Curriculum Intent

At Sundridge & Brasted CE Primary School, we believe that each of us is made in the image of God. God loves every one of us. We value every member of our community, and support them to shine! "You are the light of the world.　A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."(Matthew 5 verse 14, New International Version)

The curriculum at Sundridge & Brasted is designed to meet the needs of our children and to foster a love of learning with a true passion for reading at its core. In order for our pupils to shine we place a great deal of value on creating a curriculum that builds resilience, fosters independence and helps each child follow their passion and find their voice. 

Our school values of: Kindness, Responsibility, Honesty, Respect, Forgiveness and Love are woven into the content of our curriculum in order to ensure that all children leave us with the life skills they need to flourish in the modern world. 

Curriculum Implementation 

Daily Basics

Each day begins with a familiar routine of “daily basics” where we consolidate and improve key learning such as number bonds, tables, mental maths agility, spelling patterns, punctuation, grammar and handwriting. This enables children to have a calm beginning to the day, and ensures that these important skills develop to high levels.

Phonics

Children in the Infants are taught all of the sounds in the English language and how to write them (phonics). Each child is shown how to apply these to their reading and writing so that independence in these skills develops rapidly. There is a high level of emphasis on developing speaking and listening, including the introduction of new and rich vocabulary. At Sundridge & Brasted we follow Read Write inc.

Accelerated Reader

All pupils in Year 2 and up have access to  Accelerated Reader, which has over 29,000 books categorised to allow children to choose books suitable for them. The beauty of the programme is that when children have read a book, they complete an online quiz which tests their comprehension. The children earn points if they answer questions correctly and this in turn helps build their reading skills.

Parents and children can find books of suitable levels by using the following website; http://www.arbookfind.co.uk/usertype.aspx.

Reading for Pleasure - Hooked on Books! 

At Sundridge & Brasted we use 'Hooked on Books' from Jane Considine to teach children to develop their love and understanding of reading from Year 2, once they have completed the Read, Write in phonics programme.

Spelling Strategies - The Spelling Book

We use the spelling strategies found in 'The Spelling Book' from Janie Considine to teach our pupils to spell from the start of Year 2. 

Writing

At Sundridge & Brasted, we use 'The Write Stuff' from Jane Considine from Year 1 through to Year 6 to teach our pupils to write with meaning, flare and creativity. 

For more information regarding Jane Considine Education, please follow the link here: https://www.janeconsidine.com/FAQs

Handwriting

All pupils at Sundridge & Brasted receive daily handwriting lessons. These lessons may be in different formats depending on the needs of the child. 

In Reception, pupils develop a non cursive writing style. Our priority for Reception children is that they develop a love of independent writing alongside developing the fine and gross motor skills required for legible handwriting.

During Year One, pupils are taught how to lead in and out of letters ensuring that a cursive writing style is being adopted by the end of Year One.

From the beginning of Year Two through to the end of Year 6 a cursive writing style is taught.

For more information about the National Curriculum for English please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-english-programmes-of-study

Maths

When planning maths lessons, teaching staff at Sundridge & Brasted use the White Rose Maths programme to ensure their learning sequences are planned effectively, offer appropriate challenge and are differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. 

For more information regarding White Rose Maths, please follow the link: https://whiterosemaths.com/advice-and-guidance/faqs

The National Curriculum

We adhere to the National Curriculum Programmes of Study and these can be read by subject in more depth via the government website: The National Curriculum

Should you wish to learn more about our curriculum, please feel free to email us at office@sundridge.kent.sch.uk