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emphasise the importance of British values: - Democracy, The rule of law,
Individual liberty and Respect & tolerance and teach children their relevance to
everyday life. During historical study, children are encouraged to find evidence,
evaluate it and draw their own conclusions. History gives children an opportunity
to research, sift through evidence and argue a point of view – skills that are
needed in all walks of life. This is achieved through a wide variety of experiences
including visits, workshops and study through artifacts, looking at both primary
and secondary evidence.

Music
In class lessons children enjoy a variety of creative music making, from singing, to
composing their own music and listening to music from around the 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

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