At Rise Park Primary and Nursery school we follow the statutory National Curriculum guidance whilst ensuring that all of our pupils are exposed to a broad and balanced curriculum. We believe that children learn best of all when they are enjoying their work and it is this concept which forms the basis for much of our teaching approach in the school. We work extremely hard to give the children a good grounding to achieve high standards in Reading , Writing, Mathematics and Spelling ,Punctuation and Grammar. The way the children learn is a mixture of class lessons, group work and individual learning.
The teaching of English and mathematical skills are very well embedded at Rise Park Primary and Nursery School from a very early age. However, we are constantly trying to improve our standards by careful analysis of children’s work, observation of lessons and pupil discussions. The staff work closely as a team in their planning of the curriculum, having high expectations of all the children in their care.
In addition to English and Mathematics the following subjects are studied: Science, Art and Design, Computing, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Spanish, Music, Physical Education and the statutory requirement of Religious Education. Personal, Social and Health Education is integrated into all curriculum areas through the Jigsaw programme.
Each academic year the content of the curriculum is reviewed and new curriculum requirements are incorporated into our long term and medium term planning. These are available and can be provided to any parent/carer should they wish to see them. We also employ a linguist specialist who delivers the Spanish curriculum and a PE specialist who delivers PE lessons in Key Stage Two.
We believe in the importance of recognising and celebrating children’s achievements. Each child has a record of achievement where exceptional achievements and pieces of work are kept. These are shared at Parents’ Evenings and taken home at the end of Key Stage One and Key Stage Two as a keepsake of their success. The children’s achievements are recognised and celebrated through certificates and our “Celebrations Assembly” each Friday afternoon.
The school firmly believes that the needs of individual children should be catered for, always taking into account every child. Every effort is made to give pupils opportunities first-hand experiences and active learning. Account is taken of the interests and particular talents of the children. The Governors are linked to subject areas together with areas of school improvement and work closely with the staff in the implementation and monitoring of the curriculum.
Our OFSTED report in January 2022 stated:
‘Pupils are proud to be ‘Rise Parkers’. They are happy and enjoy coming to school. Each morning, staff greet all pupils warmly and show great care towards them. Pupils get on well with each other. They celebrate each other’s achievements on their ‘Wall of Wonder’.’
‘Staff have the highest expectations of all pupils. They support pupils to be the best they can be in everything they do. Classrooms are interesting and enjoyable places in which to learn.’
‘Leaders have identified the skills and knowledge they want pupils to learn. They have considered the order in which pupils will acquire knowledge in many subjects. For example, in languages, leaders have identified the key vocabulary pupils will learn in each year group. Teachers are clear about the knowledge that is to be taught. Teachers ensure that pupils revisit their previous learning so that they are able to consolidate what they already know. This means that pupils know and remember more.’
‘Leaders help teachers to identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) accurately. Pupils with SEND study the full range of subjects. Some pupils access ‘The Nest’. The use of this provision helps to ensure that pupils’ social
and emotional needs are met.’
Should you wish to find out anything more about our curriculum then please read the newsletters that are sent out each month by Mrs Kelly as these will keep you up to date with all the latest information. You will find these on the website. The teachers and children also send out a newsletter each term providing you with the range of curriculum activities they will be covering that term. Please click on the links below if you would like to find out more information about the individual subjects we teach.
