Intent
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery School Curriculum Intent
Here at Pen Mill Infant and Nursery School we provide an engaging, motivating and meaningful curriculum that is inspiring to all our children and provided the best possible start. Our children experience a broad and balanced curriculum through exciting themed topics and learning activities which provide a carefully sequenced progression of skills, language development and knowledge.
Our language enriched and inclusive environment is designed to give all learners a firm foundation in mathematics and literacy, this is turn will enable them to develop their skills in other subjects. Children are aware of how they learn ;metacognitive and self-regulation strategies are evident. They demonstrate resilience, independence and creativity in mastering learning and their learning provides them with the experiences of the cultural capital they need to succeed in life.
Key drivers
High quality teaching
- Subject leaders are knowledgeable and lead the development, coherence and planning of their subjects through regular CPD, research and coaching.
- Children are taught in small progressive steps to enable mastery
- The five a day approach is embedded in all lessons.
- The whole school approach to formative assessment is used to identify early misconceptions and move learning on.
- Targeted academic support which allows all children to keep up.
- High importance placed on attendance which will give each child the best opportunities and the best start.
Vocabulary development
- The curriculum will instill a love of reading through high quality texts that unlocks imagination and expands vocabulary
- We have provided a curriculum that enables our children to be confident communicators and articulate their learning, feelings and ideas.
Inclusion and Diversity
- We believe in strong inclusive practices that allow early identification of any barriers to learning
- We take responsibility for ensuring that lessons are adapted to ensure inclusivity for all learners
- Cultural capital experiences are identified as a part of subject implementation and centered on our community.
Core values
- We put high importance on teaching children how they can safeguard and enhance their physical and mental wellbeing. Every child should feel valued, safe and secure and have a positive attitude to learning.
- We have strong, mutually respectful relationships between home and school.
- The Pen Mill Values are integrated into daily school life.