Charlwood Village Infant School

The classrooms are organised in a flexible way to provide the best environment that we can offer, containing workshop areas for language work, maths, science, art and craft, computers and design technology as well as quieter areas such as the book corner.

Cross curricular themes link the various strands of the National Curriculum and the teachers plan to ensure a broad balance is maintained. Besides reviewing the curriculum areas and monitoring their effectiveness, staff expertise and awareness are increased through self evaluation, group discussion and in-service training all of which results in the enrichment of the learning process.

Teaching is a mixture of individual, group, class or even whole school styles in the case of singing times and assemblies.

Positive attitudes are encouraged by the teachers which help build children’s self esteem and independence.

As well as developing their academic abilities, the children’s aesthetic, creative and physical skills are nurtured through activities such as art, music, drama, design and PE.

In this way we strive to give each child a firm foundation on which to grow and flourish.

Assessment is an ongoing process and the children’s structured learning is carefully noted on their records of achievement so as to ensure both continuity and progression.

Throughout the Reception Year a Foundation Stage Profile will be compiled for each child. This informs both parents and staff of children’s developing abilities.

Y2 children go through National Tasks and Tests. Last years results are included in this prospectus.