Robin Class

Literacy lessons cover a range of genres from fictional texts, poetry and non-fiction; focusing on developing their reading, speaking and listening and writing skills. This includes mark making, language of instructions, non-chronological reports and recounts; in addition, the opportunity to retell, adapt and add detail to their own story writing. Pupils have regular practice for reading and writing high-frequency words, letter formation, spellings, symbol recognition and phonics sessions. Pupils also take part in guided reading and reading for meaning sessions where they use their phonics skills to decode, as well as opportunities to discuss texts and carry out comprehension activities.

Maths lessons focus on using all four operations in practical situations and theory to develop their knowledge and skills in number. Involving number recognition, place value and patterns within numbers. As well, as measurement and geometry lessons involving the basic understanding of time, weight, capacity, length, temperature, shapes and angles. In addition to this, in numeracy pupils also learn the value of coins, use money focusing on shopping to buy items, and receive change. Weekly food technology lessons and accessing the local community.

All foundation subjects are taught based on the school termly theme where the learning is taught around a key question posed at the beginning of a term; this makes the learning purposeful, practical and engaging for the pupils in the class. Pupils learn scientific enquiry through practical experiments and observation. Pupils are encouraged to be independent in their learning by asking questions, selecting their materials and exploring the world around them in a safe and a stimulating environment.