Teaching & Learning
At St Oswald’s children learn through a rich and varied curriculum. It is our belief that every child matters, therefore we use a variety of teaching styles to ensure that all children have full access to the National Curriculum; thus ensuring that they leave our school as well rounded individuals, achieving their potential both academically and socially.
The school offers an excellent learning environment with facilities that include a very well-maintained building and extensive school grounds including the forest school, two playgrounds and a large sports field. We always strive to deliver inspiring and innovative teaching to the highest standards, utilising a rich range of resources including IT to enable the children to engage most effectively with their learning.
Curriculum
At St Oswald’s children learn through a rich and varied curriculum. It is our belief that Every Child Matters, therefore we use a variety of teaching styles to ensure that all children have full access to the National Curriculum; thus ensuring that they leave our school as well rounded individuals, achieving their potential both academically and socially.
Subjects
Our curriculum intends to provide our children with the roots of their education. It provides learning which intertwines to produce a holistic approach to learning, and from which our children are supported and able to grow and flourish.
Early Years Foundation Stage
The period from age three to the end of the Reception year is described as the Early Years Foundation Stage at St Oswald’s. It is a distinct stage and important both in its own right and in preparing children for later schooling.
Forest School
At St Oswald’s, Forest School provides learning opportunities for children to flourish through practical activities in the outdoor environment. Children enjoy the freedom to explore and experience the natural world, in all seasons and weathers.
The Thrive Approach®
The Thrive Approach® is appropriate for anyone working with children and young people - such as in education (early years settings through to primary schools, secondary schools, special schools and pupil referral units), social care, healthcare, local authorities and community groups, as well as for parents and carers.
Feedback Strategy
At St. Oswald’s we have made the decision to no longer mark our children’s work in the traditional sense, where teachers write a positive comment and a next step for improvement in children’s learning books.
Homework
We believe that our wonderful children work incredibly hard when they’re at school. We don’t believe that doing an enormous amount of homework is in their best interests. In fact, we’d love it if the majority of their free time was spent doing lovely things or visiting interesting places with their family & friends.
Early Reading & Phonics
At St Oswald’s C of E Primary, reading is at the heart of our curriculum; we recognise that reading is crucial and fundamental to the educational success of all our pupils. Reading provides an opportunity to develop a rich vocabulary, influence high quality writing and also provide a gateway to success in other subjects.