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CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Our curriculum 1
our aim and our curriculum
Children learn to change the way they speak and write
to suit different situations, purposes and audiences. They
read a range of texts and respond to different layers of
We aim to provide a balanced and broadly based meaning in them. They explore the use of language in
curriculum which promotes the spiritual, moral, literary and non-literary texts and learn how language
cultural, mental and physical development of works. At Central we are putting an increasing emphasis
pupils and prepares pupils for the opportunities, on the importance of role-play and drama and have forged
responsibilities and experiences of adult life. All links with our close neighbours Watford Palace Theatre,
pupils regardless of their age, sex or background who rehearse on the school site, as this helps to promote
are offered a wide range of educational self-confidence and improve the children’s writing.
opportunities.
Our curriculum covers the nine subjects of the
Mathematics The school follows the National
National Curriculum and Religious Education.
Numeracy Strategy. The children are given a firm
The three Core subjects of English, Maths and
foundation of basic numeracy skills and mathematical
Science take up roughly half of our curriculum.
understanding in the Early Years Unit. On this foundation
History, Geography, Music, Art, Design and
we are able to build the National Curriculum areas of
Technology, Physical Education, Information
Using and Applying Mathematics, Number, Shape and
and Communication Technology are taught
Space and Measures and Handling Data. Opportunities
in-line with statutory requirements to cover
for developing mental mathematical skills occur every
the prescribed Programmes of Study. The
day. The children are challenged with a broad and varied
Early Years Unit follows the Foundation Stage
range of mathematical experiences and activities. In
curriculum. This covers similar areas of work to
Reception, pupils are actively counting, measuring and
the National Curriculum.
estimating and giving an oral or pictorial response.
Children progress through the school developing their
English The school follows the National Literacy mental and written calculation strategies and learning
Framework. This area of the curriculum gives a child how to apply their knowledge and skills. Computers and
access to all learning experiences through Speaking the use of the calculator supports and extends the pupil
and Listening, Reading, Writing, Spelling and as each mathematical experience is covered. The school
Handwriting. In the infants children learn to speak uses several published maths schemes so that appropriate
confidently and listen to what others have to say. They challenges meet the individual needs, ability and aptitude
begin to read and write with increasing independence. of each child. We want our children to enjoy the world of
We hope the children begin to love language through mathematics and to develop a positive attitude, confidence
exploring their own experiences and imaginary worlds. and fascination for this subject, which has real application
In the juniors these early experiences are developed. to the child’s life today and tomorrow.
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