Curriculum and general aims

English   Each child needs to become a competent speaker, an active and sensitive listener, a writer who is able to respond accurately to differing purposes and audiences and a reader who can use books for pleasure, information and instruction.

Maths   The children should be numerate, able to use their mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding with confidence in problem solving and investigative activities.

Science   Children are encouraged to observe, explore and investigate the world of science, so developing their understanding, knowledge and skills, so that they may increasingly apply these in further investigations eg work in our nature garden.

Technology and Information Technology   We aim to develop the children's technology skills so that they may investigate a need or respond to opportunities to make or modify by planning effective ways of working, organising appropriate resources and evaluating their designs.  The children should be able to use the computer as a friendly aid.

Geography   We aim to develop an awareness and appreciation of scenic features and the nature of the built environment with reference to our society and the wider world.

History   To stimulate a lively interest in the past and to promote an understanding of the various processes by which the past is studied.

R E   We aim to develop each child's self-awareness, relationships with and respect for others, whilst fostering an appreciation of the ways in which significant experiences of life are expressed through

celebration, ritual and symbol, so building upon the child's ideas about Christianity and other world religions.

Art   We aim to provide the children with a variety of opportunities to experiment with different media and techniques, in two and three dimensions, and to promote an awareness and enjoyment of art work from many cultures.

Music   We aim to involve children in enjoyable musical activities in which they may participate as performers, listeners and composers, using a variety of styles to develop musical concepts.

Multi-cultural   To generate an awareness of our multi-cultural society, to develop links between the community and the school, encouraging greater trust and understanding.

Environmental    To encourage pupils to examine and interpret the environment from a variety of perspectives - physical, geographical, biological, sociological, economic, political, technological, historical, aesthetic, ethical and spiritual.

Health Education   At Sudley Infants we believe that Health Education is an essential part of every pupil's curriculum.  It helps to protect pupils from illnesses and risks and promotes the development of healthy lifestyles.  These in turn help to improve the quality of life and the environment.

Assessment   We are committed to the process of discovery - finding out what a child knows, understands and can do.  We strive to find out what knowledge, skills, concepts and attitudes she/he has acquired.  Assessment at our school is ongoing, planned and continuous.  This forms the basis for the learning plan for your child.

All tasks within the subjects are directed by the classteacher and are taught through carefully planned, well organised and interesting study units which the children find stimulating and enjoyable. 

If you are not happy with any aspect of your child’s curriculum please contact the classteacher in the first instance.  The staff at Sudley Infant School are confident that the children will be happy and secure in their work at all times.