At William Barnes, the school has recognised the importance of providing an exciting and stimulating curriculum tailored to the needs of the children locally as they live in the 21st century for many years and this has always been a strength of the school for the last twenty years or so. To find out more about the curriculum please read our Teaching and Learning policy
Please click here to read our Teaching and Learning Policy
This document is very detailed and contains the sub-policies which are listed below. These documents have been created by the whole staff and the Governors over many years, under the leadership of Russell Field, our teaching and learning lead. The approaches they describe are fully embedded in the school, representing day to day practice. Reading these will give you a strong sense of what makes our curriculum so unique and special.
Curriculum intent
Teaching and Learning policy
Home Learning
Curriculum
Our Curriculum Statement
Assessment for Learning Policy (AFL)
Growth Mindset
Marking and Feedback
Success and Improvement Marking Code
Editing Process for Substantial Writing
Learning Powers
Engaging Parents
Remote Learning Policy
Step Up September 2020 Policy
Step Forward March 2021 Policy
Curriculum Impact