This section of our website is focused on our Curriculum and provides an overview of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and the Curriculum offer for children in Years 1 to 2. There are also sections on Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) Development, British Values.
In line with statutory requirements, the new Curriculum was launched in September 2014, coinciding with the introduction of the new National Curriculum in England.
If you would like to discuss more about the curriculum our school is following please Contact Us.
Curriculum Overviews
Please select the links below to view our Termly Overviews for each group.
Early Years Foundation Stage
EYFS Phonics – Yearly Overview
EYFS Maths – Yearly Overview
General Curriculum Notes
Year 1
Curriculum Overview – Autumn Term
Curriculum Overview – Spring Term
Curriculum Overview – Summer Term
Year 2
Curriculum Overview – Autumn Term
Curriculum Overview – Spring Term
Curriculum Overview – Summer Term
Collective Worship
Termly Topics
Collective Worship Autumn Term
Collective Worship Spring Term
Collective Worship Summer Term
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Monitoring Progress of Children with SEND
At Cockton Hill Infants’ School each class teacher is responsible for all children in their class, including those with SEND. They work alongside the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) to plan for the needs of children with SEND and also work closely with the parents/ SEND children are observed closely and their achievements are celebrated and information is recorded on support plans. This information is then used to tailor the curriculum to meet the interests of each child using methods of delivery that are appropriate to their need. If there is ever evidence that this is not occurring, the SENCo will initiate training to challenge staff and enable them to provide a curriculum that ensures equality and diversity for all.
Teaching Styles
At Cockton Hill Infants’ School we have 7 full time equivalent (FTE) teachers and 9 FTE teaching assistants and 3 teaching assistant apprentices who work with all children including those with SEND. They have a wealth of experience and have supported children with a wide range of needs. Their training includes Speech and Language training and PECS communication. The SENCo continuously reviews the qualification needs of all staff to ensure they match the needs of the children we have in school and additional training is arranged if required. This ensures that teaching styles and methods are appropriate and up to date, enabling SEND children maximum access to the curriculum.
In addition, all school staff receive specialist support and training where there is a need e.g. strategies to use when supporting a child with a vision impairment. As a school we continually support each other and share expertise to ensure our teaching styles can be adapted appropriately so all children reach their full potential.
Children with SEND are supported in a number of ways; through one to one support, group activities or whole class work. The teacher of each class will ensure that everyday activities within the curriculum can be adapted to ensure all children are fully involved at the correct level.
What additional provision and curriculum do we offer?
Every child with SEND is unique, therefore the provision offered is based on each child’s individual needs. Our school strives to deliver high quality provision under our ethos of care, support and guidance for both the child and their family. Our school staff are committed to inclusion for all children.
Some examples of additional provision we offer may include:
- Individual work following recommended programmes to address specific needs, for example speech and language difficulties.
- Small groups focus activities to address shared difficulties eg. number difficulties.
- Support within class from highly trained teaching assistants so that the children can access the work or so it is differentiated further for them.
- Additional resources that will help them to access the curriculum or school life better, for example communication aids recommended by other agencies.
- Through assessments undertaken by the SENCo or other agencies in order to help identify specific areas of need that can then be addressed.
In addition, all school staff receive specialist support and training where there is a need e.g. strategies to use when supporting a child with a vision impairment. As a school we continually support each other and share expertise to ensure our teaching styles can be adapted appropriately so all children reach their full potential.
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
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