Raglan Infant School
Wellington Road, EN1 2NS
Tel: 020 8360 5121
Fax: 020 8360 2813
Raglan Infant School
academic curriculum
Early Years Foundation Stage
This is the name given to the period from birth to 5 years old and therefore clearly begins before the children start school.
They will have been learning in a variety of settings such as home, playground, child-minder, or day nursery.
At school we build upon these previous experiences.
The curriculum covers six broad areas:
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication, Language and Literacy
- Mathematical Development
- Knowledge and Understanding of the World
- Physical Development
- Creative and aesthetic development
In the Foundation Stage they are working towards the Early Learning Goals. Children will have many opportunities to take part in planned play activities and to learn through discovery and practical experience.
Key Stage One
When the children reach Year 1 they experience the subjects of the National Curriculum:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Information and Communication Technology
- Design and Technology
- History
- Geography
- Physical Education
- Art
- Music
Many of these subjects are taught through topics so they are linked. Some subjects, or parts of subjects, do not link very easily and are taught completely separately. Our aim always is to interest and motivate children and to help each child feel s/he is a successful learner.
Personal, Social and Health Education is not a specific subject within the National Curriculum, but is a significant part of our curriculum. We believe it is very important that children learn the personal skills that will enable them to embrace opportunities and live a full life.
More detailed information on all aspects of the curriculum is available in school and we try to ensure that parents are kept informed of developments throughout the year through letters, parent/teacher consultations, and curriculum meetings.
Staff work closely together to provide the best possible educational opportunities for your children. They work in year group teams, consisting of class teachers, teaching assistants and special needs assistants. All work within the school is regularly evaluated. Parents are involved through meetings, workshops and letters informing them of what is being taught.
Religious Education
We are a community school and therefore follow the syllabus for Religious Education set by the local Standing Advisory Committee for Religious Education (SACRE). All the main religions of the local area are represented on the SACRE, and covered by the syllabus.
Further information is available from the school.