Curriculum Overview

We aim to provide a broad and balanced, knowledge-based curriculum, with rich cross-curricular links, that develops the whole child. It is designed to ensure all children are given the opportunity to flourish whilst at SASF and leave us with the skill-set to succeed in their future education and employment. We promote a life-long love of learning for our whole community. 

English

Our English curriculum is split into the 2 areas: reading and writing. This is additionally supported by a rigorous Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPAG) scheme.

Reading is taught daily using Read Write Ink (RWI) approaches in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 and Destination Reader in Key Stage 2.

Writing follows a "Text-Based Literacy" approach 

 and is enriched by high-quality, diverse texts. Sequenced planning allows children to  gain a deep knowledge of how to: understand the genre through a model text, research content and plan, before writing and redrafting.  

Maths

Throughout school we have adopted the Mathematics Mastery approach to teaching and learning. Our Reception to  Year 5 children all follow the Mathematics Mastery Scheme and pedagogy, with Year 6 adapting their approach to best meet the needs of the children. All classes complete daily Maths Meetings to revise and practise key skills and knowledge. 

Project Based Learning (PBL)

Our approach to the afternoon curriculum is Project Based Learning (PBL).  It is a child-led process, which enables the development of in-depth subject knowledge, enhances children’s critical thinking and problem solving skill as well as addressing real world problems, with a strong focus on oracy.  Through re-drafting, improving and modifying, each project results in a final product for an authentic audience.

Computing (ICT)

Our Computing curriculum is provided through the Purple Mash programme. Children have access to our full ICT suite, Ipads and Chrome Books to enhance their online and electronic learning.

E-Safety forms a fundamental part of our curriculum as children learn how to be safe when online.

Both our home learning and remote learning is delivered via our online platform Purple Mash.  This is complimented by the use of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite. 

Music

We follow the world-leading music teaching and learning scheme, Charanga Music. This incorporates contemporary digital resources to ensure high quality music lessons are taught across the school and is reflective of the DfE's Model Music Curriculum (MMC). 

P.E.

Physical Education is taught by a specialist coach to develop children's skills and health. There is an additional focus on the 'physical element' of the 6 dimensions of health to ensure development of the whole child. 

R.E.

As we are a Church of England school, Religious Education is a core subject and taught by a subject specialist.  We Follow the LDBS scheme, which offers a balanced curriculum that enables enquires into religion ad worldviews  through theology, philosophy and the human and social sciences. Thus allowing children to become religiously literate, critical thinker and ask deep and meaningful questions.

Whilst deeply rooted in Christianity, we also teach about some of the other major  religions. Therefore, children gain a knowledge and understanding of a range of religious and world views, so that they appreciate diversity and are given the opportunity to reflect on their own beliefs whilst developing tolerance. 

Educational Trips and Visits

We believe that educational trips and visits are an integral part of developing children's cultural capital.  Therefore, they are a powerful and positive teaching tool that compliments our rich curriculum and brings learning to life!