The intent of our curriculum is to open children’s minds to the wonder and possibilities of the world around them. Experiences, enjoyment, endurance, knowledge and transferable skills drive our learning. Praise and celebration, along with parental engagement and making best use of the local area, are also vital components. It gives children the necessary breadth of skills and experiences in order to succeed and move onto the next stage of their lives with confidence in their abilities. They should be able to appreciate and understand where they are from, including their local history and culture and also be aware of the world, including their responsibilities towards it.
At Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School, we believe all children learn best when:
- Teaching and learning aims to be focused, challenging with the intention of children knowing more and remembering more.
- Teachers monitor progress, adapt their teaching accordingly and assessment and feedback are used effectively.
- We love learning – it’s enjoyable, engaging and meaningful. Guided by our Lifeboat List, we create learning experiences that are rich in purpose and full of practical skills. Our aim is to nurture children’s spiritual, emotional, social and creative growth through inspiring visits, engaging visitors, strong links with our local community and hands-on, active learning opportunities.
- There are strong links between home and school.
At Poulton-le-Sands C.E. Primary School we all agree that the following are non-negotiable:
- There will be one session of English and Maths per day.
- An adult will read to the children daily.
- There will be a Collaborative Reading each day.
- Standard English will be spoken by all staff.
- There will be 10 minutes of Arithmetic each day.
- Staff will praise the learning process rather than just the result.
Learning Culture
- Feel safe – respect, value and support for each other as learners
- Take risks
- Recognise mistakes and errors as a learning opportunity
- High expectations – learning behaviour, progress in learning, presentation etc.
- ‘Can do’ attitude
- Adults establish positive working relationships with all children in the class
- All adults model learning and expected behaviour for the children
- Children are treated fairly, with kindness and respect with encouragement, praise and rewards for all
Please click on the links below to see the Curriculum Overview for each class.
To see more information about our curriculum, please click on the following link:
