Curriculum

The curriculum is based around themes for each half term or term. The main topic embodies elements from many subjects and is cross-curricular. This ensures that learning is more relevant and is directed towards the interest of the children.

Spring 2023

Newport Primary School continues to deliver the National Curriculum for England comprising of: English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History Geography, Art, Design & Technology (D&T), Physical Education (PE), Music. In addition to this we teach French and Religious Education (RE) – based on the Essex Agreed Syllabus.

Pupils in Reception and Key Stage 1 are taught phonics through Read Write Inc. Read Write Inc. was developed by Ruth Miskin, provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching literacy. It is used by more than a quarter of the UK’s primary schools and is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers.