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When children start in Nursery, they will be introduced to books and stories through structured teaching and play experiences. We want them to love books and we share our love of stories and rhymes, as well as books which help us find out about things. Tales toolkit is also used to encourage storytelling and creative story writing across Foundation Stage.
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When the children have learned how to listen, they are introduced to phonics and taught the letters and sounds that help them to read and write. We teach these using Read, Write Inc. which the children begin in Foundation Stage and continue through Key Stage One.
We use a range of strategies to help children learn to read, these include the use of PM books at KS1, the reading of daily stories as well as Read, Write Inc. sessions. In KS2, Guided Reading sessions are taught using the Bug Club guided reading books and the use of novel study. These are carefully planned to ensure children develop the skills they need to read and understand what they have read.
Each child has their own library card which they can use in our newly refurbished library. All classes have weekly access to the library which allows children the freedom to choose books of their choice and enjoy reading in a calm and relaxing environment.
In Foundation Stage and Year 1, Read, Write Inc. is used to develop children’s spelling strategies with a focus on words being phonetically plausible. In Year 2 and Key Stage 2, the No-Nonsense Spelling scheme is used to teach children spelling rules and strategies for spelling unfamiliar words.
It is our belief that children will work harder and achieve more if they are excited by their learning. We try to link our teaching of writing to all other areas of the curriculum. Across KS1 and KS2, each half term there is a different genre of text that children are exposed to. These include narrative, recount, persuasion and non-chronological report. The teaching sequence for writing is used to structure their end piece of writing (Immerse, Analyse, Skills, Plan, Write and Edit). All children in each year group will write a piece of text of the same genre by the end of each half term. Within the skills sessions, SPaG skills are taught for that year group.
Daily vocabulary sessions are delivered to expose children to higher level vocabulary. This is done by using quality texts that are read to the children, vocabulary is identified and definitions discussed. Children are then encouraged to use this vocabulary in their own writing.
We use a range of strategies to help children learn to read, these include the use of PM books at KS1, the reading of daily stories as well as Read, Write Inc. sessions. In KS2, Guided Reading sessions are taught using the Bug Club guided reading books and the use of novel study. These are carefully planned to ensure children develop the skills they need to read and understand what they have read.
Each child has their own library card which they can use in our newly refurbished library. All classes have weekly access to the library which allows children the freedom to choose books of their choice and enjoy reading in a calm and relaxing environment.
In Foundation Stage and Year 1, Read, Write Inc. is used to develop children’s spelling strategies with a focus on words being phonetically plausible. In Year 2 and Key Stage 2, the No-Nonsense Spelling scheme is used to teach children spelling rules and strategies for spelling unfamiliar words.
It is our belief that children will work harder and achieve more if they are excited by their learning. We try to link our teaching of writing to all other areas of the curriculum. Across KS1 and KS2, each half term there is a different genre of text that children are exposed to. These include narrative, recount, persuasion and non-chronological report. The teaching sequence for writing is used to structure their end piece of writing (Immerse, Analyse, Skills, Plan, Write and Edit). All children in each year group will write a piece of text of the same genre by the end of each half term. Within the skills sessions, SPaG skills are taught for that year group.
Daily vocabulary sessions are delivered to expose children to higher level vocabulary. This is done by using quality texts that are read to the children, vocabulary is identified and definitions discussed. Children are then encouraged to use this vocabulary in their own writing.
In the Maths Creative Learning Team we aim to make Maths exciting, engaging and relevant for all children. Throughout school from foundation to Y6 we use a mastery approach to ensure children understand maths with greater depth. We aim to use high quality resources during learning time to enhance their mathematical experiences. Our vision is to work closely with the local community, including parents and carers, to ensure children leave Mansel with mathematical life skills. The teaching and learning at Mansel is based around real life Maths to ensure Maths is relevant, engaging and exciting.
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The ICT Creative Learning Team aims to ensure that ICT and Computing are being used across the curriculum in a safe way. We have ensured that staff and children have a wide range of ICT resources to use in school to enhance learning. At Mansel we have recently started using the Sheffield eLearning Scheme of Work which allows children to develop skills in Computing, Communication, Multimedia and Data. This is all done with an emphasis on teaching children how to stay safe. We also teach online safety as a separate strand within our PSHE lessons
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PSHE is a core driver of our curriculum. We aim to equip children with the skills to recognise, manage and act upon their emotions appropriately. We hope to instill high aspirations and life-long goals in all of our children. In our RE curriculum, we discuss the six major religions and the beliefs, traditions and celebrations of these religions. Throughout the RE curriculum, children are encouraged to discuss and question various aspects of religion and establish their own opinions and beliefs.
Our school appreciates and celebrates the value of music and performance. We have a whole school singing assembly each week where the children experience the emotional benefits of collective singing, whilst additionally learning musical skills. Through the Wider Opportunities Scheme (provided by the Sheffield Music Service), our Year 4 children are given the chance to learn to play the ukulele. These lssons can be continued in Years 5 and 6, through the Pathways Scheme. Additionally, the Sheffield Music Service provides singing and music skills lessons, which are accessed across school, throughout the year. Mansel is also renowned for its Summer stage productions and we are very much looking forward to this year’s production of Annie.
At Mansel, we believe art education stimulates creativity and imagination whilst giving the child unique opportunities to develop intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially.
Across the whole school, we are developing drawing skills which have focused on Portraits and Landscapes using a variety media. Each year group have specific skills to work towards in order to produce a beautiful piece of art work.
Throughout your child's time are Mansel, they will continue to develop these essential skills and grow in confidence.
After every art project, we hold a whole school art exhibition so that the children and parents can see the progression of skills across the school and the high quality pieces of art work that the children have produced. These take place at the end of the Autumn term and Summer Term.
Across the whole school, we are developing drawing skills which have focused on Portraits and Landscapes using a variety media. Each year group have specific skills to work towards in order to produce a beautiful piece of art work.
Throughout your child's time are Mansel, they will continue to develop these essential skills and grow in confidence.
After every art project, we hold a whole school art exhibition so that the children and parents can see the progression of skills across the school and the high quality pieces of art work that the children have produced. These take place at the end of the Autumn term and Summer Term.
Design and Technology aims to encourage children's creativity and develop life skills. At Mansel there is a focus on the food technology aspect and will provide an effective and enjoyable experience that allows all children to acquire new skills. These crucial lifelong skills will enable pupils to feed themselves and others, knowing how to apply the principals of nutrition and healthy eating. In Key Stage One our children learn how to prepare a range of simple meals applying basic food technology skills such as cutting, grating and peeling. In Key Stage 2 we build on those skills to prepare and cook, predominantly savoury dishes, using a wider range of cooking techniques such as dicing, frying and using a cooker.
Alongside Food Technology, Design and Technology is taught to develop children's skills and knowledge in design, structures, mechanisms, electrical control using a range of other materials.
Alongside Food Technology, Design and Technology is taught to develop children's skills and knowledge in design, structures, mechanisms, electrical control using a range of other materials.
At Mansel, we aim to deliver high quality PE lessons that engage, challenge and inspire children to lead healthy lifestyles and lifelong engagement in physical activity. We ensure that children are taught the key fundamental skills, work in teams, develop team strategies and learn rules in a broad range of activities. We are linked with external organisations (SUFC community, SWFC community, Sheffield and Hallam University) that provide further opportunities. From the lessons that are taught, children are also given the opportunity to extend learning in extra-curricular clubs and competitive sport against Sheffield schools.
