The Governing Body of the school have adopted the Curriculum policy document produced by the LEA in its entirety. The school meets the requirements of the National Curriculum 2000 providing a broadly balanced curriculum.
All the staff are committed to providing a high quality education within a caring positive school ethos.

The underpinning philosophy is;

1) To encourage the child to acquire learning skills in an interesting way.
2) To increase the child's independence in his / her lifestyle at school.
3) To develop intellectual as well as technical skills.

4) Children are encouraged to achieve their full educational potential.

Mathematics

Mathematics provides one of the basic tools which children need in life. It enables them to communicate, organise and manipulate information. We believe mathematics is a multifaceted area of the curriculum. We aim to allow the children to explore as many areas of mathematics as possible to develop arithmetic and problem solving skills, within the context of the National Curriculum.

From Sept 1999 all schools now teach the National Numeracy strategy. All children from Year 1-6 receive at least one hour numeracy teaching each day.

Language

Language provides one of the principal modes of communication. It is the means of sharing ideas, beliefs and culture and as such has a role to play in the development of self esteem and the literary skills of pupils. We aim to enable children to communicate effectively, having regard to their age and personal circumstances, and to creatively and objectively record their thoughts about their environment.
Each child receives at least 1 hour of literacy teaching every day. During the Literacy hour children have an opportunity to practice reading and writing skills.
The school has developed a home/reading scheme and parents and carers are encouraged to read with their children on a daily basis.

Science
Science is a core subject within the National Curriculum. Science stimulates and excites pupils’ curiosity about phenomena and events in the world around them. In teaching

science we give our children opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world they live in through investigation. We emphasise a “finding out” approach to science in order to promote enthusiasm for enquiry.
Pupils are taught Science for 2 hours each week. Science learning is assessed each year and at the end of Year 6 Science is tested as part of the Statutory Assessment process (KS2 SAT’s)

Information Technology

The school has excellent computer facilities which we are continually updating. Pupils are taught in our computer suite, and have access to P.C.’s in the classroom. We have access to the internet, and training for all teaching staff takes place regularly. We have recently set up our own web site which will be available for access in the New Year.

Moral, Spiritual, Human and Social Education.

“The school has a positive ethos and significant emphasis is placed on the personal development of the pupils. The moral, social and cultural dimensions of pupils learning are successfully promoted” OFSTED Report 1996

Many of the social skills which are taught to the children implicitly carry with them the moral and spiritual values which are consistent with the guide-lines laid down by Bradford LEA, in the R.E. syllabus, " Religious Education for Living in Today’s World."

Children’s work in Environmental studies provides opportunities to explore and comment upon human and physical conditions in the local area and the world at large.
The school is currently working with the governors to develop a school council throughout the school.

Religious Education

The R.E. syllabus, "Religious Education for Living in Today’s World", produced by Bradford LEA, is followed in planning Religious Education work in school. If you would like to find out more about the scheme of work in R.E. please do not hesitate to contact the Headteacher who will be pleased to discuss the matter with you. Parents may withdraw their children from Religious Education or worship as laid down by law. If you wish to do so please fill in the form at the back of this booklet, and return it to school. Thank you.

Worship takes place daily, it is a focal point for meeting together as a school family and reflects the broad traditions of Christian belief. There are also opportunities for developing understanding of faiths other than Christianity and we occasionally invite visitors to take part in assembly.
Some of these assemblies are presented by the classes, and will cover a wide range of themes reflecting the work the children do. Parents are welcome to attend these assemblies.

Physical Education
At Clayton Village Primary, physical education is not limited to the sporting domain. A conscious effort is made, not only in the area of sporting endeavour, but in everyday classroom activities. We aim to give every child opportunity to develop manual dexterity, co-ordination skills games skills and a sense of `team spirit'. We regularly take part in community sporting events. e.g. “Football in the community” - cycling proficiency, Rugby.. All these activities are open to every child in the appropriate age group.

We are a partner for Thornton Grammar School who have just entered their third year with Sports College Status, and many of their facilities are made available to us. Along with other
local schools we are able to access many of their facilities and resources. Years 5
and 6 are involved in regular Primary Sports tournaments and competitions and
instructors coach Year 6 in some team games and athletics

Homework

The School has a homework policy which is made known to parents/carers. All children will be given homework to do which is appropriate to their age and ability and will include daily home reading. Children at KS2 will have homework diaries and it is expected that parents will ensure that homework is completed.