Curriculum Overview at Hayfield Lane Primary School
Foundation Stage
Our Robin (Nursery), Sparrow and Wren (Reception) classes follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum which is based on 7 areas of learning.
There are 3 Prime Areas of Learning which are:
There are also 4 Specific Areas of Learning:
All the children in the Foundation Stage take part in a variety of learning each day which is child initiated and adult led. Topics covered are based on children's interests as well as including major themes. For additional information on this, see the class pages for detailed overviews and termly parent letters.
KEY STAGE ONE
Key Stage One is made up of Year 1 and 2 (Starling, Nightingales, Swifts and Kingfisher classes) and is for children aged 5-7 years. For their specific curriculum overviews, see the individual class pages.
KEY STAGE TWO
Key Stage Two is made up of Year 3,4,5 and 6 (Owl, Hawk, Kestrel and Eagle Class) and is for children aged 7-11 years of age.
Both Key Stages follow the National Curriculum . We try to make this as interesting and engaging as possible by holding exciting Learning Hook events to kick start topics and ensure that topics are tailored to the interests of our children.