LEA CURRICULUM STATEMENT
A copy of the LEA's curriculum statement is held within the school and is available for inspection by parents.
TEACHING STYLES
The teaching style adopted is dependent upon the task set. Styles will vary according to the objectives of the lesson. These might be whole class, group work or working individually on tasks.
The introduction of the National Literacy Strategy and the Numeracy Strategy have ensured ongoing development of teaching and learning styles for staff and children.
SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION POLICY
Our policy states:
'The sensitive nature of sex education is acknowledged. Within the
primary school, it is essential that care is taken to present knowledge
to children at the correct stage in their emotional and physical development.'
Also, 'it can be expected that work in the local natural environment can be
used as a starting point for the study of life cycles. Sex education will arise
as part of wider programmes of study.'
'In their health programme Year 5 and Year 6 children are addressed by the school nurse...'
'Within our school family, the guiding principle should be to answer children's questions as they arise in a natural and honest way. Every opportunity that occurs should be used to ensure the dawning of an understanding which is developmental and celebrates the wonders of life.'
A full copy of our Sex and Relationships Education Policy is available for
inspection.
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from the talk given by the school nurse.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
At the age of eleven, children normally transfer to Upton High School. In 2001
12 children will begin their secondary education at Upton High School
One child will be transferring to the Chester Catholic High School.
Two children will be transferring to the Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School.
Two children will be transferring to Kingsway High School.
One child will be attending The Queens School.
As an introduction to secondary education, Year 6 children have opportunities to visit their respective high schools in the Summer Term.
Whole day visits are arranged for them with Year 6 children from other feeder schools. There is also an opportunity for parents to visit the high schools in the Autumn Term, and again in the Summer Term with their children. Home page
