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world and different historical periods. In some year groups we offer whole
class music tuition (WCIT). Children may have the opportunity to receive vocal
and instrumental lessons from the teachers of Dudley Performing Arts, as
part of a group or individually. There are a wide range of music ensembles and
bands that children can join within Dudley Borough. Children can participate
and perform in concerts in school, in the local community and in borough
concerts.

Computing
Blanford Mere recognises the importance of computing in our everyday life
and the school is part of The Digital Grid for Learning. Children throughout
the school have supervised access to the Internet and Email systems and are
taught how to use these procedures for research and enquiry. Access to
computers is constantly improving as is the development of multi-media used
in our school. Computing is taught throughout the school from Reception to
Year 6. Specific computing skills are taught and developed through all
National Curriculum subjects. We are fortunate to have a computer suite
integrated with the library facilities, providing children with a valuable
learning environment to research information. All classes in school have an
allocated time so that each pupil receives their National Curriculum
entitlement. We hope to create a positive attitude towards computers and
encourage all pupils to develop their computing and programming capability
through a wide range of experiences.

Physical Education and Sport
Physical Education at Blanford Mere Primary School is concerned with
developing good quality physical activity and at the same time encouraging
children to progress and develop their skills. This is built upon a progressive
skills curriculum. All children have the opportunity to work with specialist
coaches to develop their dance, gym and games skills. During the children’s
time at Blanford Mere pupils have additional opportunities for swimming,
athletic activities and outdoor and adventurous activities.
We offer a number of extra-curricular clubs for sport and our school takes
part in many of the borough’s tournaments, competitions and other sporting
occasions. The school enjoys the use of a good size hall, a playground and a
playing field on site. All class teachers take physical education lessons with
their class. Appropriate training is provided for all teaching staff.

Religious Education and Worship
Religious Education contributes to the personal, social, spiritual and moral
development of the children and this influences the ethos and atmosphere of
the school. The curriculum requires us to teach about World Faiths. We

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