Curriculum
The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum, with the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes that are relevant and meaningful to the needs of today and tomorrow's society. The curriculum relates to the development of the whole child and there is a strong belief in providing a wide range of experiences across the curriculum.
Activities are purposeful, stimulating, and wherever possible, learning is through first hand experiences. Where appropriate, subjects are taught through topics. Throughout the school curriculum, areas are revisited, building on skills and knowledge acquired and giving continuity and progression to the children's work. A variety of teaching styles and forms of pupil organisation are employed, as we recognize the benefit of different approaches in achieving effective learning.
Please click on the link below to read our Curriculum Statement.
Activities are purposeful, stimulating, and wherever possible, learning is through first hand experiences. Where appropriate, subjects are taught through topics. Throughout the school curriculum, areas are revisited, building on skills and knowledge acquired and giving continuity and progression to the children's work. A variety of teaching styles and forms of pupil organisation are employed, as we recognize the benefit of different approaches in achieving effective learning.
Please click on the link below to read our Curriculum Statement.
Class Organisation and Specific Curriculum Responsibilities
The children are organised in four classes, each with their own Class Teacher.
Reception - Mrs Lewis
Year 1 and 2 - Mrs Marsden and Miss Boyle (Mrs Adey)
Year 3 and 4 - Mrs Hodder and Mrs Gravette
Year 5 and 6 - Mrs Ford
All classes receive Nursery Nurse or Learning Support Assistant (LSA) support at various times during the week to help meet the children's needs. Class teachers differentiate activities to match the ability, age, experiences, skills and knowledge of the pupils. Each member of teaching staff has specific responsibility for various subject areas and helps to lead and drive improvement in their subject. By following the latest research and opportunities for CPD, staff stay up to date with new initiatives, policy and practice and ensure that this is shared with all staff. Please click below to see who is responsible for each area.
Reception - Mrs Lewis
Year 1 and 2 - Mrs Marsden and Miss Boyle (Mrs Adey)
Year 3 and 4 - Mrs Hodder and Mrs Gravette
Year 5 and 6 - Mrs Ford
All classes receive Nursery Nurse or Learning Support Assistant (LSA) support at various times during the week to help meet the children's needs. Class teachers differentiate activities to match the ability, age, experiences, skills and knowledge of the pupils. Each member of teaching staff has specific responsibility for various subject areas and helps to lead and drive improvement in their subject. By following the latest research and opportunities for CPD, staff stay up to date with new initiatives, policy and practice and ensure that this is shared with all staff. Please click below to see who is responsible for each area.
The Early Years Foundation Stage - Reception Year Pupils
Children in Reception Class follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum and work towards achieving Early Learning Goals in specific areas by the end of the year. There is an emphasis on play and learning through exploration and developing key skills to equip children for the years ahead. Please click on the link below to find out more about the EYFS at Harby.
Children in Reception Class follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum and work towards achieving Early Learning Goals in specific areas by the end of the year. There is an emphasis on play and learning through exploration and developing key skills to equip children for the years ahead. Please click on the link below to find out more about the EYFS at Harby.
The National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 (Pupils in Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Children in Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will follow the National Curriculum. This is a document which details the coverage that children should be taught in different subject areas. It is a statutory document and has been recently revised for implementation from September 2014. Please click on the link below to find out more about the implementation of the National Curriculum at Harby.
Extra Curricular Activities
As a school we value the addition of extra curricular activities to our curriculum and feel that they offer additional opportunities for both children and staff. Please click on the link below for more information.