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 teachers plan under the six areas of learning detailed for the Foundation Stage.  The aim is that pupils will access a creative curriculum that has meaningful links between subjects.

 Teachers use Schemes of Work and Bexley Creative Curriculum Skills continuum to plan their work. Each term parents are sent details of work to be covered.

 Religious Education and Collective Worship

 Religious Education is taught in accordance with the Education Act 1993 and in line with the Bexley Agreed Syllabus.

 We aim to develop a child's knowledge, understanding and skills so that he or she may respect, tolerate and value other religions, races and ways of life.  We have no religious affiliation but the tradition of Great Britain is Christian and much of the culture has been influenced by this. A greater share of time is given to Christian beliefs, values, celebrations and festivals. Similarities and differences within other main religions are also studied. Religious Education is taught in class as well as in assembly.

 A child may be withdrawn from Religious Education and religious assemblies if a written request is made by the parent to the School Governors via the Head Teacher.