North Lancing Curriculum
Phonic Scheme – Read, Write Inc.
At North Lancing Primary we teach early reading through the lively and vigorous teaching of synthetic phonics (children learn to blend sounds to read whole words). The programme begins in Reception as the children start school and ends when the children are fluent and confident readers.
Children learn the English alphabetic code: first they learn one way to read the 40+ sounds and blend these sounds into words, then learn to read the same sounds with alternative graphemes.
They experience success from the very beginning. Lively phonic books are closely matched to their increasing knowledge of phonics and ‘tricky’ words and, as children re-read the stories, their fluency increases.
Along with a thought-provoking introduction, prompts for thinking out loud and discussion, children are helped to read with a storyteller’s voice.
Reading Scheme
Our main aim is to give the children the reading skills to be able to read independently and for enjoyment. Children in Reception to Year 2 have daily phonics and reading sessions using the Read, Write Inc scheme. Texts match the phonics they are learning.
In addition to Read, Write Inc books, pupils are offered a range of supplementary texts to take home. These include titles for Oxford Reading Tree, Rigby Rockets and Collins Big Cat.
Pupils who struggle with reading are supported through interventions such as FFT and Reading Eggs schemes. We also offer the Dyslexia friendly ‘Nessy’ reading programme daily for pupils with dyslexia tendencies.
In Years 3 to Year 6, North Lancing use ‘Accelerated Reader’ to help students to select appropriate reading materials, assess progress and identify areas of reading to improve. As school, pupils have read over 150 millions words a year for the past three years! AR bookfinder is an excellent resource when selecting texts: http://arbookfinder.co.uk
The most important factor, however, in children’s progress in reading is the support of parents and carers so please encourage your child to read daily at home. Together we can make a difference.
The curriculum and assessment
We intend that all children at North Lancing enjoy their learning, achieve their potential and become independent, life-long learners. We
aim to encourage each child to practice the five core values of our school: Independence, collaboration, resilience and perseverance whilst developing their own unique individuality.
Our curriculum promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils in preparation for the opportunities and experiences of adult life.
There are topics for each year group that ensure development and progression of skills and concepts. There are curriculum co-ordinators for all subjects who act as advisors to the staff in general. All teachers keep weekly records of class and individual work and the plans are overseen by the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
During the year in which the children reach their seventh birthday (Year 2) they take the National Curriculum Tests. This marks the end of Key Stage 1. The results of these tests are given to parents individually, together with their school report.
During the year in which the children reach their eleventh birthday (Year 6) they take the National Curriculum Tests again. This marks the end of Key Stage 2. The results of these tests are given to parents individually, together with their school report. Parents will also be given the National Results.
An overview of the currciulum each year group covers is available by following the links of the menu bar. If you would like further information about North Lancing School’s curriculum, please contact Mr Joe Todd (Deputy Head).
