Active learning is the key to how we work at Colman Infant School. Learning by doing things & having rich & varied experiences.  Learning to communicate through speaking, listening, reading & writing is of central importance.

We provide a broad & balanced curriculum. During the children’s first year at school children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. This focusses on early learning skills in reading, writing & maths as well as fostering creativity. It also encourages children’s social & emotional development & the development of appropriate relationships.  Play is central to learning for all children in their infant years. Children learn though playing indoors & outside.

Aspects of this curriculum are continued as the children move in to Year 1. We strive to build a bridge between the Early Years Foundation Stage & the National Curriculum.

Although we teach distinct skills subject areas are approached through cross curricular themes. Within these are aspects of:

Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Design & Technology, Art & Design, Music, History, Geography & Physical Education.

Different topics have different emphasis in respect of how the curriculum is covered.

Topics by Year groups are as follows: