Curriculum
Here at Minety C of E Primary School, we provide a broad and balanced curriculum which focuses on more than just purely academic learning.
We believe children learn better when they are encouraged to use their imagination and apply their learning to engaging contexts. Our curriculum provides many learning challenges throughout the academic year that require children to solve problems, apply themselves creatively and express their knowledge and understanding effectively.
We use our unique class structure to provide different apprach to the delivery of the National Curriculum which meets the needs of all the children at Minety C of E Primary School, ensuring that no child is ever disadvantaged and where, together, we flourish.
If you would like more information then you can find here, please speak to your child's class teacher.
Maths
For our National Curriculum classes (Y1-6) we follow the Maths National Curriculum through the use of White Rose Maths.
Teachers use the outlines provided by White Rose Maths to plan and deliver lessons which meet the needs of each child in their class, ensuring that they support less able children and challenge more able.
More information about White Rose Maths can be found here
History
History is all around us and is part of everything that we do The study of history should ignite children’s curiosity about Britain and the wider world in the past Through finding out
about how and why the world, our country, culture and local community have developed over time, children understand how the past influences the present History
Our History Overview can be found here
Computing
At Minety Church of England Primary School, we recognise the pivotal role of technology in shaping the future of our students. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide a strong foundation in digital literacy, ensuring that all children develop the critical knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and thrive in an increasingly technological world.
Our Computing Overview can be found here
English : Writing
With thanks to our very experienced English Leader, Mrs Nicola Ambrose our classes follow a Writing curriculum which is embedded in high quality read text. This provides our learners with the opportunity to study experienced and trusted authors before they attempt writing of their own and as such helps them to become stronger more imaginative writers.
Throughout the year, classes will have enrichment days and school trips which enhances their knowledge and experiences to help boost their writing.
English : Writing Overviews can be found here
Geography
Our Geography curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity about the world and develop pupils' understanding of both physical and human environments.
Our Geography Overview can be found here
RE
RE at Minety CofE Primary School enables children to explore beliefs, values, and practices from different religions and worldviews. Through respectful enquiry and reflection, children develop understanding of Christianity and other faiths, learning to appreciate diversity, ask meaningful questions, and reflect on their own beliefs and the beliefs of others.
Our RE Overview can be found here
English : Reading
Reading at Minety takes three phases:
Phonics,
Early Reading,
Secure Reading
Throughout the different stages, different aspects of learning to read are in focus.
With Phonics, we follow Little Wandle Phonics: more information can be found here.
With Early Reading, children move through Little Wandle reading onto longer chapter books where they are heard reading and also have their comprehension checked.
At the Secure Reading stage, teachers plan and whole class reading which supports all children to continue to develop children's reading speed, and comprehension.
Science
Science at Minety CofE Primary School inspires children's natural curiosity about the world around them through practical investigation and exploration. Children develop scientific skills including observation, questioning, predicting, and analysing evidence, building knowledge across biology, chemistry, and physics that prepares them to understand and engage with our changing world.
Our Science Overview can be found here
PE
PE at Minety CofE Primary School promotes physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, and a love of sport and physical activity. Children develop fundamental movement skills, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship through a broad range of activities including games, gymnastics, dance, and athletics, building confidence and competence to lead active, healthy lives.
Our PE Overview can be found here
