In 1989, the National Curriculum was introduced in all Local Education Authority Schools. Curriculum 2000 was introduced after that. The Early Years curriculum is implemented through the Early Years Foundation Stage in the Reception Year (EYFS).

At this school we teacher the EYFS, Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2) age 5-7, and Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) age 7-11.

The National Curriculum consists of the following: 
                                                                       

From September 2010 a Modern Foreign Language will be compulsory, although most schools teach one already. This school teaches French. (MFL)

We teach Citizenship throughout the school. We promote links with the community (Community Cohesion) and we follow the Government initiative of ‘Every Child Matters’ (ECM)

This ensures that the personal welfare of children is of prime importance so that children are fit, safe, healthy and they enjoy school.

The Creative Curriculum
We try wherever possible to link foundation subjects together so that the curriculum is enjoyable. Children are taught through a thematic link, for example ‘The media’. Some subjects however, such as Science, Literacy and Numeracy are often taught separately so that we can accurately assess progress and achievement.

English (Literacy)

• Speaking & Listening
• Reading
• Writing
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Mathematics (Numeracy)
Key Stage 1
Number & Number systems
Calculations
Solving Problems
Measures, shape and space

Key Stage 1
Using & applying mathematics
Number & Number systems
Calculations
Problem solving
Shape, space and measures

Science
The main aim of teaching Science is to promote enquiring minds and develop scientific abilities through practical and first hand experiences.

Pupils have opportunities to access information from the internet (We have an e-safety policy), use data logging equipment(to measure temperature, light and sound), digital cameras and microscopes which are linked to classroom computers.

The areas of study are:

1. Knowledge, skills and understanding (scientific enquiry, Health & safety, experimental work)
2. Life processes and living things (human, plants environment)
3. Materials and their properties (Changing materials e.g. melting freezing, separating mixtures and materials)
4. Physical processes (electricity, light/sound, The Earth & beyond, Forces & motion)

The children will be encouraged to develop a practical and questioning approach to their work.

Design Technology
Pupils design and make quality products in response to real needs. Pupils will be taught to use cutting tools safely, disassemble and investigate products, how to assess Health & Safety issues and how to link the subject with ICT, Science, Numeracy and Art.

Art & Design
Art and design stimulate creativity and imagination. It provides for children a unique way of responding to the world using colour, form, texture, pattern and different materials to communicate what they see, feel and think. Children’s work is displayed in classrooms and other areas of the school to enable children and adults to value the creative effort involved and to provide an attractive and stimulating environment.

History/Geography

Where possible these subjects are taught as part of thematic study, such as ‘The Weather’ 

Music
All children take part in weekly music. This includes singing, use of percussion instruments and instrumental teaching of woodwind instruments for children who show an interest. Children compose, perform and appraise. They perform for parents and the wider community and take part in a range of activities at Secondary Schools. Teachers offer some music tuition such as guitar although these places are limited.

PE
Please see the school website of the wide range of in-school and inter-school activities available. Children take part in approximately two hours of PE per week.

Special Educational Needs/Inclusion
We believe that all children have the entitlement to access the full curriculum, which should be balanced and differentiated to cater for all pupils.

We have a comprehensive system for engaging all children in their learning. If your child is deemed to have a specific need, you will be notified and a range of policies and information will be made available to you on request. The SENCO (Special Needs co-ordinator) will ensure that teachers are aware of the needs of all children and an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be provided to meet the learning needs. You will be asked to sign this if it is needed. Other agencies may be involved in supporting children with special needs. The SEN policy is regularly reviewed and is available to parents from the school office.

Accessibility
The accessibility Plan identifies this school as a school suitable fro all mobility and access needs.

Gifted and Talented Pupils
Through pupil tracking and gather evidence, pupils with a gift or a talent are identified and work is matched to their needs. Where additional opportunities become available e.g. dance workshops, drama opportunities, the school will attempt to link pupils and their parents with organist ions that can extend their talents further.

Equal Opportunity and Racial Equality
The school has an equal opportunity policy that can be inspected on request. Below is a brief summary of the Policy Statement.

Kings’ Forest School is a place where pupils of all races, religions, gender, abilities and social circumstances will find security and respect for themselves, their families, other people and their traditions. It is our policy to ensure that each member of the school community

• Respects others and is respected
• Takes part in the full life of the school
• Achieves his/her potential
• Has the opportunity to exercise choice.
• Results Summary for 2008