Our Curriculum
At Kings Meadow we endeavour to provide a Creative Curriculum that stimulates the children, encouraging and motivating them to do their best and enjoy school. We actively encourage offsite trips as well as inviting guest speakers into school. We beleive that children learn best through real experiences and constantly strive to provide new and fresh opportunities for our pupils.
Foundation Stage
Our exciting Foundation Stage curriculum is delivered in our spacious and well-resourced Early Years Education Centre. The children learn to work independently through the various areas of learning. We pay particular attention to the children's personal and social development.
Key Stage 1
The children in Y1 and Y2 follow a wide and varied Key Stage One curriculum mostly through a topic-based approach. The classrooms are bright and welcoming, and inspire pupils to learn and engage!
Key Stage Two
Our ever increasing investigative curriculum develops fully in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, where the children practise their prediction and reasoning skills, particularly in Science and Maths. A wide range of ICT resources help to enhance the pupils' learning experiences.
Assemblies and Religious Education
Kings Meadow is a Community Primary School with no affiliation to any particular religious denomination however, the development of an awareness and respect for all faiths and cultures is a fundamental part of our Religious Education programme.
We hold a Celebration Assembly on most Fridays throughout the year. This enables the children to share their achievements for that week. An open invitation is extended to all parents and friends to attend. Special assemblies and events are also regularly held for national events, such as Remembrance Day, Christmas, Harvest and Easter.
During the Spring and Summer terms classes also have the opportuity to produce their own class assemblies.
Parents may withdraw their children from RE and collective worship upon a personal application to the Head Teacher.
Special Educational Needs
At Kings Meadow pupils with Special Educational Needs have access to a broad and balanced and relevant curriculum. All staff take responsibility to meet their needs, taking into account the specific requirements of the children concerned through a differentiated approach.
A pupil is considered to have a Special Education Need if he or she is experiencing greater difficulties in learning compared to the rest of the pupils within the same age group, or through a disability, is prevented or hindered from utilising facilities and taking part in everyday activities. We also recognise the abilities of gifted and talented pupils. The school has a detailed SEN Policy which outlines our commitment to fully include all children and is in line with government guidelines.
This document is available in school for parents to read.
Personal, Social and Health Development
We have a comprehensive personal, social and health development programme encompassing Circle Time and SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning), where the children have the opportunity to discuss topical matters as well as express issues relevant to them. Citizenship is encouraged through community-based initiatives e.g. bulb planting, sharing celebrations etc. and a sensitive approach to sex and relationships is adopted in line with school policy.
Our School Council meets regularly and this open forum acts as an important sounding board for the pupils.
Sex and Relationships Education
This element of the school's curriculum is agreed and approved by the school's governing body as well as being agreed in partnership with parents.
The programmes of study depend on the age of the pupils. Key Stage 1 of the National Curriculum introduces the concept of reproduction, whilst Key Stage 2 includes the reproductive system, fertilization and conception. These studies are approached objectively, but sensitively, in the same way as parents would approach them within the secure atmosphere of the home. Additionally children in Years 5 and 6 are given the opportunity to take part in discussions about puberty, often led by the school nurse using video materials prepared especially for this age group.
Parents will be given notice of any topic involving sex education, and given the opportunity to preview any materials to be used. Parents do have the right to withdraw their children from these sessions should they wish to do so. Class teachers deal with any matters which may arise spontaneously in their classes in a manner which is sensitive to the needs and age of the children involved.
Equal Opportunities
At Kings Meadow, in relation to educational experience, we value the right of each individual to make the maximum progress and to gain the greatest possible benefit, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, special needs or any other minority interests.
Target Setting and Reporting to Parents/Carers
An open door policy is in place for the Parents/Carers of children at Kings Meadow. This means that immediately before school starts and at the end of the day, the Headteacher and staff will usually be available to discuss minor concerns or queries. If there is a matter of more serious regard an appointment can be made through the school office.
Termly progress meetings with teachers keep parents informed of their children's progress and of the targets they are working towards; they also enhance our Parental Partnership which we value highly. Each child regularly self-assesses thier own progress, thus enabling them to realise their own targets. Class teachers consult with children and discuss these self assessment targets. Teachers clearly demonstrate to the pupils ways in which they can move forward in their learning.