Termly Curriculum Overview
Year 1 and 2
We believe that children have a right to expect a curriculum which is fun, motivating, interesting and most importantly purposeful. We strive to develop imagination through a stimulating, creative environment where every child has the opportunity to shine.
At Swinemoor Primary School we aim to deliver all subjects thoughtfully and to make links that are relevant, appropriate and purposeful to the area of learning.
Areas of Provision Year 1/2 Learning Outcomes
Continuous provision offers children the chance to engage in active learning through hands-on, play-based activities which they can access whenever they choose.
Continuous provision can enable children to explore recent learning, practice new skills, and follow their own interests, both indoors and out.
Staff will often enhance the provision areas to make links to adult led learning. This gives teachers the opportunity to introduce their adult-led activities, being sure that children have
plenty of chances to practise and improve skills, knowledge and confidence in active, independent learning.
These plans have been designed to give some idea of the learning that can be seen when children are working independently in the provision areas within both the indoor and outdoor classroom.
“My daughter likes Swinemoor because she says ‘everyone is friendly’. I like it because all children are included and have the confidence to compete and challenge anyone.”
“Since starting Swinemoor my son has come on in leaps and bounds and in just a short time. I am looking forward to the further progress.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“All of the shows/ performances are so professional and we feel welcomed coming into school. I think the school instills confidence and high self esteem in pupils.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“We like the fact that the children’s work/plays are able to be seen on the website and I think the teacher’s end of term videos are a great addition.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“The fact they have a very modern approach to their teaching and the headmaster is very much involved and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty and interacts very well with all the staff and children.”
“The school is very clean and staff well dressed. Its nice when visiting to see all the work on display and to hear the excellent comments from the kids about their day.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”