A Balanced Curriculum 'Strengths in teaching include the
excellent use of assessment to further pupils' learning and good
levels of pace and challenge.' (Ofsted, 2012) We are pleased to
offer a stimulating, varied and creative curriculum, which
allows all children to thrive and make the best possible
progress in a variety of ways. Whilst maintaining the importance
of the core subjects, teachers use a topic themed approach to
develop skills across the curriculum. Termly class trips (which
are partially funded by the PSA) are used to enrich lessons
through new experiences and a hands on approach! 'One parent
commented that 'Teachers do a fantastic job,' (Ofsted 2012)
Incredibly popular with the children, our 'theme weeks' allow a
whole weekly timetable to be devoted to a theme followed across
the school; these happen once each term. Visiting speakers take
workshops, coaching sessions and assemblies to develop
children's thinking about the theme, furthermore inspiring work
carried out in the classroom. A sharing