Welcome to Betty Layward Primary School
Betty Layward Primary School is a very
popular two-form entry primary school
situated in Stoke Newington, London.
How We Teach
Creative, engaging learning experiences for all types of learners…
Creative, engaging learning experiences for all types of learners…
How we teach…
Termly cross-curricular topics cover the requirements of the National Curriculum, but also provide enough space for teachers and children to develop and follow their own interests. By personalising the topics we aim to engage the children more fully and meet their needs in greater depth. By linking the subjects we enable children to make connections in their learning and Computing is used across the curriculum to support this. The specialist teachers for Music, Art, Spanish and the sports coach, link their subject work in with the topics wherever possible.
Each topic begins with a ‘WOW Day’ to hook the interest of the children and secure their engagement in a new topic. The work undertaken often culminates in a stimulating and real event, such as a class museum, a class café or an inter-class debate. Regular trips, theatre groups and visitors to the school further enhance the learning experience. Throughout the topic key questions are used to provoke enquiry, research work is encouraged and activities built in that allow the teacher to monitor levels of, and progress in, skills and understanding.
For further information about the school curriculum, please contact Jessica Bailey through the school office.
Early Years Foundation Stage
In the Foundation Stage, the curriculum is made up of seven areas of learning:
Personal and Social Development
Communication & Language
Physical Development
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding of the World
Expressive Arts & Design
For further information about the Early Years Curriculum, please contact the Early Years Foundation Stage Leader – Abi Maulder- through the school office.