Core Subjects
English
Reading big books in our library.
We aim to make English fun!
We teach Literacy skills in daily lessons, and use our skills in other subjects right across the curriculum.
We use the National Curriculum Framework which covers the essential areas of reading, comprehension and phonics (using the Twinkle Phonics scheme); writing, spelling, handwriting and grammar and speaking and listening.
A range of texts are studied to develop reading and writing skills.
A wide selection of books from various reading schemes (including Oxford Reading Tree and Project X) and children's literature, help to promote the development of reading.
- English Policy - 2023
- Reading Policy - 2023
- Reading Key Objectives - 2019/20
- Reading Learning Ladder
- EYFS Links to Reading Curriculum
- EYFS Links to Reading Comprehension Curriculum
- Writing Key Objectives - 2019/20
- Writing Learning Ladder
- EYFS Links to Writing Curriculum
Phonics and Spellings
- Phonics Policy - 2023
- Progression in Phonics
- Phase 1 Sounds Mat
- Phase 2 Sounds Mat
- Phase 3 Sounds Mat
- Phase 4 Sounds Mat
- Phase 5 Sounds Mat
- Reception High Frequency Words
- 100 High Frequency Words
- 200 High Frequency Words
- Years 1 and 2 Common Exception Words
- Years 1 and 2 Curriculum Spellings
- Years 3 and 4 Curriculum Spellings
- Years 5 and 6 Curriculum Spellings
Mathematics
Developing our skills on Pirate Maths Day.
We use the National Curriculum 2014 as the basis for teaching maths. This includes mental maths, numbers, shapes, measurement and data handling.
We give the children plenty of practical experience and time to apply their learning, reason mathematically and solve problems.
We make very good use of our excellent computer facilities for teaching and to reinforce learning using educational software.
Children are encouraged to apply their mathematical knowledge to science and other subjects.
- Mathematics Policy - 2023
- Calculations Policy: Addition and Subtraction
- Calculations Policy: Multiplication and Division
- Maths Key Objectives - 2019/20
- Maths Learning Ladder
- Times Table Chart
- EYFS Links to Maths Number Curriculum
- EYFS Links to Maths Numerical Patterns Curriculum
- EYFS Links to Maths Shape, Space and Measures Curriculum
Science
Exploring engineering in Science.
At Bidford School we aim to develop the children's knowledge and understanding of science within the three main areas of biology, chemistry and physics.
Children are able to develop inquiry skills through practical exploration linked to both curriculum topics and children's curiosity.
The science curriculum links to literacy, numeracy and computing.
Computing
The new National Curriculum has been developed to teach 'computational thinking' to equip children with the skills, knowledge and understanding of computing they will need in their lives.
Children will learn how computers and computer systems work, how to design and build programs, develop their ideas using technology and create a range of content.
Year 6 using control technology to program a vehicle in ICT. |
Using iPads to support learning. |
Religious Education (RE)
Children re-enacting a Bible story in RE.
As a Church of England Aided School, we aim to promote spiritual development and to learn about the distinct aspects of the Christian faith.
Collective worship and religious education are based on the Christian faith but the beliefs and traditions of other faiths are also covered.
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from the daily Act of Worship should they wish.
Special School Services are held termly at the parish church and parents are invited to attend these.