2. The Purpose of this Evening
So that
• you can learn about the Berkhamsted
Pre-Prep Curriculum.
• you can know how to support the school at
home.
• you can meet you child’s teacher.
5. Debates about the National Curriculum
The National Curriculum
The on-going debate about the content of the
national curriculum has distorted consideration
of children’s wider needs.
6. What is the Curriculum?
The National Curriculum
The national curriculum is simply a part of
that overall programme for learning.
7. Debates about the Curriculum
The School Curriculum
The school curriculum is what the children need
to learn.
8. Debates about the National Curriculum
Our role at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
To maintain a steadfast hand on the tiller as we
navigate the challenging waters of today’s
fast-changing educational landscape.
9. Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
The Curriculum
Classroom
Lessons
• Literacy
• Reading
• Writing
• Numeracy
• Science
Routines and
Event
• Line-up
• Assemblies
• Meal times
• Carol Service
• Nativity Play
Co-Curricular
Activities
• Clubs
• Team Sport
• Music
Concerts
• Drama
• Ballet
10. Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
The Curriculum
Classroom
Lessons
• Literacy
• Reading
• Writing
• Numeracy
• Science
Routines and
Events
• Line-up
• Assemblies
• Meal times
• Carol Service
• Nativity Play
Co-Curricular
Activities
• Clubs
• Team Sport
• Music
Concerts
• Drama
• Ballet
11. Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
The Curriculum
Classroom
Lessons
• Literacy
• Reading
• Writing
• Numeracy
• Science
Routines and
Events
• Line-up
• Assemblies
• Meal times
• Carol Service
• Nativity Play
Co-Curricular
Activities
• Clubs
• Team Sport
• Music
Concerts
• Drama
• Ballet
12. Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
The Curriculum
Classroom
Lessons
• Literacy
• Reading
• Writing
• Numeracy
• Science
Routines and
Events
• Line-up
• Assemblies
• Meal times
• Carol Service
• Nativity Play
Co-Curricular
Activities
• Clubs
• Sports
• Music
• Drama
• Community
contacts
• Charity work
13. Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
The Curriculum
Classroom
Lessons
• Literacy
• Reading
• Writing
• Numeracy
• Science
Routines and
Events
• Line-up
• Assemblies
• Meal times
• Carol Service
• Nativity Play
Co-Curricular
Activities
• Clubs
• Sports
• Music
• Drama
• Community
contacts
• Charity work
14. Berkhamsted School
The Curriculum
Qualifications
• GCSE
• AS-level
• A-level
• University
Entrance
Skills
• Public
Speaking
• Problem-
Solving
• Collaborative
Working
Interests and
Hobbies
• Clubs
• Sports
• Music
• Drama
• Community
contacts
• Charity work
19. Children aged 3 who later become
successful readers
• They have a favourite book which they enjoy
hearing repeatedly.
• They are able to recite nursery rhymes
• They can identify the beginning and ending
sounds (not letters) of words
• They can identify words which rhyme
• They have experience of book language
20. Approaches to Teaching Reading
Phonics
• letter sounds, letter blending
• c-a-t sh-i-p bl-a-ck
Look and Say
• Was the Elephant
Real Books
• Once upon a . . . .
21. The Process of Learning to Read
What do we do when we read?
22. The Process of Learning to Read
As I sauntered along the avenue I suddenly saw
a dog in the distance. As it came closer I saw
that it was a large dog with shaggy, brown hair
and a wagging tail. I was rooted to the spot
because I have been afraid of dogs all my life.
23. The Process of Learning to Read
In some experimental models, haem protein
cytotoxicity could be blocked by iron chelators and
glutathione, but this has not been evaluated
clinically. Dantrolene sodium blocks the release of
calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum and can
reduce calcium mediated myolysis. Occasionally,
fasciotomy may be required to prevent irreversible
peripheral nerve injury by muscle swelling in tight
fascial planes. Disseminated intravascular
coagulopathy is rare in uncomplicated
rhabdomyolysis but may occur in more complex
cases - for example , with associated sepsis.
24. The Process of Learning to Read
The Krinklejup
A krinklejup was parling a tristlebin when a
barjam stipped. The barjam then grupped the
krinklejup. The krinklejup zisked zoelly.
25. The Process of Learning to Read
The Krinklejup
A krinklejup was parling a tristlebin when a
barjam stipped. The barjam then grupped the
krinklejup. The krinklejup zisked zoelly.
Comprehension:
• What was the krinklejup doing?
• What stipped?
• What did the barjam grup?
• Why did the barjam stip?
26. Ik heet Irene en ik lees graag.
Ik lees graag longe boeken.
Ik lees graag
grappige
boeken.
Ik lees graag boeken met plaatjes.
Ik lees graag kort
Ik lees graag verrie
Ik lees
gewoon
graag.
27. The Process of Learning to Read
Hearing Your Child Read
• Choose a quiet, relaxed place
• Warm up the text, particularly for young readers
• Always encourage the use of expression
• Vary the approach e.g. read a page each
• Don’t persist with books that are too difficult
28. The Process of Learning to Read
Remember…
• Children learn to read at different rates,
• Early reading is not a predictor of later academic
success.
• Children learn to read by reading!
29. The Process of Learning to Read
Learning English is tough . . .
Answer: “Fish”
Question: How do you pronounce “Ghoti”?
Explanation: “gh” as in “tough”
“o” as in “women” (plural)
“ti” as in “nation”
30. The Process of Learning to Read
. . . but your brain is amazing.
I cdnuolt blveiee that I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd what I
was rdgnieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid!
Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it
deosn’t mttaer in what oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be
in the rghit pclae.
The rset can be a taotl mses and you can still raed it
wouthit a porbelm. This is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos
not raed
ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
I awlyas thuoght slpeling was ipmorantt!!
31.
32. Debates about the National Curriculum
The National Curriculum
Mick Waters’ Conclusion Thinking Allowed
• Classrooms are becoming drier
• There is less experimentation
• Less mess
• Little time for the use of equipment
• We have this need to record work as evidence
33. Debates about the Curriculum
The National Curriculum
“We want high attainment and good
performance for young people, meeting the
standards expected nationally but also within
school at an individual level”.
Thinking Allowed on Schooling
Mick Waters, 2013
34. Debates about the National Curriculum
The National Curriculum
A good curriculum includes every learner
and provides opportunities for learner
choice and personalisation.
35. Debates about the National Curriculum
The KS1 Curriculum
The more learning becomes a treadmill through
the workbook or death by worksheets, the more
it loses vibrancy.
37. Pupil Profiles
Likelihood to SURVIVE
Apgar Vital Signs at Birth
1. Appearance
2. Pulse
3. Grimace
4. Activity
5. Respiration
Likelihood to THRIVE at School
Educational Vital Signs
1. Articulacy, Literacy and
Numeracy
2. Getting on with Teachers
3. General Knowledge
4. Contributing to School
5. Wide Friendship Groups
40. The KS1 Curriculum
The Aim of Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
We want our young people to:
• Be competent and confident in themselves
• Act with integrity
• Take responsibility, to support and nurture others
• Be fascinated by the natural world
• Be ready and qualified to take on the next stage of
their learning
42. Debates about the National Curriculum
The KS1 Curriculum
If we want the curriculum to make sense and do
its job in a school, we might begin with 3 key
questions:
1. What are we trying to achieve?
2. How do we organise learning?
3. How well are we achieving our aims?
