YEAR 1

Early reading is taught through the Twinkl Phonics programme. Twinkl Phonics is a fully comprehensive, synthetic phonics teaching programme, designed to be used with children from Nursery to Year 2. Delivered through the stories and adventures of Kit, Sam and the Twinkl Phonics family, the programme builds and develops the skills and understanding children need to become effective, independent readers and writers.

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To encourage children’s reading and writing skills, we also work with the Power of Reading programme, helping to deliver high quality literacy lessons that encourages children to develop skills in reading and writing over all the genres covered in the National Curriculum.

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We teach Maths by following the DFE approved framework through the use of ‘Active Learn – Power Maths”. This is a maths mastery scheme that is aimed at ensuring all children develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. In line with recommendations from the NCETM, and with support from the local maths Hub, we follow a Mastery approach to the teaching and learning of maths.

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The rest of the curriculum is expertly designed using Learning Journeys to develop themes of study, linking subject ideas and our school values – respect, equity, collaboration, independence, perseverance, enjoyment, leadership, integrity and care.