Our School Curriculum

Curriculum Pages:

Each section will demonstrate our knowledge and progression for the subject and provide a concept map to support our teaching and learning. Please contact a member of staff if you would like to talk about the curriculum or ask any questions. We will be happy to help :)

Our Curriculum Pathway

Topic Overview

Reading Schemes

We use the Oxford Reading Scheme and the Fresh Phonics programme. These are also supplemented by a wealth of books from other schemes, all of which are decodable. Go to the Class Newsletters for full details of each curriculum.

Our Vision for Inclusion:

Our school welcomes all learners and is committed to providing them with the entitlement to succeed and reach the highest level of personal achievement. Where children have additional needs, steps will be taken to prevent these from becoming a barrier to learning. By this positive action, we believe all our children, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, special needs, attainment and background, will receive an equal opportunity to make progress and fulfil their potential.

Our Vision for Outdoor Learning:

At Alvaston Infant and Nursery School, we aim to provide a nurturing space that supports children’s well-being by providing and implementing positive outdoor, child- led experiences in a natural setting. The impact of this provision will support children in developing resilience, confidence and independence whilst increasing motivation, co-operation, decision-making and social skills. Promoting a curiosity about the world will further support children’s understanding of the world around us and encourage them to think about the world in a sustainable way as well demonstrating respect for their environment. Children will learn to make informed choices when taking risks, enabling them to develop the ability to self-regulate safely. This is a less formal way of learning in which we are confident all children will reach their full potential.