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o Develop their knowledge and understanding of Britain and other countries.
o Develop the skills needed for geographical research.
o A sense of identity by learning about their own culture and how others live.

Music We aim to:

o To encourage enjoyment of all aspects of music
o To enable children to develop their own music abilities
o To give them the opportunity to compose and perform their own music
o To encourage children to value their own work and the work of others.
o To develop an awareness of music from other cultures and societies.
o To help them understand there are no wrongs and rights in listening and composing

elements of music; personal taste is an important aspect.

PE/Sport Various forms of activity are undertaken in physical education, including
athletics, gym, games, dance/movement and swimming. Swimming Lessons begin in KS2.

These activities are designed to encourage a positive attitude to physical activity not only
in school - but generally. We seek to develop individual and team skills - vital to the
understanding of social skills, co-operation and awareness.

In order that your child can benefit from these aims please ensure that they have the
required kit in school so that they may take part in this important part of the curriculum.
See ‘Uniform’ for details of PE kits. Pupils compete each year in a school sports day
(separate sports for Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2).

Extracurricular sport: We encourage our pupils to enjoy and take part in extra sporting
activities. We offer a range of sports clubs, after school throughout the year.

Religious Education is taught in accordance with Dudley’s Agreed Syllabus for Religious
Education. Although we would advise against it, parents may exercise their right to
withdraw their children from Religious Education and Collective Worship. If
parents/carers wish to exercise this right, alternative arrangements will be made for these
children.

Collective worship is held daily. Our school is non-denominational. Collective worship is a
social gathering with a predominately Christian religious element but incorporating stories
and references from other faiths. The content supports our Personal, Social and Health
Education Policy (PSHE), so giving pupils a set of values by which to live their lives based
on awareness of themselves and the world in which they live.

Homework All children take home reading books, so that they can practice their reading at
home. Although the children become more independent in their reading as they become
older, in order to develop their comprehension skills, it is still important to hear your child
read and question them about the text as regularly as possible. In addition, children have
weekly spellings and times tables or number bonds to learn, which are regularly tested in
school. As preparation for the transition to Secondary School and end of key stage tests,
children in Year 6 are expected to complete more formal homework activities in English
and Maths.

Sex, Health and Relationship Education The aim of Health Education is to prepare children
to make informed decisions about their daily lifestyle. The emphasis is on clear

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