Curriculum

Curriculum Overview

At Ashtree Primary School & Nursery we follow the new National Curriculum 2014. However, over the course of the academic year 2018-2019, we began developing the design of our curriculum to focus on ‘what’ we want Ashtree pupils to learn, ‘how’ we want Ashtree pupils to learn and ‘why’ we want Ashtree pupils to learn …

EYFS

In Nursery and Reception the children work towards achieving the Early Learning Goals in seven areas of learning. A progressive range of educational activities and experiences are provided that match the aims of the Early Learning Goals, support the meeting of the individual needs of your child, and help all children toward reaching their full …

English

At Ashtree School, English is taught throughout the day, not only through dedicated English lessons, but also through a wide variety of cross curricular activities. In Early Years and Key Stage1 children receive a daily 20 minute phonics session and a reading practice session (3x per week). From September 2022, the school introduced a new …

Maths

At Ashtree School Mathematics is taught as a ‘daily maths lesson’ and maths skills are also used in other subjects, such as Science & Computing, where this helps children to understand the practical applications of these skills. In addition, children in KS1 and KS2 will receive a ‘fluency session,’ three times per week. Through these …

Science

Medium Term Plans Progression of Skills & Knowledge

Computing

At Ashtree pupils learn Computing through using toys with on and off switches, electronic items such as torches, Ipads and Chromebooks. The Computing curriculum is supported through Purple Mash, although we have adapted certain elements to the meet the needs of our pupils. For example, we place a very high emphasis on online safety. To …

History

Medium Term Plans Progression of Skills & Knowledge

Geography

Medium Term Plans Progression of Skills & Knowledge

Art

Medium Term Plans Progression of Skills & Knowledge

D&T

  Medium Term Plans Progression of Skills & Knowledge

PSHE & RSHE

PSHE *12.09.24 – The new RSHE policy is available to view at the bottom of this page. Medium Term Plans for Spring and Summer are currently under construction. *17.06.24 – The school is currently reviewing its PSHE/RSHE curriculum. The policies in this area are currently under consultation.* Medium Term Plans Progression of Skills & Knowledge …

PE

Pupils at Ashtree School love PE. They enjoy PE lessons and extra-curricular opportunities. Our PE curriculum delivery is supported by a range of external partners such as Sportzone UK and FitKidz. Medium Term Plans Progression of Skills & Knowledge  

RE

Medium Term Plans Progression of Skills & Knowledge

Music

Medium Term Plans Progression of Skills & Knowledge

MFL

Medium Term Plans Progression of Skills & Knowledge

SEND

Ashtree is an inclusive school. We believe that learning must be relevant and appropriate to the child’s needs at the time. Access to Education The school adheres to the County’s Admission Policy and does not discriminate against any pupil applying for admission. The INCo for the school is Vacant. Please speak to Mrs. Janes the …

Subject Overviews

This page is currently under construction. If you cannot find the curriculum information you are looking for, please look at the individual subject pages. These are found on the ‘Curriculum’ drop down menu.