English and Maths Curriculum
English
The English Curriculum uses a Text Based approach which sees children working with real texts from significant children’s authors. The planning and teaching is developed through a read, immerse analyse and write sequence. This engages the children in analysing real texts and writing for a purpose; sometimes from real first hand experiences linked to the Vehicle Curriculum. The writing in school has a sense of purpose and enthusiasm.
At St. Dominic's, we use Power Maths as a basis of our maths lessons. This is an exciting class mastery approach, which has been recommended by the DFE, that works for every child. It is based upon the concrete, pictorial and abstract approach.
Every lesson is divided into sections that involve plenty of discovery, sharing, collaboration, practice and reflection. Children are encouraged to solve problems each day through the use of concrete resources, pictorial representations and abstract thinking.
At the heart of this programme is the idea that all children can achieve and be successful mathematicians with the right growth mindset. It promotes five child friendly characters, each with their own positive skillset, to inspire and motivate the children. Here are the characters:
