Relationships, Sex and Health Education
Relationship, Sex and Health Education Policy
Headteacher Presentation explaining the changes
English
The National Curriculum lays out the requirements for the teaching of English. The documents below, produced by Julie Sargent of InnovatEducation, outline the requirements for each year group.
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Poetry
Mathematics
The National Curriculum lays out the requirements for the teaching of mathematics. We follow the Scheme of Learning produced by White Rose.
Influenced, inspired and informed by the work of leading maths researchers and practitioners across the world, White Rose Maths brings together a team of highly experienced and passionate maths teaching experts to train, guide, help and support all those who want to make change happen in their schools.
We have chosen White Rose as our scheme of learning because they are committed to building a whole new culture of deep understanding, confidence and competence in maths – a culture that produces strong, secure learning and real progress. Culturally, it has long been thought that there are some people who ‘can do maths’ and some who can’t. We know this is not the case.
The White Rose and St. Ebbe’s mantra:
With this mantra, we produce assured, happy and resilient mathematicians who relish the challenge of maths. They become independent, reflective thinkers, whose skills not only liberate them in maths but also support them across the curriculum.
You can find details of content for each term here: White Rose Schemes of Learning
We supplement White Rose with ‘Maths No Problem’ which is based on the Singapore Maths approach as well as resources from NRich.
Useful Maths Resources
- Calculation Policy (on Policies & Procedures page)
- Glossary of Mathematical Terms
- Stories Booklist for Maths
- What can I say to help?
- Dice Games
We also recommend TopMarks for maths practice and NRich for problems and puzzles to do at home.
The St. Ebbe’s Curriculum for Compassion
Our curriculum is as rich in humanity as it is in knowledge.
Working with Dr. Debra Kidd, we have developed planning for foundation subjects around inquiry questions which engage children of all ages in deep thinking about the past, present and future of our planet with compassionate studies of the humans which have, do or will inhabit it. In a nutshell, it is a curriculum designed to empower our learners to change the world.
Ensuring that children are successful academically is a crucial part of education but of paramount importance is that they also learn how to live successful and happy lives where they are informed, courageous advocates of the things that matter to them.
With the skills, experience and passion in our staff team, we have begun to build a curriculum on the principles above. Employing a consultant with in-depth knowledge of curriculum development provided expertise and inspiration, access to cutting-edge research, as well as ongoing support and challenge.
Much of what we are teaching links explicitly to Literacy and in part to mathematics.
Below you can find Knowledge Organisers for your child’s year group. These will help you to understand what the children are learning. Please do help your child to memorise the facts on the Knowledge Organisers or assist them with deepening or furthering their understanding of subjects covered.
Autumn Term Knowledge Organisers
Knowledge Organiser_Y1_Autumn 1 How can we survive as a team?
Knowledge Organiser_Y2 _How have humans conquered the air?
Knowledge Organiser_Y3_What does it take to be a superhero?
Knowledge Organiser_Y4/5_Why should Children have rights?
Knowledge Organiser_Y6_Is success the same for everyone?
Spring Term Knowledge Organisers
Knowledge Organiser_EYFS Who has the right to share their knowledge?
Knowledge Organiser_Y1_What does a planet need to support life?
Knowledge Organiser_Y2 _Is fire the most important important discovery of humankind?
Knowledge Organiser_Y3_What do humans need? Do they need art and why?
Knowledge Organiser_Y4and5_Can One Person Make A Difference?
Knowledge Organiser_Y6_What does the Earth show us about our stories?
Summer Term Knowledge Organisers
Music at St. Ebbe’s
We offer many musical opportunities at St. Ebbes and encourage children to join in!
*All children take part in class music lessons.
*We have weekly Key-Stage 1 and 2 singing for all children: we sing a broad range of songs: in parts and in rounds, for assemblies, from musicals, topic-linked, African songs etc. We also listen to music from different cultures, times and in various styles.
The children are also offered the following:
Extra-curricular music:
Choir – weekly at lunchtime with many performance opportunities.
Orchestra – workshops and a performance twice a year.
Musical Theatre Club – weekly after school with performances twice a year.
A school concert twice a year when our choir, orchestra and soloists (all abilities) perform.
Instrumental music lessons. We have visiting teachers for:
Violin and cello
Brass
Woodwind (….probably)
Guitar
Drumkit
Festival of Voices.
We also take part in the Festival of Voices at Dorchester Abbey once a year with a group of 30 Year 4 children.
Bollywood club.
Once a week children dance to beautiful Indian music at our Bollywood club!
Productions:
At Christmas, our KS1 children put on a lovely Christmas play.
In July, KS2 produce a fabulous summer musical outside in our school grounds, including singing and a children’s band.
Music Room.
Last but not least, we have a great range of instruments from different parts of the world for our children to explore.