We follow the National Curriculum and all children are taught the core subjects( English, Mathematics, Science and ICT) and the foundation subjects (Art, Music, P.E, History, Geography, Design Technology, P.S.H.E. and R.E). Parents have the right to withdraw their child from R.E. or collective worship. There is an emphasis on creativity in our curriculum as we believe children make the most progress when they are actively engaged in their learning. We employ a range of teaching styles, including the use of our new interactive whiteboards, as we recognise that different children learn in different ways. Each child is given individual learning targets, based on what they know and what they need to learn next, and support is given to enable all children to achieve.

At Salehurst, sport plays a very important part in the daily experiences of our childrens’ learning. The school’s curriculum enables every child to participate in both team and individual sporting activities. We offer a wide selection of extra-curricular sporting clubs and children are encouraged to play in our school teams. Each child is encouraged to achieve their best and great emphasis is placed on personal achievement, the enjoyment of participation and the fostering of good sportsmanlike attitudes.

We believe strongly in good and considerate behaviour by all pupils. A happy and safe environment is essential if children are to enjoy their learning and make good progress.

All children are asked to sign up to the school rules at the beginning of each year. There is an emphasis on rewarding good behaviour and children can earn individual and whole class rewards, including stickers and team points. Our sanctions take the form of loss of privilege and we contact the parents immediately if a child’s behaviour gives cause for concern. The school’s Behaviour Policy is available from the office on request.

We also have a strong Anti Bullying Policy and our staff team is dedicated to our zero-tolerance approach to this unacceptable form of behaviour. Children are regularly reminded what to do if they feel bullied and any incident is followed up and dealt with.

The school has a duty to comply with The Children’s Act when concerns are raised. The school liaises with Social Services when necessary. All staff are checked and cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Salehurst School is committed to The Race Relations Act and:

• Promotes racial equality
• Promotes good race relations.
• Eliminates unlawful racial discrimination.