Almuñecar International School

2012PRIMARY

Inspiring children to be the best

they can be

Our Children at AIS – Our curriculum

Use the British National Curriculum

Follow the EYFS curriculum & those for KS1

& KS2

Follow the revised strategies for Literacy and Numeracy all are adapted to better meet the needs of the children by by making the best use of the local and international context

The Creative Curriculum

Each theme is planned using a Unit from the Revised Literacy Strategy as the starting point. Speaking & Listening, reading, writing (including grammar, phonics, spelling & handwriting)are taught together.

The teachers then ensure that the essential skills, knowledge and understanding for each curriculum area are built in to the planned theme.

Curriculum areas: Information teacnology, Science, Numeracy, History, Drama, PE, Music, Art, D&T, Geography and PSHE.

Literacy

VARIETY OF APPROACHESCHILDREN GROUPED BY ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE

MOTIVATING & MEANINGFULACROSS THE CURRICULUM

TALK PARTNERSDISCUSSION

ROLE PLAY eg. hot-seating

Mathematics is foremost an activity of the mind, and written calculations are an aid to that mental activity.

The Numeracy Strategy aims to develop children’s mental strategies and then written methods that derive from and support mental methods.

Numeracy

The overarching principles of the EYFS

Every child is a unique child who is constantly learning.

Children learn to be strong and resilient through positive relationships.

Children learn and develop well in enabling environments which establish their needs and develop their interests.

Children learn and develop at different rates.

The areas of learning and development within the

EYFSThere are seven areas of development.

Three Prime are crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm

for learning

Personal social and emotional development

Physical Development

Communication and language

Four Specific

Literacy Mathematics

Understanding the world Expressive arts and design

Foundation Stage Profile

Class teacher collects evidence of their achievement towards each of the areas of development.

Parents updated each term on their child’s progress in the evaluation booklet.

Parents given regular opportunities to view evidence of their child´s progress.

Parents receive an interim report - November, end of year report -Summer detailing their child’s progress and next steps.

– Class Teacher and Teaching Assistants observe the children and document their achievements.

Evaluation and GradesAssessment is an integral part of effective teaching – it must move teaching & learning forwardDay to dayObservations, Talking with children,Correcting work, Discussing work and targets.

Periodically (Each term)Levelling of work compared to the criteriaTeachers exchange and discuss work samples to ensure uniformity of approachCheck-upsSummary of assessments discussed with Head of Primary

APP -ASSESSING PUPIL PROGRESS In APP, teacher assessment judgements draw on the full context of pupils' work, whereas a test can only sample.

– Making judgements about pupil progress

– Observations and pieces of work

– Discussion with other staff

– Next step – could be way of teaching to suit style of Learning?

– Feeding observations back into planning

Evaluation and GradesDue to English being the second language for many children, it is expected that many will take more time to reach the expected levels. This is nothing to worry about. We would expect children to reach the age related level by Years 4-6 if learning in their own language is proceeding well. GO FOR GREEN!! GREEN FOR GO!!

National Curriculum Level 2 National Curriculum Level 3 National Curriculum Level 4 National CurriculumLevel 5

Lower c Secure b Upper a Lower c Secure b Upper a Lower c Secure b Upper a Lower c

Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Nov

NC <3 Curriculum Nacional Nivel 3 Curriculum Nacional Nivel 4 Curriculum Nacional Nivel 5 NC >5

C baja B sólida A alta C baja B sólida A alta C baja B sólida A alta

Calificación 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Jun