Curriculum
The Foundation Curriculum identifies play and personal and social skills as critical to young children’s educational development. At Tickford Park we believe strongly that young children learn by doing and talking and that their learning should take place in a lively stimulating context. At four years old, our children are offered daily opportunities to develop their language and literacy, mathematics and thinking skills. This prepares them for the National Curriculum.
In year one and year two the children are taught what is called the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum and from year 3 the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum. In both key stages children are taught the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Design Technology, History, Geography, Physical Education, Music, Religious Education, Art & Design, Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE) & Citizenship and French. These subjects are integrated into cross curricular themes.
In years two and six, at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, all children are assessed under the national system called SATs (Standard Attainment Tests). These consist of some test papers and some teacher assessments in English, Mathematics and Science. We also carry out Non Statutory tests in Years 3, 4 and 5. Please do not take your child on holiday in term time as it will affect their performance and be unsettling for them.
There are many opportunities for educational visits, creative arts activities, events and performances as well as activities designed to promote: Personal Social and Health Education, Citizenship, Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Education and British Values. We have day visits into the community and residential visits, which all enhance learning.
The staff plan in teams to ensure similar experiences within each year group. We are very aware that children are individuals so close attention is paid to each child’s progress. By continuous teacher assessment we aim to set appropriately challenging individual targets. Termly tracking progress activities and meetings with parents help child, teacher and parent be clear about the next steps of learning. Home learning is encouraged and activities are set weekly for our children, involving many areas of the curriculum.
In year one and year two the children are taught what is called the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum and from year 3 the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum. In both key stages children are taught the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Design Technology, History, Geography, Physical Education, Music, Religious Education, Art & Design, Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE) & Citizenship and French. These subjects are integrated into cross curricular themes.
In years two and six, at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, all children are assessed under the national system called SATs (Standard Attainment Tests). These consist of some test papers and some teacher assessments in English, Mathematics and Science. We also carry out Non Statutory tests in Years 3, 4 and 5. Please do not take your child on holiday in term time as it will affect their performance and be unsettling for them.
There are many opportunities for educational visits, creative arts activities, events and performances as well as activities designed to promote: Personal Social and Health Education, Citizenship, Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Education and British Values. We have day visits into the community and residential visits, which all enhance learning.
The staff plan in teams to ensure similar experiences within each year group. We are very aware that children are individuals so close attention is paid to each child’s progress. By continuous teacher assessment we aim to set appropriately challenging individual targets. Termly tracking progress activities and meetings with parents help child, teacher and parent be clear about the next steps of learning. Home learning is encouraged and activities are set weekly for our children, involving many areas of the curriculum.
