Curriculum
Curriculum Overview
At Field Junior, we follow the National Curriculum and offer a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum, focused on maximising progress and developing potential in every child. Lessons are taught using a combination of whole class teaching, group work and individual work. By utilising a creative approach to our curriculum we aspire to foster a love …
Foundation Subjects
Overview The afternoons are usually occupied by our foundation subjects. (For example: science, RE, history and geography). These subjects are taught explicitly, but within a unit with links to other subjects. We are lucky to have a large building and have designated rooms for computing, art, DT and music in our school as well as …
Mathematics
Overview The school plans and delivers high quality maths lessons, with an emphasis on using and applying maths in everyday life. These sessions are well-paced, engaging and active to develop a love for the subject. Teachers monitor and evaluate children’s progress rigorously to ensure each child reaches their individual potential. Our goal is to ensure …
English
Overview We want all children to have the skills necessary to be excellent writers. Attention is paid to developing grammar, spelling and punctuation through the delivery of well-planned, rigorously monitored lessons. These always incorporate both modelled and shared writing to demonstrate to the children the thought processes and skills necessary to be an effective writer. …
SEND
Inclusion All Hertfordshire maintained schools have a similar approach to meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). They are supported by the Local Authority to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their specific needs, make the best possible progress in school. Schools aim to be inclusive, with the needs of …
Wellbeing
Family Wellbeing During this time we will continue to update resources and support that is available to support family wellbeing. This page will have resources/support/strategies available to parents and children. Do not suffer in silence during this time as there is plenty of support still available if you are struggling with your own or your …
Enrichment
‘Leaders have developed an appropriately balanced, engaging curriculum, which is broadened by a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including trips, visitors to the school, clubs and other activities.’ Ofsted November 2017 Overview Throughout the year, we plan various school trips, immersion days, special assemblies and organise visitors into school to go beyond the curriculum and …
British Values
The DfE have recently reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.” Field Junior School supports this expectation through its work and ethos …