Curriculum
Literacy
At Key Stages 1 and 2 we follow the National Literacy Strategy which consists of a Literacy Hour every day, including speaking and listening, writing and spelling. In Nursery and Reception there is a Foundation Stage Curriculum to follow.
Maths
Again in Key Stages 1 and 2 we follow the National Numeracy Strategy which consists of a numeracy session every day. This includes oral and mental maths, computational skills, using and applying knowledge and problem solving. The Foundation Stage curriculum provides children with all the basic skills for this later learning.
Science
Our science programme follows the DfES scheme of work. The topics are carefully planned so that the science is based on sound principles and processes. The emphasis throughout the programme is on first hand experience wherever possible and the value of questioning and drawing valid conclusions.
The Foundation Subjects
We follow the DfES schemes of work for the following foundation subjects:
Access to Documents
Parents can ask to see any of the school's policies and National Curriculum documents by contacting the school office.
Religious Education and Daily Worship
We aim to be a Christian community where everyone can develop an understanding and tolerance of others. In accordance with this and with statutory requirements, collective worship is placed at the centre of the school's daily life. The spiritual, social, cultural and moral welfare of all children is of prime concern to us.
Christian values are integral to our ethos and teaching, and our daily acts of worship reflect this. In recognition of the particular affiliation and ethos of the school, all staff and pupils are expected to takepart in worship, although the right to withdraw does exist.
Close relations with the parish Church of St. Martin's are developed through the active participation of the priests in the life of the school, classroom teaching and school visits to the church. Priests, ministers, deacons and pastors from local churches are welcome visitors to our school.
The R.E. framework teaches children about Christianity and also provides knowledge of other faiths. It is expected by the governors that parents who choose BWI will support the R.E. and Collective Worship Policy, but the right to withdraw does exist.