St. Botolph’s CE Academy

Teaching and Learning

At St Botolph’s Academy, we believe that that every child within our academy is entitled to the best possible education that we can provide. We believe that all children should reach their full potential and gain the skills and knowledge to become confident, successful, lifelong learners.

We aim to provide a wide range of high quality learning experiences which allow children to develop academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. We aim to promote the mastery of basic skills and encourage children to foster a real love of learning within an inclusive environment where everybody feels nurtured and valued.

We view learning very much as a partnership between school staff, pupils and their parents. We encourage parents to actively engage in the learning process through supporting homework, family learning and other enrichment activities such as 'inspire mornings.'

Learning is planned through a topic based approach, on a two year rolling programme using the Chris Quigley essentials curriculum, with depth of learning milestones. It enables children to make connections in their learning , develop a wide range of skills and is planned to match the needs of all individuals. Our curriculum is designed to engage, motivate, and inspire children whilst meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum.

We expect children to participate in a wide range of curriculum activities although parents have the right to withdraw children from Religious Education and some aspects of Sex and Relationships Education.

Children are taught in mixed ability classes where we offer a balance of child- initiated and adult led learning, guided group work and appropriate individualised support.

All children participate in a daily literacy and mathematics lessons, with a keen emphasis on spelling, punctuation and grammar and mental mmaths strategies.

We work hard to enhance learning through enrichment opportunities including taking children on visits, residentials, inviting visitors into school and themed creative weeks.

Primrose Vale, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9BT

01977 677494

Info@stbotolphsacademy.co.uk