This layer covers the breadth of the national curriculum. We focus on making sure pupils can read fluently, confidently and with enjoyment. In the Early Years and Key Stage 1, pupils access daily systematic synthetic phonics. Pupils access phonically decodable books so they can practise both at home and at school.

All pupils take part in guided reading sessions with books focused on their phonic levels. Pupils also take part in whole class reading lessons using a wide range of high quality texts. The pupils practise fluency and improve their comprehension skills.
We want pupils to have a love of reading. This means they have access to many different books, have daily story sessions and visits from authors.

Teachers plan the Foundation Curriculum creatively to maximise links between subjects with Big Questions driving the topics. Pupils use these links to build on their existing knowledge in order that they know more and remember more.

Some foundation subjects are delivered in blocks so children can develop mastery by immersing pupils in their learning. Over the course of the term, pupils will have covered the relevant curriculum content in all subjects.

There is a strong emphasis on ensuring that pupils master basic skills in reading, writing and maths. In order to embed these basic skills, we repeatedly utilise opportunities to further develop them across the curriculum.