Forest School
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Lydford Primary Forest School is an inspirational location that offers ALL our pupils regular weekly opportunities to be inspired; to achieve; to develop increased self-esteem. Pupil’s positive mental health and well-being is promoted through hands on learning experiences in the natural environment. Forest School is a specialised approach that sits within and compliments our school ethos and vision.
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Our Curriculum
As part of the cross-phase Dartmoor Multi-Academy Trust, we use the Base Curriculum. This is a broad and balanced curriculum, which builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills of all children, whatever their starting points, as they progress through each Key Stage.
Lydford’s curriculum is inclusive and allows all types of learners, those with SEN and high ability and talented children to thrive. Our children are encouraged to think about how they are respecting the school, community and world around them, how they are becoming good citizens. The curriculum incorporates the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum 2014 and is enriched through experiences and opportunities which best meet the learning and developmental needs of the children in our school. Our curriculum is inclusive and highly ambitions for all pupils, including those with SEND and the most disadvantaged.
Lydford’s curriculum is inclusive and allows all types of learners, those with SEN and high ability and talented children to thrive. Our children are encouraged to think about how they are respecting the school, community and world around them, how they are becoming good citizens. The curriculum incorporates the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum 2014 and is enriched through experiences and opportunities which best meet the learning and developmental needs of the children in our school. We foster an ambition within the children to achieve their full potential. To thrive in their learning and wider activities whilst showing their individual character and personality. Wherever possible children will take part in a trip, visitor or experience each term. The school puts a high priority of PE and sport provision. Through PE lessons, extracurricular activities and competitive sport we encourage all our children to achieve their potential. The main aim of our curriculum is for children to have the requisite skills to be successful, independent and motivated learners in readiness for their next stage of education; preparing them for life as global citizens in the 21st century. The school has a well-developed forest school and links with partners such as Devon Wildlife Trust and Lydford Gorge (National Trust). This focus on outdoor education and environmental issues develops young adults who are considerate of the environment and nature around them.
The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum during a child’s first year in school. From Year 1 the National curriculum subjects are taught:
English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Music, French, Art & Design, and Design & Technology
Additionally:
Religious Education & PSHE
Lydford’s curriculum is inclusive and allows all types of learners, those with SEN and high ability and talented children to thrive. Our children are encouraged to think about how they are respecting the school, community and world around them, how they are becoming good citizens. The curriculum incorporates the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum 2014 and is enriched through experiences and opportunities which best meet the learning and developmental needs of the children in our school. Our curriculum is inclusive and highly ambitions for all pupils, including those with SEND and the most disadvantaged.
Lydford’s curriculum is inclusive and allows all types of learners, those with SEN and high ability and talented children to thrive. Our children are encouraged to think about how they are respecting the school, community and world around them, how they are becoming good citizens. The curriculum incorporates the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum 2014 and is enriched through experiences and opportunities which best meet the learning and developmental needs of the children in our school. We foster an ambition within the children to achieve their full potential. To thrive in their learning and wider activities whilst showing their individual character and personality. Wherever possible children will take part in a trip, visitor or experience each term. The school puts a high priority of PE and sport provision. Through PE lessons, extracurricular activities and competitive sport we encourage all our children to achieve their potential. The main aim of our curriculum is for children to have the requisite skills to be successful, independent and motivated learners in readiness for their next stage of education; preparing them for life as global citizens in the 21st century. The school has a well-developed forest school and links with partners such as Devon Wildlife Trust and Lydford Gorge (National Trust). This focus on outdoor education and environmental issues develops young adults who are considerate of the environment and nature around them.
The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum during a child’s first year in school. From Year 1 the National curriculum subjects are taught:
English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Music, French, Art & Design, and Design & Technology
Additionally:
Religious Education & PSHE
If you would like to find out more about our curriculum, please speak to a class teacher, our Principal, or an Executive Principal.
If you would like to find out more about our curriculum, please speak to a class teacher, our Principal, or an Executive Principal.
Organisation
The school is divided into 2 classes:
- Class 1: Foundation and Key Stage 1 pupils (Years 1 and 2)
- Class 2: Key Stage 2 Class (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6)
teaching strategies and techniques
Various methods of teaching strategies and techniques are employed in the classroom, such as:
The school uses a variety of teaching materials, Phonics is taught through the Letters and Sounds scheme to introduce letter sounds to Reception. We use a phonetically matched reading scheme supported with Babcock Learning and Development Partnership's 'Rethink Reading' principles.
- Whole class
- Group
- Individual
The school uses a variety of teaching materials, Phonics is taught through the Letters and Sounds scheme to introduce letter sounds to Reception. We use a phonetically matched reading scheme supported with Babcock Learning and Development Partnership's 'Rethink Reading' principles.
INCLUSION
The school seeks to challenge the more able pupils and support pupils with additional needs. All pupils will be appropriately challenged and engaged in their learning regardless of race, ability, sex, religion or belief.
COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CURRICULUM
We are all human and should you feel unhappy with your child’s progress or dissatisfied in any way please try not to criticise the school in front of your child, but come to see us so that any misunderstandings can be ironed out. Your child will progress best in a climate of mutual trust and co-operation, benefiting by seeing teachers and parents working together in a common aim for their happiness and success. We will make every effort to spend time with you to resolve any problems.
Should you wish to make a formal complaint you are able to follow the complaints procedure laid down by the governing body. This is available through the headteacher.
Should you wish to make a formal complaint you are able to follow the complaints procedure laid down by the governing body. This is available through the headteacher.
find out more
We believe that your child’s education is a partnership between home and school. If you are worried or unhappy about something, or simply wish to find out more about our curriculum, please speak to your child’s class teacher in the first instance. If you have any further concerns, please make an appointment with the Principal, Mr Adam Hill.
Lydford Gorge Guardianship Scheme
Lydford Primary School is very lucky to have a partnership with Lydford Gorge as part of the National Trust Guardianship Scheme. This partnership allows the children and staff of Lydford Primary School to work with the National Trust rangers to learn about conservation and the local habitats.
Every month all the Key Stage 2 children go down to the gorge to take part in a variety of activities. These include art and science projects as well as activities to help look after the gorge, such as coppicing and apple picking.
Recently, the children made mobiles from natural materials. The children had great fun foraging for different objects for their mobiles, such as acorn, apples and leaves. Some were hung in the trees for visitors and some were brought back to school. They also made lanterns using sticks and colourful tissue paper which they were able to take home.
Every month all the Key Stage 2 children go down to the gorge to take part in a variety of activities. These include art and science projects as well as activities to help look after the gorge, such as coppicing and apple picking.
Recently, the children made mobiles from natural materials. The children had great fun foraging for different objects for their mobiles, such as acorn, apples and leaves. Some were hung in the trees for visitors and some were brought back to school. They also made lanterns using sticks and colourful tissue paper which they were able to take home.
School Council
Our school council is made up of representatives from both Class 1 and Class 2. Lydford Primary ensures that pupils have a voice and take on board responsibility, helping to improve our school as well as having a voice in their own learning. Representatives from our school council are involved in a trust wide school council.
As part of our British Values and a democratic society, councilors are elected in September for the year and are consulted on a range of issues, including fundraising, charity events, playground equipment, etc.
As part of our British Values and a democratic society, councilors are elected in September for the year and are consulted on a range of issues, including fundraising, charity events, playground equipment, etc.
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