Art and Design
At Broom Barns, we believe that Art and Design plays a vital role in inspiring creativity, self-expression and confidence in every child. Through a rich and engaging curriculum, pupils are encouraged to explore their imagination, develop their artistic skills and express their ideas, thoughts and feelings in a variety of ways. Using the PlanBee Art …
Computing
At Broom Barns Primary School we recognise that Computing is an essential tool for learning and the key for raising standards in all areas of the curriculum, with a major focus on English and Mathematics. As a whole school we prepare our learners for their future by giving them the opportunities to gain knowledge and …
Design and Technology (D.T.)
At Broom Barns, Design and Technology is an exciting and inspiring subject that encourages children to use their creativity, imagination and problem-solving skills to design and make products for a real purpose. We believe that Design and Technology provides valuable opportunities for children to become innovative thinkers, enabling them to develop practical skills while learning …
Early Years
Intent Learning at Broom Barns starts from the day your child is offered a place in our Nursery. Through written information, stay and play sessions and parent information sessions, we will support you and your child to develop the skills that they will need to make an effective transition to school. Our youngest pupils develop …
English and Phonics
‘Teachers are the guardians of beautifully used language. Through reading, performing, writing and speaking with clarity and power, through introducing children to literature, we are passing on the truth and power of words.’ – Pie Corbett At Broom Barns Primary School, we are passionate about making every pupil a fluent reader and writer. We understand that if …
Equality
At Broom Barns we treat each other with respect. We are a safe, happy and supportive school community, where everyone can enjoy learning to achieve their goals. Broom Barns School is committed to providing equality of opportunities to all. We are proud to be an inclusive school that supports all children and adults. The Equality …
Geography
At Broom Barns Primary School, we believe that a geography education will inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. We strive to equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with …
History
At Broom Barns Primary School we believe a high quality history education will inspire in pupils a sense of curiosity and fascination about people in the past and give them a greater understanding of historical events in both Britain and the wider world. We have carefully designed our History curriculum so that children gain this …
Maths
At Broom Barns, our maths curriculum has been designed with the intention to develop the children’s interest and love for mathematics and to inspire and instil a thirst for knowledge. We aim to develop lively, enquiring minds encouraging pupils to become self-motivated, confident and capable in order to solve problems that will become an integral …
Modern Foreign Language (M.F.L.)
At Broom Barns, we believe that children really enjoy learning to speak another language and that the earlier a child is exposed to a foreign language, the faster the language in question is acquired as children tend to be less self-conscious about speaking aloud at this stage of their development. Our Key Stage 2 pupils …
Music
A high-quality Music education will engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, so increasing their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement in all areas of their learning and making music part of their everyday life. Hertfordshire Music Service’s First Access is a whole class project which gives …
Personal, Social, Health, Relationship Education / Personal Development
We believe that personal development is a key building block for success and a fundamental part in a child’s development. The intent of our Personal Development curriculum is for it to be accessible to all and for it to maximise the outcomes for every child so that they know more, remember more and understand more. We want …
Physical Education (P.E.)
At Broom Barns, we recognise that taking part in regular physical activity contributes to maintaining a healthy body. We hope that this will lead to the development of a lifelong commitment to being physically active. Intent It is our intent at Broom Barns School to teach pupils the skills that will positively impact on their …
Religious Education (R.E.)
At Broom Barns Primary School, we value and celebrate the many different religions worshipped in our community and feel extremely fortunate to have such diversity within our own school. We aim to provide children with the knowledge and understanding they need about a wide range of religions in order to promote respect and tolerance of …
Science
At Broom Barns School, we are dedicated to inspiring a genuine passion for science in our children and help them recognise its relevance in our everyday lives. We aim to nurture their natural curiosity by encouraging them to ask both ‘big’ and ‘small’ questions as they explore the world around them. Whether investigating the forces …
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
At Broom Barns, we enable all our children to think differently, aim high and achieve, we are committed to providing equal and high quality learning opportunities for all children regardless of their age, ability, aptitude and special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND). We value all children as individuals with their own unique qualities to …