Curriculum Introduction

Our teachers have a strong knowledge of metacognition, learning and of the subjects they teach. The check pupil’s understanding and adapt teaching so that all pupils can access the curriculum and make good progress. This is a consequence of extensive professional learning (both internal and external) and can be seen in lessons through: live marking, pupil responses to marking, pre and post teaching, pre and post unit assessment and regular retrieval practice. It is also supported by the use of expert teachers in PE, Music and Spanish. 

Last year a number of staff completed National Professional Qualifications in order to further their professional learning and share knoweldge and good practice across our school. Our weekly programme of CPD means that teachers continually develop and refine their knowledge and practice across all subjects. 

Our teaching assistants are key in supporting pupils in their learning. They also receive and extensive programme of professional learning across all aspects such as safeguarding, understanding social and emotional barriers as well as subject specific knowledge and development. As a result they are well equipped to support pupils to achieve well. 

Throughout the year a number of special events and showcase events take place to enhance and celebrate aspects of the curriculum. These include theme weeks such as Book week and Friendship week as well as school trips and visitors to school. Each class celebrate their curriculum learning through one of their class assemblies which are attended by parents. They also carry out a showcase event such as an exhibition of their work as well as presentations about their learning to other year groups. At the end of each academic year curriculum events are celebrated in our annual Presentation Afternoon and Evening.

Learning takes place in a nurturing and engaging environment which is supported by a variety of experiences, including the school environment, specialist teachers, as well as educational visits and visitors.  The school uses a wide variety of outside agencies to further enrich the curriculum and meet pupils’ needs.

Throughout Key Stage 2, pupils have one afternoon of enrichment activities to complement their class studies. This allows pupils at Red Lane to try new activities and discover new talents. 

The school also employs a dedicated pastoral and behaviour support worker to offer sessions and support to individuals with a focus on personal and social skills and emotional and behavioural difficulty. These sessions provide techniques and tools for pupils in social situations which in turn helps them access the curriculum more readily. These specialist interventions are also complemented and supported by interventions that are provided in school through ‘The Hub’. This staff member also delivers parent workshops and support programs.

A range of extra-curricular clubs and activities are offered each half term by staff in school. Some clubs are also delivered by specialist instructors or teachers such as a Music teacher and PE coach. 

Overview of Extra-Curricular Clubs