The lower & middle school curriculum at Ambergate consists of nine classes ranging from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3.
Lower School
2
KEY STAGE 2
Pratchett
& Walliams
Semi Formal
2
LOWER KEY STAGE 2
Stevenson
Formal
2
UPPER KEY STAGE 2
Twain
Formal
Middle School
3
KEY STAGE 3
Shakespeare
Semi Formal
3
KEY STAGE 3
Bronte, Oseman, Rauf & Tolkien
Formal
LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH
Lower and Middle School English is structured to promote pupils of all abilities to build on the Early Learning Goals and to acquire the skills and knowledge across all the areas of the English National curriculum. Objectives are age appropriate and taken from the National Curriculum, which provides support and guidance from the earliest developmental level. English teaching is partnered with Phonics, PECS, Intensive Interaction and Makaton, to support development in reading, writing and communication for all pupils. Lower and Middle School English strives to inspire and inform pupils, providing them with the tools necessary to engage with the rest of the school curriculum and everyday life. English lessons are part of the daily timetable for all pupils in Lower School.
LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHS
Within Lower and Middle School, pupils work on mathematical activities that are appropriate to their age and ability, with the aim of working towards greater independence to enable pupils to cope with the challenges of everyday life. Mathematics forms an important part of our broad and balanced curriculum where we endeavour to ensure that pupils develop an enjoyment and enthusiasm for maths that will stay with them throughout their lives and empower them in future life. We believe that mathematical fluency is an essential life skill for all pupils and is a pre-requisite to being able to reason and solve problems mathematically. Our aim is to develop a positive culture of deep understanding, confidence and competence in maths that produces strong, secure learning. As a school, we recognise that the key to unlocking the potential in our pupils is through the development of basic mathematical skills and the understanding of mathematical concepts. Our maths curriculum is progressive; it is designed to develop competencies to equip pupils for where they will build upon each key stage, making connections and to solve increasingly sophisticated problems.
LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOL SUBJECTS
All Lower and Middle School subjects are based on the National Curriculum and include the following subjects Science, PSHE, Relationship Education, RSE, Computing, History, Geography, Design and Technology, Art, PE, Music and Religious Education. These subjects have long term plans in place for the whole school, to ensure sequential learning is in place to allow our pupils to develop the knowledge and understanding required to be successful learners. The subject leader for each subject area is responsible for creating the medium-term plans, each plan provides teachers with specific learning objectives and lesson ideas. Key vocabulary is highlighted within all medium-term plans to ensure pupils are developing the appropriate understanding within each stage of the school, this is monitored through key vocabulary trackers.
MIDDLE SCHOOL KEY STAGE 3 – FORMAL
The Middle Key Stage 3 formal curriculum has been tailored in order to meet the needs of all pupils following the formal requirements of the National Curriculum. The curriculum is designed to ensure that our pupils progress well from the middle school curriculum into upper school, providing a sequential build-up of knowledge in preparation for the upper school curriculum.
PHONICS AND READING
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Reading at Ambergate
INCLUSION LINKS
At GANF there are a number of pupils who take part in an inclusion link. This enables our pupils to learn and socialise with age appropriate mainstream pupils, giving them the opportunity to work in a subject area they have a talent supporting them in achieving their potential.
For further information, please contact our curriculum lead Vicky Chapman – 01476 564957
