The Curriculum at Sir John Cass
We are proud of the curriculum at Sir John Cass. Children attain the highest standards academically but they also excel in music, the arts and sport. Take a look at our statement of curriculum intent or have a delve on this page and find information about the curriculum in your child's class. If you have any questions about our curriculum, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Teachers adjust the curriculum according to pupils’ interests and current events, so no topic is ever taught in the same way more than once. This focus on pupils’ interest helps pupils to concentrate for longer, work harder, think more clearly and put forward their own thoughts about what they are learning. Ofsted, 2013
Teachers adjust the curriculum according to pupils’ interests and current events, so no topic is ever taught in the same way more than once. This focus on pupils’ interest helps pupils to concentrate for longer, work harder, think more clearly and put forward their own thoughts about what they are learning. Ofsted, 2013
Assembly and WorshipWe are a Church of England Primary school and our collective worship is Christian in character. We have eight distinctive Christian values which you can read all about on our website. Each week we also have a Service either in school or at St Botolph's Church. Each year we also celebrate Harvest, Christmas and Easter with celebrations performances and special events.
Beyond the classroomWe're passionate about learning outside the classroom. Right from the start children have access to a wide range of learning and educational activity outdoors. Keep an eye here to see what's happening this year...
We regularly welcome visitors to perform live music to the children. We have links with the Worshipful company of Musicians and Tom Daggett, the Organ Outreach Fellow at St Paul's Cathedral. Children have enjoyed performances on the organ as well as other instruments such as bassoon, clarinet and trumpet. Children have the chance to learn about the history of different instruments and sometimes even have a go at making their own music.
ClubsWe have a wide range of clubs on offer to enhance our children's learning and development. Some of them are targeted and others are free for anyone to join in with. From time to time we also offer sessions such as Mini Police and one off sessions after school and during lunchtimes, for example Poppy Making for Remembrance Day or Creating reflections during Prayer Spaces Week. See below for what is currently available.
We Love to Read
Music and performing artsFind out more about our specialist subject teaching by following the link below.
AssessmentMost of our assessments are ongoing and formative. They help to inform the teacher what children have achieved and also what the next steps in a child's learning will be. Children take tests at the end of each term in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Results of these assessments are reported to parents and carers via our termly reports.
Assessment: Children also take statutory assessments at the end of Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 6. Find out more here. |
Learning this termCurriculum grids give you an overview of the learning in your child's class each term. Please click on the relevant class page below to find out more about the teaching and learning in your child's class and any routines and events you need to be aware of.
Foundation StageKey Stage OneKey Stage TwoCurriculum: Subject overviews English curriculum History and geography curriculum RE curriculum PSHE curriculum Science curriculum Computing PE Children begin to learn French in Year one and continue having weekly lessons with our specialist French teacher until the end of Year 6. See below for an overview of what children learn.
For other subjects, see year group termly overviews.
Phonics and readingIn Key Stage 1 and EYFS we follow Letters and Sounds in Phonics. We have a progressively levelled reading scheme matched which is well matched to the letters and sounds children are learning in class. We supplement this approach with other resources including books and teaching methods from Storytime Phonics.
Letters and sounds information sheet
In Key Stage 2 all of our children use Accelerated Reader (AR). This complements our reciprocal reading programme and weekly use of the library. Maths PoliciesWe have our Mental Calculation Policy and our Written Calculation policy available. Click on the policy for all the information.
In the EYFS, we have guidance from the GLOW Maths Hub which we use as a basis for our delivery. In Key Stage 1 we follow Inspire Maths - a Singapore maths style programme. In Key Stage 2 we follow Southwark's guidance on the mathematical curriculum. Relationship and Sex EducationPlease find details of our policy and approach below. We will be consulting with parents once again this year, before the implementation of the new RSE curriculum in September 2020.
Our Sex and Relationship Education Policy Our Personal, Social and Health Education Curriculum |
