Curriculum
Curriculum-Gallery (ID 1001)
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Mathematics
Mathematics
At Warren Farm Primary School, children from Year 1 to Year 6, follow key objectives for each year group based on the National Curriculum using a mastery approach. Lessons are designed to follow a concrete, pictorial, abstract model, which encourages our pupils to explore mathematical ideas in depth and equip them with the necessary language to explain their reasoning and ask questions to extend their understanding.
Our aim is that our pupils develop the range of mental and written skills required to build firm foundations in preparation for key stage 3 and beyond. We want our pupils to be confident, curious and creative mathematicians.
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Reading
Reading
As a school we recognise that reading is a life-long skill and that children who are widely-read are often more able writers. These children are also more able speakers as they develop a wider vocabulary. We encourage children to read as often as possible not only for pleasure but also to further their learning as well as to develop a wider vocabulary.
We use a range of resources to engage the children with reading and to support their progress. Our ultimate goal is to create independent readers.
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Writing
Writing
Throughout their time at Warren Farm the children will write for a range of purposes and for a range of audiences. The skills and knowledge for the different types of writing are taught through looking at examples (both good and bad) and through teacher modelling.
Across the school the children use class novels as a stimulus for writing. The novels are chosen carefully to ensure that the children enjoy both the experience of having good quality literature read to them and also having the opportunity to read the books independently. The novels cover a range of genres ensuring that the children are exposed to books that they might not choose for themselves. Furthermore, the books are selected both to entertain the children and encourage a love of reading as well as to extend the children’s vocabularies.
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Phonics
Phonics
At Warren Farm we teach high quality phonics to ensure the children have the best start possible in reading and writing. We understand that good quality phonics will enable children to secure the key skills of word recognition and decoding which will enable children to read both accurately and fluently.
We teach phonics systematically using the 'Bug Club Phonics' scheme. Phonics sessions are planned and delivered building on prior progress to ensure the best start for reading and writing. This ensures confident application for skills which results in fluency.
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Science
Science
At Warren Farm Primary School, we recognise the importance of teaching Science as being part of everyday life. Children are exposed to a wide variety of topics which are designed to both promote and enhance their curiosity of learning. As one of the core subjects, our curriculum aims to broaden the children’s understanding and scientific view of the world, whilst encouraging them to explore new things and complete practical experiments too.
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History
History
At Warren Farm School our aim is to provide a history education that inspires children to enquire about the past by asking questions, thinking critically, weighing evidence and developing their own perspectives and judgements.
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Art and Design
Art and Design
At Warren Farm we strive to provide a curriculum that enables our children to immerse themselves in art throughout all areas of the curriculum. We believe that art is a fantastic way for all children of all ages to express themselves, be creative and to explore.
We want our children to develop a love of learning and we provide opportunities for the children to experience art through; studying a wide range of famous artists, producing creative work; exploring their ideas and recording their experiences using a range of techniques and manipulates.
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Computing
Computing
At Warren Farm School our pupils are encouraged to use technology to support their learning and to discover how it can foster their creativity. We aim for them to develop their skills in computational thinking in order for them to better understand how computers work and how they can program them to achieve certain goals. It is important to us that our pupils are well equipped in the digital world by knowing ways in which to keep themselves safe from possible dangers as well as how to become respectful and responsible contributors.
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Design and Technology
Design and Technology
At Warren Farm, our children are taught how to plan, design and create a range of products linked to their topic. We enable them to evaluate their work, reflecting on what went well and what could be improved in the future. All the while the children are learning the functions of the equipment they use and how to use it safely.
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Geography
Geography
At Warren Farm we aim to provide a curriculum that allows our children to be curious about the world and its population. We want them to learn about the different countries of the world and the people who live in them. They will also learn about the world’s resources and the natural and manmade features of our planet. We aim to prepare our pupils for their future place in the community as responsible and caring citizens.
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Modern Foreign Languages
Modern Foreign Languages
Our aim whilst teaching primary languages is to encourage and enrich children's global cultural knowledge whilst developing basic transferable language learning skills.
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Music
Music
At Warren Farm, children are encouraged to listen to, create and evaluate a diverse range of music. As well as ensuring they understand key vocabulary, they work on performing music to others and learn the history behind different voices and instruments.
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Physical Education
Physical Education
At Warren Farm Primary School our aim is to develop physically literate children to ensure they are prepared to perform a range of physical activities, as well as competitive sport. We endeavour to grow children’s knowledge of movement, so they are confident, competent and safe when participating in physical activity.
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Personal, Social and Health Education
Personal, Social and Health Education
Our PSHE curriculum determines and underpins the whole ethos of our school.
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Religious Education
Religious Education
At Warren Farm R.E. is taught using Discovery RE. This is a scheme based on an Enquiry approach. It focuses on critical thinking skills and personal reflection into a child’s own thoughts and feelings. It increases subject knowledge and nurtures spiritual development, equipping our children for a world of diversity.