Trowse Primary School

Governors

There are ten members of our Governing Body in the following categories. Also detailed is any specific responsibility they have on behalf of the Governing Body.

Priorities for the 2024-25 academic year.

1. Review the curriculum for foundation subjects not covered by the International Primary Curriculum

We  adopted the IPC from September 2022. This is an exciting topic-based curriculum, the aim of which is for primary school children to understand how the different curriculum areas interlink, and for them to make connections across subjects to form a stronger understanding of the learning. Some subjects are not covered as thoroughly as we would like. These are: PE, music and Computing.

2. Review the assessment of learning in the foundation subjects covered by the International Primary Curriculum

 In this third year of using the IPC, we want to review our 'knowledge organisers' and finalise our key questions in each topic to assess what has been learnt. These questions are not a secret 'test' for children, but questions that can be used throughout the unit and are shared with children and families (though the knowledge organisers) to promote focussing on key elements that will support future learning. We want to be crystal clear what children should already know before starting a topic so that they are in the best place to move on with their next steps. 

4. Phonics & Spelling

Reception and Year 1 have been using 'Success for All' phonics. Last year, we will expanded the scheme to year 2 with the introduction of their product 'The Jungle Club'.  This year we will will roll this forward to Year 3. 

Spelling with the Jungle Club is a new, online platform that provides teachers with fun and engaging daily spelling lessons. Digital, interactive sessions are designed to motivate children and allow teachers to track progress through Year 3 National Curriculum objectives for spelling. Rooted in evidence-based research, Spelling with the Jungle Club is a unique spelling adventure that ensures spelling sticks.