Posts by Greg Houghton
Literacy
Literacy at Langley First School Our ambition is to provide a literacy curriculum that allows all of our children to become independent and fluent communicators who are skilful and passionate readers and writers. Reading Curriculum Intent: Our aim is to equip all of our children with the skills needed to become independent, fluent, well-rounded and…
Read MoreEarly years
Intent Our Early Years curriculum is play-based and offers diverse and varied learning opportunities including real-life hands-on experiences. Children are naturally motivated to play. Our play based curriculum builds on this motivation, using play as a context for learning. Our school core values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience are at the centre of our Early…
Read MoreContribution to culture, climate and aims of our school
Depth, Breadth and Balance
Depth, Breadth and Balance Our curriculum at Langley First School is carefully designed, organised and planned for depth of learning: At Langley First School our definition of progress is; the widening and deepening of essential knowledge, skills, understanding and learning behaviours. We design, organise and plan our curriculum to ensure that children are not…
Read MoreReligious Education
Purpose of study Throughout key stage 1 and 2, pupils explore Christianity and at least two (three in KS2) of the principal religions in this country. They learn about different beliefs about God and the world around them. They encounter and respond to a range of stories, artefacts and other religious materials. They learn to…
Read MoreModern Foreign Languages
Purpose of study Learning a foreign language is a liberation from insularity and provides an opening to other cultures. A high-quality languages education should foster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. The teaching should enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its…
Read MorePhysical Education
The Aims The national curriculum for physical education aims to ensure that all pupils: develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities are physically active for sustained periods of time engage in competitive sports and activities lead healthy, active lives. PE and Sport Premium Prior Learning- Early Years Children will be given…
Read MoreMusic
Purpose of study Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. A high quality music education should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement. As pupils progress, they should develop a…
Read MoreArt and Design
Purpose of study Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able…
Read MoreDesign Technology
Purpose of study Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such…
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