CURRICULUM

Early Years Foundation Stage

The Early Years Foundation Stage covers learning from birth to 5 years of age. At Roe Farm, this is curriculum followed in Foundation 1 (Nursery children aged 3-4yrs) and Foundation 2 (Reception children aged 4-5yrs).

Learning is mostly taught through games and activities. There are seven areas of learning that must be covered, split into two categories.

Prime Areas:

Communication and Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Specific Areas:

Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design

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Key Stage One and Two

Pupils in key stages one and two follow the national curriculum for core and foundation subjects. These are:

Core Subjects:

English
Mathematics
Science

Foundation Subjects:

Art and Design
Computing
Design Technology
Languages (Key Stage Two)
Geography
History
Music
Physical Education
Religious Education

At Roe Farm we continually review the curriculum we provide to our pupils to ensure that it is appropriate for the context of our school and that gives deep and meaningful learning experiences that meet the statutory national curriculum objectives. Pupils have their say on what they like about the curriculum through our school council and regular pupil surveys.

In addition to the core and foundation subjects, we provide a comprehensive PSHE programme to ensure that pupils leaving our school are well prepared for the next stage in their lives and are good citizens in their communities.