Curriculum Statement
Our values of respect, resilience, independence and motivation are at the heart of Roseberry life and can be seen in action every day.
Our engaging and unique curriculum is designed to prepare our pupils for life in the world beyond Roseberry. We aim to spark curiosity and captivate their imaginations through well-sequenced plans and memorable experiences.
Our recently updated curriculum foundations form the basis of our long and medium-term planning across the subjects.
Passionate and knowledgeable staff know our pupils well and have good relationships that encourage children to become happy, enthusiastic members of the community.
Through a nurturing and inclusive offer, we provide an impressive variety of extra-curricular activities including sports, arts and community-based clubs, residential experiences and overseas excursions.
Reading
Reading starts at Roseberry from day one as we are passionate about encouraging a love of reading. Children are read to every day throughout their time here using well-chosen, high-quality texts.
We encourage parents to join their child on their reading journey through regular reading events and home-school communication.
Curriculum Foundations
World Around Us
We aim to develop pupils’ awareness of our local cultural heritage; understanding of the world beyond the local area; promoting acceptance and celebrating diversity.
- Join in with community events
- Work with the Parish Council
- Learn about news from around the world
- Know about inspirational people from around the world
- Take part in Black History Month
- Join in with Parliament Week
- Take part in fundraising events
Environmental Awareness
Our pupils learn how they can contribute to looking after their environment and wider world.
Opportunities and experiences include:
- Look after baby chicks
- Plant a tree or a seed
- Attend Gardening Club
- Take part in Earth Day
- Recycle paper and plastic
- Take part in a litter pick
- Visit the wildlife pond
- Take part in Birdwatching Week
- Learn about energy saving
- Take part in Great British Birdwatch
The World of Work
We aim to develop aspirations and economic awareness, engaging with people from a wide range of professions.
Opportunities and experiences include:
- Open a savings account
- Learn about money, prices, salaries and taxes
- Take part in the £5 Challenge to launch a business enterprise
- Meet professionals from a range of careers and learn about skills needed for jobs
- Visit a secondary school
- Visit a university
- Visit different workplaces
- Raise money for charity
Safety Net
Our pupils learn how to stay safe in school, online and in the wider world, how to report things that make you feel unsafe, understanding what to do in an emergency.
Opportunities and experiences include:
- Know what to do in an emergency
- Know how and when to ring 999
- Know your own address and phone number
- Learn how to cross the road safely
- Know how to stay safe in public and online
- Know when and how to report problems online
- Know some basic first aid
- Know how to have a healthy online life
Healthy Me
As a school we promote an awareness of how to ensure good mental and physical health.
Opportunities and experiences include:
- Become a Wellbeing Ambassador
- Attend a sports club
- Learn how to ride a bike
- Be a Sports Leader
- Visit the dentist
- Learn how to cook nutritious food
- Run the Weekly Mile
- Understand how to support your mental health
- Have a positive mindset
- Take part in Anti-Bullying events
- Be on a sports team
Making Memories
dedicated to ensuring that our pupils experience a childhood filled with fun, laughter and memorable experiences. These are based around making the most of our school grounds, exploring the local area and making links with nature as well as learning new skills.
Click here to see what memories we have made so far…
British Values
promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
Little Wandle Phonics
At Roseberry we teach the specific skills of decoding through a whole school consistent approach using the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds revised programme i.e. phonics. Daily phonics sessions take place every day from Nursery to Year 2. Phonics sessions are interactive and fun to enthuse children about reading from an early age.
You can find more information about the Little Wandle Phonics programme and the teaching of reading at Roseberry, on our Reading section of the website.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
At Roseberry Primary and Nursery School, we believe that inclusive education means providing all pupils with appropriate education and support alongside their peers. The Curriculum is all the planned activities that the school organises in order to promote learning, personal growth and development. Further information can be found in the SEND Information Report. If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment. Further information on SEND provision is available on the SEND tab above
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