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St Ronan's Primary School, Recarson
 

Communication

Pupils in Recarson PS are encouraged to become effective communicators by using a range of techniques, forms and media to convey information and ideas creatively and appropriately. 'Communication' encompasses the skills of Talking and Listening, Reading and Writing in a range of contexts across the curriculum. 

Across the curriculum, at a level appropriate to their ability, pupils have the opportunity to develop skills in the following areas;

Talking and Listening

  • listening to and taking part in discussions, explanations, role plays and presentations;

  • contributing comments, asking questions and responding to others' points of view;

  • communicating information, ideas, opinions, feelings and imaginings, using an expanding vocabulary;

  • structuring talk so that ideas can be understood by others;

  • speaking clearly and adapting ways of speaking to audience and situation;

  • using non-verbal methods to express ideas and engage with the listener.

 Reading

  • reading a range of texts for information, ideas and enjoyment;

  • using a range of strategies to read with increasing independence;

  • finding, selecting and using information from a range of sources;

  • understanding and exploring ideas, events and features in texts;

  • using evidence from texts to explain opinions.

Writing

  • talking about, planning and editing work;

  • communicating information, meaning, feelings, imaginings and ideas in a clear and organised way;

  • developing, expressing and presenting ideas in a variety of forms and formats, using traditional and digital resources, for different audiences and purposes;

  • writing with increasing accuracy and proficiency.

Using Maths

The skill of 'Using Mathematics' describes the confidence and ability to apply mathematical skills in a range of meaningful contexts.

Across the curriculum, at a level appropriate to their ability, children in Recarson PS have the opportunity to:

  • choose the appropriate materials, equipment and mathematics to use in a particular situation;

  • use mathematical knowledge and concepts accurately;

  • work systematically and check their work;

  • use mathematics to solve problems and make decisions;

  • develop methods and strategies, including mental mathematics;

  • explore ideas, make and test predictions and think creatively;

  • identify and collect information;

  • read, interpret, organise and present information in mathematical formats;

  • use mathematical understanding and language to ask and answer questions, talk about and discuss ideas and explain ways of working;

  • develop financial capability;

  • use ICT to solve problems and/or present their work.

Using ICT

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) can transform and enrich pupils’ learning experiences and promote positive attitudes to learning.  Used creatively, ICT has the potential to improve pupils’ thinking skills, providing them with opportunities to become independent, self-motivated and flexible learners.

In Recarson PS, pupils use ICT across the curriculum to:  

Explore

  • access, select, interpret and research information from safe and reliable sources;

  • investigate, make predictions and solve problems through interaction with digital tools.

Express

  • create, develop, present and publish ideas and information responsibly using a range of digital media and manipulate a range of assets to produce multimedia products.

Exchange

  • communicate safely and responsibly using a range of contemporary digital methods and tools, exchanging, sharing, collaborating and developing ideas digitally.

Evaluate

  • talk about, review and make improvements to work, reflecting on the process and outcome and consider the sources and resources used, including safety, reliability and acceptability.

Exhibit

  • manage and present their stored work and showcase their learning across the curriculum, using ICT safely and responsibly.