Introduction
Our “School Curriculum” comprises of the statutory elements of the National Curriculum together with a range of activities and visits that we feel are relevant and necessary to support the children’s learning. As our intake is generally made up of approximately 35% of children on the pupil premium register and 58% who have English as a second language, many of our children have limited preschool and “real” experiences and knowledge which affect both their acquisition of and understanding of language. We therefore need to take account of this in our curriculum, ensuring Oracy and vocabulary are prioritised and what they learn is relevant to our children. Our Curriculum is also representative of our pupils, celebrating them and their roots while reflecting our values.
In Term 1, we felt that personal wellbeing was vital to support our Be Proud, Be Brilliant and Belong strap line, encouraging children to find out about themselves, their friends and their community.
Term 2 is focussed on Science and the Environment, preparing them for their future and teaching them what small steps they can take to help the planet, as well as learning about the Natural world and how important it is to us all.
Term 3 is centred around the Arts, Music, Art, DT and Drama areas which will enhance their lives and their cultural capital, supporting them to widen their world and give them new opportunities.
If you would like more information about our Curriculum, please contact our Curriculum Leads – EYFS Alice Brown and for KS1 Ruth Hamblin via email at admin@tredworth-inf.sandmat.uk
Activities
Activities take place throughout the year and culminate in community events including our Roots Festival, Our Environment ‘Trashion’ Show and Art Exhibitions
Other activities include:
- Participating in a broad and balanced RHSE curriculum.
- Tolerance of different cultures and understanding of differences.
- Role model assemblies from local community members to broaden aspirations.
- Supporting a range of charity organisations.
- Learning and experiencing how to grow a plant, fruit and vegetables in the local allotments and developing their own environment.
- Learning how to play musical instruments and dance from a range of cultures, relevant to them.
- Visiting local communities to learn more about the area they live in and how they are part of it, including the city farm, the resource centre.
- Visiting a religious place of worship, for example a Church or a Mosque.
- Understanding their own history and that of their community.
- Reading and listening to stories by a diverse range of authors.
- Taking part in activities that promote future responsibilities towards the Environment
- Learning how to navigate the internet safely.
- Learning basic cooking skills.
- Taking part in Forest school sessions and learning about the Environment.
- Sports activities and tournaments.
Through careful monitoring of standards, we aim to ensure that all our children leave Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy with a secure knowledge of our curriculum, to ensure that they are prepared for the next stage of their education and for life in modern Britain. Regular low stake quizzes help us to understand what gaps our children have in their knowledge, and enable us to recap on what has been taught previously when needed.
RE Withdrawal Statement
‘RE is provided for all pupils, and is inclusive and broad minded. Parents do have the right to withdraw pupils from RE: if you wish to do this, make an appointment with the head teacher / RE subject leader. The school does not support selective withdrawal from RE’