Curriculum

The curriculum the school follows is based on the requirements of the National Curriculum. The National Curriculum consists of:
Core subjects: English, Maths, Science & Information Technology
Foundation subjects:
History, Geography, Design & Technology, Music, Art & Physical Education



The National Curriculum will be taught to children from Year 1 onwards.

It is our aim to extend Weston Park's curriculum beyond the National Curriculum, especially in Environmental Studies and Aesthetics - Music and Art.  We regard play as being an important part of developing children's imagination and social skills. Children in all year groups are given the opportunity for structured play as part of their learning.

We also teach Religious Education according to the locally determined syllabus which covers a broad introduction to all the main world religions.

Children are taught as a whole class, in groups or individually. This will depend on the subject matter, the age of the children and their individual needs.

English and Maths are taught according to the requirements of the National Primary Framework. Science, Design and Technology, History, Geography and Art are taught through topics which change each half term. Music and P.E. are taught separately.

 

IT is integrated into other curriculum areas as much as possible.  We have an IT suite that all classes use each week.

The Curriculum in the Nursery and the Reception Class (The Foundation Stage) is based on the national Foundation Stage Guidelines: Personal and Social Development, Language and Literacy, Maths, Knowledge and Understanding of the World, Physical Development and Creative Development.

Within a structured environment children are given a high degree of choice between different activities, some of which will be teacher or adult led, and will be encouraged to develop their independence.