The intent of our curriculum design is to:
Follow the National Curriculum.
Promote high standards in reading, writing and mathematics.
Provide all leaners with opportunities to read widely across genres and subjects including reading for pleasure..
Promote high standards of presentation with children taking a pride in the work they produce.
Allow children to develop independent learning skills and resilience for life-long learning.
Enable children to acquire knowledge and skills in S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to access the modern world.
Promote pupil and staff well-being and healthy lifestyles, develop children’s mental strength.
Provide art and cultural activities and experiences, both locally and further afield.
Promote and develop an understanding of British Values including tolerance, kindness and charity.
Equip our children for life outside of school, how to keep safe, manage risk effectively and contribute to the local community.
We follow the 2014 National Curriculum for Primary School pupils and increase enjoyment and engagement with many enrichment days and activities such as whole school art or science days. We regularly welcome visitors into school and enjoy lots of trips and visits. This area gives an overview of the types of things we do in school; each class has published their own planner in this area – further detail can be found in the individual class pages under the “Classes” header.
Phonic Teaching
At Chinley School we introduce the children to phonics through a structured, systematic approach using the accredited Jolly Phonics scheme in Early Years and Key Stage 1. In Key Stage 2 we introduce Sound Discovery and Read, Write, Inc. Spelling programmes.
Reading
From the early days our reading scheme is supplemented by numerous other books to increase vocabulary, genre range and exposure to different authors. Most books in our library have been aligned to the reading scheme in order to allow us to encourage your child to widen the breadth of their reading within age and ability appropriate books.
Each class shares a class novel read to them by their teacher(s) and the children enjoy discussion around books and texts in group and shared reading activities and comprehension tasks.
Should you require any further information about our Curriculum design or how we structure our approach to the teaching and learning in different subjects please look at the different policies and progression maps in this section or email the school on info@chinley.derbyshire.sch.uk and we will ensure your receive the information you need.
