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Curriculum

Quality of Education

We have constructed a curriculum that is ambitious and designed to give all learners, including the most disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or high needs, the knowledge and high expectations.  Our curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced towards cumulatively sufficient knowledge and skills needed for future learning. All pupils study …

Mathematics

Why do we teach maths? We teach Maths as a creative and inter-connected subject that’s provides solutions to many intriguing problems. We believe that Maths is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. We provide a high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a …

English

At Dewhurst St Mary, we recognise the important place that English has in education and society. We strive to provide high quality education in English so that pupils can speak and write fluently in order to communicate their thoughts and feelings to others and through their listening and reading, others can communicate with them. Through …

Science

Through learning in science (EYFS Understanding the World) we aim to foster a healthy curiosity in children about our universe and the world around them. We believe science encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, concepts, skills and the development positive attitudes. We aim to create passionate scientists who appreciate the value of science in the wider …

Computing

At Dewhurst St Mary, we teach each Computing discreetly however we do make meaningful links across our wider school curriculum when this benefits children’s understanding . Children use skills learnt in Computing to support their studies in other subjects.  Lesson planning is supported using the Kapow Scheme of Work. Why do we teach computing? At …

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Religious Education

    Religion and beliefs inform our values and are reflected in what we say and how we behave. RE is an important subject in itself, developing an individual’s knowledge and understanding of the religions and beliefs which form part of our society. Religious education provokes challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose of …

PSHE/RSHE

PSHE and Citizenship help to give pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and to become informed, active and responsible citizens. Pupils are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and experiences across and beyond the curriculum, contributing fully to the life of their school …

Physical Education

Why do we teach PE? At Dewhurst St Mary, we deliver a high-quality physical education curriculum that inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport, as well as physically-demanding activities. We aim to provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. We provide opportunities …

Modern Foreign Language

Why do we learn languages? At Dewhurst St Mary, learning a foreign language provides an opening to other cultures. We believe we offer a high-quality language education which encourages pupils’ curiosity and deepens their understanding of the world. Our lessons enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and …

Music

Why do we teach music? At Dewhurst St Mary we believe that music is a universal language that expresses one of the highest forms of creativity. Our high-quality music lessons engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and grow as musicians. Teaching music allows the children will grow in confidence and gain …

Art and Design

Our creative, engaging and ambitious art curriculum has been specifically written and designed to meet the needs of our children and our community while taking into account the requirements of the National Curriculum and the Early Years Framework. Why do we teach art and design? At Dewhurst St Mary we encourage children to express their …

Design and Technology

Our creative, engaging and ambitious art curriculum has been specifically written and designed to meet the needs of our children and our community while taking into account the requirements of the National Curriculum and the Early Years Framework. Why do we teach design and technology? At Dewhurst St Marys, we believe design and technology is …

Geography

Our ambitious and exiting geography curriculum has been specifically written and designed to meet the needs of our children, our community and our environment while taking into account the requirements of the National Curriculum and the Early Years Framework. Why teach Geography? A high-quality geography education should inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about …

History

Our broad and rich history curriculum has been specifically written and designed to meet the needs of our children, our community and historical events and significant people from the locality while taking into account the requirements of the National Curriculum and the Early Years Framework. Why teach History? A high-quality history education will help pupils …

SMSC

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development is the over-arching umbrella that encompasses personal development across the whole curriculum is essential to the academic progress of pupils. It doesn’t happen in isolation- it saturates through our school and is linked to everything we do, our ethos and attitude.  It is articulated by all members of the …

Forest School

What is Forest School? The Forest School ethos aims to promote students’ confidence, social skills, sense of self-worth and emotional well-being in an outdoor environment learning with a hands-on approach. Sessions are shaped by children to encourage ownership and independence, to build trust and relationships and to gain the many physical and emotional benefits from …

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Homework Help

Would you like to practise your reading? Then log into Lexia using your own login details. Remember with Lexia Core 5 you will need to download the program first, click on the link below or icon. You will need to enter the school email which is: admin@dewhurst.herts.sch.uk. If your child is unsure of their personal …