Teaching and Learning
Our prime aim is to develop positive attitudes to learning within ALL our children. So, in our teaching we seek to provide a wider, broad based curriculum into which the Literacy and Numeracy strategies and the whole of the National Curriculum can be placed.
PLANNING: Our curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment policies are drawn up, used and revised on a regular basis.
We aim to develop curiosity, initiative, self-confidence and esteem and self discipline, together with a sense of belonging to the school, and the local community.
As a small school we think that one of our strengths lies in the development of personal relationships. We have time to tend to issues of personal, social and moral education due to our scale. We get to know children and parents over the course of several years.
STAFFING: The children spend more time with individual teachers than they might do in a larger school. The teacher and the child enjoy a sustained relationship that allows for a greater understanding of individual concerns and needs.
>>>Details of current projects for Class1 and Class 2 are circulated at the starts of terms and can also be downloaded by clicking on the symbols at the bottom of the page.
COMPUTERS: We are committed to the use of modern technology across the curriculum and the computer suite as well as the computer area in Class 1 is used to support and enhance the day to day work of our children.LIBRARY: We also believe books are important. The PFTA have supported us in buying books as well as enhancing our library and reading areas.
MUSIC: Goodleigh School pupils enjoy music. At present, pupils experience a wide range of instruments. Guitar and keyboard lessons are available.
All pupils use drums, percussion instruments and are taught singing as well as composing. IT is used to support Music, and all older pupils have recently had 6 weeks of clarinet lessons.Homework is given regularly to our older children, and daily reading at home is expected.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: We aim to help children develop an understanding of the Christian faith and other world religions and lead them to an understanding of social and moral values.
Our school follows the Devon Agreed syllabus for Religious Education.
Acts of worship provide time for the whole school to share experiences of worship, closeness and celebration of a Christian nature. They are one means whereby Christian values and principles may be reflected and affirmed.
If parents wish to withdraw their children from our arrangements for Religious Education or from collective worship then please contact the school. LINKS WITH PLAYGROUP AND PARENTS: In order to help children to grow, progress and to enjoy their time with us we value our links with parents. We take time to prepare our youngest children for full time school education.
If parents wish to withdraw their children from our arrangements for Religious Education or from collective worship then please contact the school. LINKS WITH PLAYGROUP AND PARENTS: In order to help children to grow, progress and to enjoy their time with us we value our links with parents. We take time to prepare our youngest children for full time school education.
