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Year 3 Kingfishers Class Following the Albourne Way living life to the full Ask Me Abouts Spring 1 Ask Me Abouts Autumn 2 Ask Me Abouts Autumn 1 Meet the Teacher Kingfishers Curriculum Overview Welcome to Kingfishers and Year 3. The class teacher in Kingfishers is Miss Johanson. Kingfishers have a locker to keep their belongings in – we ask that children only bring small bags/book bags into school each day so that the lockers are not too full! Children are welcome to bring a snack of fruit, vegetables or cheese for morning playtime and will need to have water bottles in school, as usual. Pictures of staff Our main topic for the Autumn Term is Stone Age to Iron Age. In history, we consider the key question: What are the similarities and differences between the stone, bronze and iron ages. In the Spring term, we move on to focus on to the ancient Egyptians and in the Summer term our topic is UK and the South Downs. More detail is available on the curriculum pages of the school website. One of the exciting things about Year 3 is that we start swimming at Hurst College in the spring and summer terms! Remember to bring in your swimming bags on Wednesdays. We have high expectations of reading, therefore we encourage every child to read at least 5 times weekly, and ask parents or children to record this in their reading diaries. We will check the diaries every Monday and each week a child achieves the 5x a week target, a raffle ticket is put in the box ready for the reading challenge assembly. Tickets are drawn half-termly to see who can choose a ‘Golden Book’. Homework in Year 3 consists of reading (as above), spellings (weekly) and a topic based task that will cover options from across the curriculum, which is due every half term. Copies of our half-termly ‘Ask Me About’ newsletter and our latest homework grid can be found below. Ask Me About May 2024 Ask Me About May 2024 Ask Me About March 2024 Ask Me About February 2024 Ask Me About

Information for parents/carers about attendance and absence. Attendance and Absence Information for parents. The 2025-26 academic year Whilst we understand families will be looking forward to travel and holidays abroad again, after the past couple of years' disruption, but we want to set expectations now: as a school we will NOT be authorising holidays during this academic year (2025-26). Every day in school counts and we will be monitoring attendance and lateness on a daily basis. Reporting an absence If your child is going to be absent from school, we expect you (the parent/carer) to do the following: Call the school office before 9.00am to explain absence each day your child is off school - this is for safeguarding reasons. Ensure you provide a written letter of explanation when your child returns to school, in addition to the phone calls, so we can maintain accurate records. If your child’s absence is longer than three days we would expect medical advice to be sought. If parents/carers have not contacted school, they will receive a message asking them why the child is not at school. Unexplained absences may also be followed up by a home visit or a letter. If the reason for the absence is not explained then the absence will be marked as unauthorised. When to contact us Please do contact us if you are having any difficulties or face challenges we may not be aware of, before it becomes a problem that we need to raise with you. Withdrawal from learning requests In line with the Department for Education (DfE), we will not authorise pupil absence for withdrawal from learning during term time unless there are unusual and compelling circumstances. This applies to absences of any length. The withdrawal from learning request process is as follows: All withdrawal from learning requests should be made to the Headteacher by completing a form which is available from the school office, and below. The Headteacher will speak to you (the parent/carer) regarding your request It is possible that unauthorised absence will trigger involvement from the Local Authority Attendance Team and you could be liable for a fine. The school scrutinises registers regularly to identify any patterns of absence/poor punctuality and these are discussed with the Headteacher to see there is anything the school can do to assist. In cases where attendance and punctuality do not improve, further support will be sought from the Local Authority Attendance Team. Your assistance in setting good attendance patterns early is much appreciated and it will help your child later on in their education. Local Authority information and guidance about attendance can be found on the WSCC School absences page . Medical appointments Every effort should be made to arrange medical appointments outside school hours. If it is necessary for a child to be out of school for this reason, the child should be returned to school directly after the appointment. Proof of the appointment should be shown to the school office. Parents/carers must inform the school of any planned absences in advance using the absence request form. Copies of these will be kept with the child's records. Holidays during term time Parents should be aware that taking holidays in term time are not an entitlement and are strongly discouraged by the Government, Local Authority and the school. The Headteacher can only authorise absences for exceptional circumstances - and this will be rare. Why attendance matters Attendance is important to us - and will continue to be so - not because of any targets we, or others, set for us but because when your child is not in school, they are missing their education. In addition, the children have missed so much time in school over recent years, during the Covid-19 pandemic. Attendance and punctuality are an important part of good behaviour and such an important life skill. It is an essential requirement in any job and habits formed early become embedded. Pupils who miss valuable time in classrooms fall further behind and become more disengaged from the work of the class. It is hard to regain this ground and hard to motivate pupils when attendance drops. Absence Request Form (Word doc) Downloads For all letters, information and forms for parents, please visit our Downloads page. Downloads

Design & Technology... The Albourne Way DT Overview 2024-25 Progression of Skills Intent: At Albourne Primary School we intend to build a Design Technology curriculum which is inspiring, rigorous, and practical. We want our children to use creativity and imagination, to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. It is a subject that encourages children to ‘learn to think’ creatively to solve practical problems both as individuals and through teamwork. We intend for all children to acquire appropriate subject knowledge, skills and understanding as set out in the National Curriculum. It is our aim to create strong cross curricular links with other subjects, such as Mathematics, Science, Computing, and Art. We want Design and Technology to prepare our children, to give them the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences they need to be successful in later life. Implementation: Design and Technology is a crucial part of school life and learning and it is for this reason that as a school we are dedicated to the teaching and delivery of a high-quality Design and Technology curriculum. This is implemented through: A well thought out, whole school, yearly overview of the DT curriculum which allows for progression across year groups in all areas of DT (textiles, mechanisms, structures, food and electrical systems) Teachers are given ownership and flexibility to plan for Design and Technology; often teaching DT as a block of lessons to allow the time needed for the children to be able to design, make and evaluate (incorporating relevant technical knowledge). Some lessons are delivered using an existing scheme of work which teachers adapt as needed. A range of skills being taught ensuring that children are aware of health and safety issues related to the tasks undertaken Pupils are introduced to specific designers, chefs, nutritionists, etc. helping to engender an appreciation of human creativity and achievement and increase the cultural capital from which they can draw in the future. Units on nutrition are taught ensuring that children have a growing understanding of where food comes from, its seasonality and the need for a healthy and varied diet. We will continue to develop our links with the other schools within the Trust, sharing resources, skills and ideas. Impact: Children will have clear enjoyment and confidence in Design and Technology that they will then apply to other areas of the curriculum. Through carefully planned and implemented learning activities the pupils develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world. They gain a firm foundation of knowledge and skills to see them equipped to take on further learning as they move through the school and into KS3. They get to evaluate and considered improvements in their designs, linking their ideas to real life situations. The curriculum lead for DT will review planning and lessons, they will speak to the children and gather evidence of the progression through the years.

The wellbeing of our pupils is important to us. Find out more about our Albourne Way Peacekeepers. Mental Health & Wellbeing Looking after all of our Albourne Family The Albourne Learner - The Carer Mental health is a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to their community (World Health Organisation). At Albourne we are committed to promoting and supporting positive mental, physical and emotional wellbeing for all school stakeholders - pupils, staff, parents & community. A group of children who help develop friendships for children, find solutions to problems and encourage children to follow the Albourne Way. How to look after your mental health Anxiety Eating for your mind The Peacekeepers Further information Below are resources you may find useful to support your child in different situations. Further resources on keeping your child safe online can be found on our online safety page. Read our Ofsted inspections NSPCC National Bullying Helpline Kidscape - help with bullying

At Albourne Church of England Primary School, the children regularly use the internet as part of their learning. In school we regularly remind the children how to stay safe online through ‘e-safety’ activities. Online safety Useful information for parents. At Albourne Church of England Primary School, the children regularly use the internet as part of their learning. In school we regularly remind the children how to stay safe online through ‘e-safety’ activities. At home, children are not always supervised when they are using the internet. This can potentially allow children access to a whole world of information and online communities, some of which may be unsuitable for children to access. Whilst the internet is a wonderful place, we need to make sure that our children are safe and responsible internet users. Tips to keep your children safe online 1. Make sure your children use the internet in a shared area. Talk to your child about what they are doing online and, if possible, make sure that they access the internet in a shared area at home so that you can all share in the great sites that are available online. 2. Talk about what you are happy for your child to do on the internet, and set up ‘ground rules’ for using the internet Make sure that you talk with your child about what you do and do not want them to do on the internet, including who you are happy for them to communicate with using online chat forums etc. 3. Explore e-safety sites Below we have provided useful links to e-safety sites designed for children. They are great fun to explore - browse through these with your children. 4. Be aware that Social Networks have age limits of 13+ Sites such as Facebook, Bebo, Instagram and apps such as Snapchat have a minimum age limit of 13. This means our pupils should NOT be using them. These sites are also not moderated, and can allow your children a means of communication to people that they may not necessarily know. 5. Don’t be afraid to ask! There are always new websites, apps and social networks that the children are using. Try to establish open lines of communication, where you can talk with your child about what they are doing, so that you are aware of how and who they are communicating with. Further information Below are resources you may find useful to support you in keeping your child safe online. The Albourne Internet Use and E-safety policy can be found on our Policies page. Further resources on bullying can be found on our Wellbeing page. Parental Controls booklet Thinkuknow.co.uk Childnet.com Parentzone.org.uk Vodaphone - Digital Parenting NSPCC - Keeping children safe online Internet Matters - Parental Controls UK Safer Internet Centre BBC Webwise videos Common Sense Media.org Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Safety Center

Resources for parents and pupils for each of our classes. Class Pages Resources for parents and pupils. Reception: Robins class Information for parents with a child in our Reception (Robins) class in 2025-6 Curriculum Overview Find out more Year 1: Wagtails Information for parents with a child in our Year 1 (Wagtails) class in 2025-6 Curriculum Overview Ask Me Abouts Year 2: Skylarks class Information for parents with a child in our Year 2 (Skylarks) class in 2025-6 Curriculum Overview Ask Me Abouts Year 3: Kingfishers Information for parents with a child in our Year 3 (Kingfishers) class in 2025-6 Curriculum Overview Ask Me Abouts Year 4/5: Starlings class Information for parents with a child in our Starlings class in 2025-26 Curriculum Overview Ask Me Abouts Year 5/6: Nightingale class Information for parents with a child in our Year 5/6 class in 2026-26 Curriculum Overview Ask Me Abouts

The curriculum in a Hurst Education Trust school is broad, rich and ambitious, underpinned by its Christian vision and values. It is inclusive, enabling every child to flourish and preparing them for future success in life. A HET & Albourne Curriculum Working with the Hurst Education Trust for an enhanced curriculum. The curriculum in a Hurst Education Trust (HET) school is broad, rich and ambitious, underpinned by its Christian vision and values. It is inclusive, enabling every child to flourish and preparing them for future success in life. Our coherently planned and well-sequenced curriculum sets high expectations for pupils, whist also being adaptive and flexible. This approach facilitates high levels of engagement from pupils, and motivates them to develop skills, knowledge, and personal and social characteristics which will enable them to achieve success. Our curriculum choices have been based on extensive research around best practice, both subject specific and pedagogical. Staff in HET schools are aspirational for all their pupils and strive for excellence in their classroom practice. They are skilled professionals who embrace opportunities for professional development. If you require any further information about our curriculum, please email the office: office@albournecep.co.uk Teaching...The Albourne Way Policy 2025-6 Whole School Topic Overview 2024-25 YR Overview 2025-6 Trips & Experiences 2025-6 Y1 Overview 2025-6 Y2 Overview 2025-6 Y3 Overview 2025-6 Y4/5 Overview 2025-6 Y5/6 Overview 2025-6 Downloads and links Download our documents for further information about our curriculum. Parents can find out more about each year group's curriculum on our Classes page and more about each subject on the subject pages. Whole School Curriculum map 2025-6 Trips and Experiences 2025-6 Downloads page

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The curriculum in a Hurst Education Trust (HET) school is broad, rich and ambitious, underpinned by its Christian vision and values. It is inclusive, enabling every child to flourish and preparing them well for future success for life in general and when they enter the world of higher education, training or work. A HET & Albourne Curriculum The curriculum in a Hurst Education Trust (HET) school is broad, rich and ambitious, underpinned by its Christian vision and values. Find out more English Our overarching intent for English lessons is to promote high standards of language and literacy. Find out more Mathematics We believe the way we teach maths is unique and best suited to meet the needs of every child in our classrooms. Find out more Religious Education As a Christian school, our Religious Education (RE) lessons are an important part of our curriculum as Jesus’ teachings are the basis of our school values. Find out more History Science Science lessons are enhanced by fun experiments and practical work. We take part in British Science Week by holding STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) workshops. Find out more Art and Design At Albourne we celebrate a culture of creativity! We have developed a broad and ambitious Art and Design curriculum for our young learners. Find out more Design Technology Find out more Music Our music curriculum is designed to motivate, inspire and educate children, while providing them with a creative outlet. Find out more Physical Education We regard PE lessons and participation in sport as highly important for all children. We work hard to ensure pupils are enthusiastic about sports at all ages. Find out more Geography Inspiring lifelong curiosity & creating informed global citizens Find out more Computing Inspiring lifelong curiosity & creating informed global citizens Find out more PSHE Personal, Social, Health and Education (PSHE), including Relationships and Health Education, is an important part of the whole curriculum at Albourne. Find out more EYFS Find out more OPAL Play We have adopted the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Primary Programme to enhance pupils’ break times. Pupils can take part in active pursuits and have access to a range of traditional and modern equipment. Find out more Grow it Cook it Beach School Our Grow it Cook it Beach School offers children regular opportunities to develop their self-esteem through hands-on learning in a natural environment. Find out more Contact us The Street Albourne Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9DH 01273 832003 Office Manager: Mrs R Sweet office@albournecep.co.uk Headteacher: Ms F Keeling head@albournecep.co.uk SENCo: Ms Nargis Miah nmiah@albournecep.co.uk @albourneprimary Quick links Parents Key information Wrap Around Care Progress and Performance Admissions Diary dates Downloads Contact us

History...The Albourne Way Whole School Overview 2024-25 Curriculum Overviews History…The Albourne Way INTENT Everything we do at Albourne Church of England School is underpinned by our vision, The Albourne Way – living life to the full. Children in our school will achieve highly because our expectations for pupil outcomes are ambitious. ‘History… The Albourne Way’ envisions a history curriculum that sparks curiosity, promotes critical thinking, and cultivates a deep understanding of the past. It is our intent to empower young learners to become informed global citizens who appreciate the rich tapestry of human experience and understand the interconnectedness of events, societies, and cultures throughout time. Core historical concepts such as cause and consequence are central, providing relevance to the modern world. Our curriculum aims to ignite curiosity, cultivate critical thinking, and instil a deep appreciation for human history, preparing students to be engaged citizens in an interconnected world and live their life to the full. IMPLEMENTATION We lead an enquiry-lead approach to our history curriculum as our pupils not only build their substantive knowledge and understanding, but become increasingly adept at disciplinary thinking, conceptual understanding and the use of specialised vocabulary and technical terms. In order to do this, as a school we are dedicated to the teaching and delivery of a high-quality history curriculum. This is implemented through: An early introduction to understanding the world in a rich immersion into history in our early year’s curriculum. A vast range of enquiries into different time periods from the Stone Age to World War II, with in depth studies on ancient civilisations and time periods in KS2. This enables pupils to develop their chronological awareness of themes and issues over more extended periods of time. A range of skills being taught to encourage our children to think like historians; by teaching them to analyse and evaluate sources and evidence. Teaching subject concepts that are built upon each year throughout their journey at Albourne, so they learn how to think and work like historians. Learning activities are very varied to ensure that all pupils have opportunities to demonstrate their strengths. The MTPs for each enquiry in History highlight both the objectives and anticipated outcomes of the investigation – the end points of learning. Our curriculum for EYFS – Year 6 provision is made for regular and high quality visits which we recognise as a core element of our pupils’ statutory entitlement in History. These visits provide opportunities to develop and consolidate skills and concepts introduced in the classroom and allow pupils to extend their understanding through investigating History in the ‘real world.’ When assessing our pupils, evidence is drawn from a wide range of sources to inform the process including interaction with pupils during discussions and related questioning, day to day observations, presentation and communication of data collected during visits and writing in different genres. We do not make summative judgements about individual pieces of pupil work, but rather use continuous formative assessments to build an emerging picture of what the pupil knows and understands about our overall enquiry into the subject. IMPACT Our inclusive, immersive, and aspirational history curriculum will prepare our pupils for their interaction with the modern world and educate them on their place in history. Not only will our pupils will have progressed their substantive knowledge and know their ‘facts’ about their history. But our integration of disciplinary thinking will expand their view on the world with their ability to apply skills of analysis, evaluation and empathy across their evolution in our modern-day society.