As in other state schools, all the children of statutory school age at Preston C of E VC Primary School follow the National Curriculum.  This means that they follow nationally agreed programmes of study in Maths, English, Science, ICT, Art, Music, PE, History, Geography, Design Technology and the Somerset agreed syllabus for RE.  We aim to provide a stimulating, broad and balanced,  uninterrupted learning journey for all children as they progress through the school.

The programmes of study have been broken down by our teaching staff into units of work.  They are organised so that all areas of the National Curriculum are covered in a year. Classroom displays focus on aspects of the units of work and we try hard to make classroom work interesting and meaningful to children.  We ensure that children will experience memorable learning activities each week of their school life.

Your child may also work on a specific subject area.  There will be a particular focus and ongoing activities in Maths and English - which do not link with other areas of study.  The teaching of literacy and numeracy skills is a major focus.

As well as working as a whole class children are encouraged to work both independently and collaboratively in groups of similar ability for differentiated tasks.  Children progress through the levels of the National Curriculum at their own pace.  Progress is assessed by the teachers and is also monitored by nationally organised assessment - SATs. Any parent who wishes to see our Curriculum Framework may do so by contacting the Headteacher.