Our Curriculum at Aberford C of E Primary School
At Aberford, learning goes beyond the classroom. Our curriculum includes lessons, out-of-school activities and the values and behaviours we promote; all designed to help children grow academically, socially and spiritually.
We provide an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that follows the National Curriculum while meeting the needs and interests of every child. Lessons build on prior knowledge, with our mixed-age classes carefully mapped over a two-year cycle, and smaller group maths and phonics lessons to ensure age appropriate coverage. Topics cover local and global experiences and are underpinned by our Christian values, helping children develop resilience, creativity and a love of learning.
All pupils study core subjects (English, Maths, Science), foundation subjects (Art & Design, Computing, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Music, PE, RE, Spanish, PSHE), and Religious Education. Learning is engaging, hands-on and often enriched by visits or visitors. We aim to make learning meaningful, exciting and relevant: preparing children to be confident, lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
Parent/carers can contact their child's class teacher or Mrs Crossley if they have any further questions about any aspect of our curriculum.
Parental Right to Withdraw from RE
Parents have a legal right to withdraw their child from Religious Education (RE) and/or collective worship, as outlined in Section 71(1) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.
Parents may request that their child is wholly or partly excused from:
- RE taught as part of the school’s basic curriculum.
- Attendance at religious worship in school.
No explanation or justification is required if a parent chooses to withdraw their child from part or all of the RE curriculum.
If a child is withdrawn from RE:
- The school will provide appropriate supervision.
- We are not required to provide alternative teaching or additional activities.
- Children will remain on the school premises.
- Parents are not permitted to supervise their child during these sessions.
This right applies only to Religious Education and collective worship. It does not extend to National Curriculum subjects that may include learning about religions or worldviews, nor to other statutory curriculum areas such as Relationships and Sex Education (RSE).
If you are considering withdrawing your child from RE, we are very happy to discuss this with you. Please contact your child’s class teacher or Mrs Crossley.