Core Subjects

 

This webpage shows Core Subjects only. Click here for Foundation Subjects.

 

Literacy:

We believe that the development of language through talking, listening, reading and writing (including spelling and handwriting) lies at the heart of the whole curriculum.  We use the Primary Strategy to develop children’s literacy abilities.

 

Pupils’ interest and pleasure in reading is developed as they learn to read confidently and independently and become accurate and analytical readers. Sounds and Letters is used extensively in Key Stage One as an introduction to phonics and enables children to begin their love of the written word. They read stories, poetry and drama as well as non-fiction texts.  The Oxford Reading Tree is our main reading scheme, with many other supplementary materials. All children are encouraged to use the school's extensive library, to take books home regularly, and to use the school book club.  

 

Writing is practised as a method of communication in a variety of different contexts. We believe children need to be able to speak and listen well before they can write effectively and so we use paired talk, drama and role play as a way for children to articulate their thoughts and develop empathy with characters. This then enables their writing to be more detailed and well thought out.

 

Click here to support your child with Phonics (Letters and Sounds) in Key Stage 1.

  

 

Numeracy:

At Aston Clinton we are committed to the philosophy of the Primary Strategy for numeracy. We aim to equip our pupils with a variety of strategies for calculation and in particular mental calculation, so that paper and pencil methods are only used where numbers are large and unmanageable. The very youngest children reinforce their learning with practical equipment. As they get older, we encourage the children to make jottings and to record the process of their calculation in expanded form e.g. by using a number line, to ensure understanding before we teach compact, efficient standard written methods.

 

Number bonds and tables are emphasised at the appropriate stages and we welcome parental support in helping children to learn these vital building blocks to mathematical success. 

 

Numeracy is a life skill and we seek to link the teaching of concepts with real life situations and problems. We hope to develop confidence and foster enthusiasm for maths.

 

See foot of this page for Maths Tips to help support your child at home.

 

Science:

During their time at Aston Clinton, the children will learn about the processes of scientific enquiry. They will, as they get older, learn how to plan and carry out their own scientific investigations, consider their findings and communicate to others, in a variety of ways, what they have done and discovered. These skills will be acquired within the areas of life processes and living things; materials and their properties and physical processes. The children’s curiosity and creativity will be encouraged and they will carry out their own practical tasks using a wide range of equipment. Secondary sources, such as books, DVDs and the internet may also be used. Discussion will always form a very important part of most science lessons.

 

We aim to offer an enjoyable experience that will motivate and stimulate children and help develop a positive attitude to science.

 

Click here to find out more about Science curriculum.

 

http://learning.astonclinton.bucks.sch.uk/course/category.php?id=25

 

 

ICT (Information Communication Technology):

We aim to prepare the children for life in a rapidly changing world in which work and other activities are being transformed by developing technologies. Our pupils will use ICT tools to find, store, analyse, exchange and present information in a variety of ways. They will learn how to give instructions to make things happen- in the early years making a floor turtle move and later using a computer to control electrical devices. The older children will also use computers to monitor and measure light and sound levels and temperature.  Our school is particularly well-resourced with IT equipment.  We have a 30-computer suite as well as two wireless laptop trolleys, with 16 laptops in each, for use in classrooms, interactive whiteboards in every class, digital projector in the hall, digital cameras and other ICT items for curricular use.

 

Please click on the file below to access our ICT Vision*.

 

   *saved in PDF format - click here for more info.