Science The children have had a variety of scientific experiences. They have been encouraged to use observation skills, and to talk about and record their work. This year # has studied 'Forces', 'Using Materials', 'Light and Dark', 'Growing Pants', 'Sound and Hearing' and 'Ourselves'. # is making some progress in this area has made a good effort to participate in group activities participates well in a group shares ideas with ~ peers is becoming able to work with less adult help is reluctant to share ~ thoughts with others needs encouragement to talk about ideas in a group still needs much adult support with practical work has an enquiring mind and enjoys scientific investigations and but ^ can record work successfully. can make clear observations about living things. uses drawings to record events. is able to make a simple prediction. can make a prediction based on previous everyday experiences. has done simple investigative work. can record and report observations to the group or class. can record and report on simple investigations. has observed and described events in the immediate environment. has handled familiar materials and can describe them using appropriate language. ^ has experienced growing ~ own plant. is beginning to understand some of the simple physical properties of the world around *. has had the experience of handling different materials. shows a questioning approach to the world around *. notices and takes an interest in features of the world around *. has experienced pushes and pulls as simple forces. # is able to recognise and name different parts of the body and plants. ^ can identify a range of common materials and talk about some of their properties. ^ recognises that light comes from a source and can name some of them. ^ knows that if an object is pulled or pushed its direction and speed might be altered. " ICT Throughout the year the children have had opportunities to use information technology equipment, including tape recorders and computers, for a variety of purposes across the curriculum. # is always keen to work on the computer has used a variety of simple programs has used a number of programs with confidence is developing independence in the use of a variety of programs works well with the support of an adult can log on, find programs and save ~ work with help can log on, find programs and save ~ work and but ^ is able to switch on the computer and load programs. can use the mouse and keyboard to choose from menus. is becoming more familiar with the keyboard and is mastering mouse control. has used the computer to write ~ news. is able to change the colour of print, with help. with help is able to change the font and type size. is able to make changes to ~ written work. is able to save ~ work. ^ has created pictures on the computer. has used the computer to copy ~ writing. has used the computer as a writing tool to present ~ ideas. is able to make changes to ~ written work. can store and retrieve work, with support. can store and retrieve work without support. has collected data and made a graph on the computer. is able to change the type and size. is able to print ~ work. " D & T The children have designed and made models and other artefacts using construction kits, various tools and a range of materials, both individually and in groups. # shows little interest in designing and making activities clearly enjoys all designing and making activities particuarly enjoys using construction kits now shows more interest in designing and making activities shows more interest in designing and making activities enjoys making things and but ^ needs to develop more imaginative ideas. needs to develop the confidence to be more imaginative in ~ ideas. has imaginative ideas. has good ideas for designing and making models. has made some good models. works with care to produce the finished item. needs to take more care with ~ work. is improving ~ cutting skills. needs more practice with using scissors. needs to work more slowly in order to produce work of a higher standard. ^ has difficulty explaining ~ ideas to others can talk to others about ~ work is sometimes frustrated by poor manipulative skills demonstrates a range of good manipulative skills is developing a variety of manipulating skills needs to develop ~ drawing skills can draw careful pictures to communicate ~ ideas can draw and label pictures to communicate ~ ideas makes some good observations and can suggest improvements to ~ work needs to design things which are more within ~ capabilities to make and but ^ works well with other children. is beginning to work better with others. contributes well in group work. works well on individual and group tasks. works co-operatively as part of a group. prefers to work alone. finds it difficult to accept other children's points of view. on occasions finds it difficult to listen to others ideas. can find it difficult to take turns. # has designed and made moving pictures and enjoyed this topic. ^ has designed and built * own house using reclaimable materials with success. ^ enjoyed designing, preparing and presenting a fruit salad to another class. " History Through the use of a variety of old photographs, videos, artefacts and visits, the children have begun exploring the past. # has studied how our homes and toys are different from those long ago and enjoyed looking at different houses on our walk. # is beginning to develop an understanding of past, present and future. has been introduced to historical events. is showing an ability to interpret findings. has listened to stories about historical events. can identify differences between the past and the present. has observed and compared artefacts from the past and present. knows the difference between myths, fairy tales and real historical stories. can sequence events and objects logically. shows a real interest in stories about the pastand ^ asks relevant questions. can communicate ~ awareness and understanding of history in a number of ways. ^ is developing an enquiring mind in this subject. has shown interest in this subject. has a good understanding of the events investigated. has shown a clear understanding of the topics studied. is developing the rudiments of chronological awareness. has not yet fully grasped the concept of chronology. has shown interst and enthusiasm in this subject. has a sound knowledge and understanding of the topics studied. " Geography The children have started to observe features of their local area and places they have visited. They have been encouraged to talk about activities that occur in the community. # can name and recognise some of the physical and human features of the local area, and has suggested ways to make the vicinity safer. is developing a geographical vocabulary, e.g. rock, road, hill. can recognise rocks, soil and water and understands they are part of the environment. has had experience of simple map work. knows that adults do different kinds of work. has identified features of the local area in photographs. knows ~ address nd can state the country in which ^ lives. has observed different sorts of weather and understands how weather is affected by the seasons. ^ is beginning to understand why people make journeys. can identify materials from their natural sources. has drawn a simple map of a journey. has made a plan of a familiar place. is interested in listening to people's experiences and asks questions. has worked well on observing the weather and how it changes in relation to the seasons. has experience of compass points. is able to follow simple directions given by another child. is able to distinguish correctly between left and right. is able to draw a simple map for an imaginary place. ^ is able to express likes and dislikes about ~ locality. demonstrates an awareness of the world beyond ~ locality. has talked about places ^ has visited. is beginning to explore the local environment with some interest. is interested in finding out about the world around *. is able to observe and identify a number of living things. is developing a caring attitude to the world around *. is able to express ~ likes and dislikes about a particular place. " Music In music the children have been made aware of pitch and rhythm through singing and music making. They have also had the experience of listening to, and responding to different kinds of music. # takes an enthusiastic part in listening, performing and composing in our Music sessions. ^ has enjoyed using instruments and vocal sounds to explore tempo, duration, rhythm, pitch and dynamics in ~ own compositions. ^ has represented ~ music in the form of a graphic score. # has begun to develop a sense of pitch and rhythm is familiar with the names of the most common musical instruments can use percussion instruments effectively as an accompaniment can make a simple rhythm and repeat it can maintain a simple beat has difficulty in maintaining a simple beat or rhythm enjoys musical activities and is able to join in a range of songs is aware of pace, duration and silences in musical compositions understands and reads simple signs and symbols has difficulty in responding to pitch and rhythm in musical compositions and but ^ shows enthusiasm for music in school. enjoys performing musical activities to an audience. is able to respond to the character and mood of a piece of music through language and dance. enjoys a variety of different pieces and styles of music. lacks interest in music. " Art # has explored a variety of media, processes and tools. ^ has used observation, imagination and memory in ~ work and has talked about the work of other artists. # has used paint, oil pastel, chalks, coloured pencils, drawing pencils, clay and natural materials to carry out a range of assignments. ^ has looked at texture, pattern, sculpture, colour, line and form. ^ finds art activities motivating finds art activities absorbing displays interest in art gets satisfaction from ~ work especially enjoys 3D work particuarly enjoys drawing very much enjoys painting likes handling textiles likes clay modelling has displayed little motivation in this area of ~ development and but ^ is starting to produce recognisable shapes in ~ drawings. can now draw more detailed pictures. draws detailed pictures. is beginning to develop ~ observational skills. is displaying better observational skills. displays good powers of observation. ^ is slowly developing refined skills has developed more refined skills has developed very refined skills has begun to work more carefully works very carefully works well alongside others to produce collaborative work needs to show more care with ~ work finds it difficult to work alongside others cares for and organise materials and equipment well finds it difficult to care for and organise equipment but and ^ is beginning to develop better control of is developing more controlled use of displays controlled use of needs more practice to develop control of finds it difficult to control finds it difficult to manipulate art tools and equipment. " PE & RE # has participated in dance, games and gymnastics activities. ^ has very much enjoyed using the large apparatus. ^ took part enthusiastically in our dance sessions. ^ is able to work well independently and with others. ^ has enjoyed our skills sessions using the small apparatus such as quoits, bats and balls. In PE # always participates with enthusiasm. In PE # usually participates with enthusiasm. In PE # sometimes participates with enthusiasm. In PE # generally participates with enthusiasm. Ability ^ displays excellent co-ordination, agility and skill. ^ has a natural ability, agility and skill. ^ displays good co-ordination and is reasonably agile. ^ displays good co-ordination and agility. ^ is beginning to develop confidence and co-ordination. ^ is developing ~ confidence and co-ordination. ^ is developing ~ agility and co-ordination. Creativity ^ shows creativity and imagination in dance and gymnastics. ^ enjoys creative expression in dance and gymnastics. Control ^ exhibits good control and rhythm in dance. ~ work in gymnastics on apparatus shows control and balance. ~ work in gymnastics on the floor and apparatus shows control and balance. ^ is good at floor work but less confident working on gymnastic apparatus. ^ has enjoyed creative dance and country dancing. ^ works confidently on both small and large apparatus. ^ enjoys creative dance and works well in gymnastics, both on the floor and on apparatus. Ball Games ^ has participated well in bat and ball games and always tries hard. ^ has participated well in bat and ball games and has developed ~ throwing and catching skills. ^ has participated well in bat and ball games and is developing ~ throwing and catching skills. ^ has participated well in bat and ball games and demonstrates an excellent eye for throwing and catching. ^ has participated well in bat and ball games and demonstrates a good eye for throwing and catching. ^ particularly enjoys playing football and shows some promise in this area. GENERAL: # demonstrates a high level of skill and understanding across a range of games activities. # cooperates well with other children when playing in a group or team. # has an enthusiastic approach and works confidently in games lessons. # has a positive attitude and demonstrates a natural ability for athletics. # must learn to accept decisions and obey rules of conduct. # must be prepared to accept the views and decisions of others in team situations. R.E.: Listening # listens carefully to stories from the Bible and is capable of discussing what messages they convey. # listens carefully to stories from the Bible and can recognise some of the main religious symbols of both the Christian and Jewish faiths. # listens carefully to stories about important Christian figures and can discuss what lessons we can learn from them. # listens carefully to stories about important Christian figures and now must develop the confidence to join in discussions about the lessons we can learn from them. Judaism: ^ has learnt about the major aspects of the Jewish religion and has compared these with features of Christianity. ^ has learnt about the major aspects of the Jewish religion and has begun to compare them with features of Christianity. ^ has learnt about the major aspects of the Jewish religion. ^ has worked hard in lessons learning about major aspects of the Jewish religion. ^ has shown an interest in learning about the major aspects of the Jewish faith. ^ has become aware of the major stories and features of the Jewish religion and begun to compare these with those of Christianity. ^ can recognise some of the main religious symbols of both Christianity and Judaism. Sensitivity ^ is sensitive to the feelings of other children in the class and is aware that religion encourages a caring attitude. ^ is sensitive to the feelings of other children in the class and has developed an understanding of moral values. ^ has a caring attitude to the other members of the class and has developed an understanding of moral values. ^ is developing an understanding of moral values and is aware of the importance of being sensitive to the feelings of others. ^ recognises the importance of being sensitive to the needs of other members of the school community. ^ has developed ~ understanding of moral values and is aware of the importance of being sensitive to the feelings of others. ^ has a developed understanding of moral values and is aware of the importance of being sensitive to the feelings of others. GENERAL: In RE, # enters into discussions and is interested in finding out about different religions. ^ always demonstrates a kind and thoughtful manner in class. ^ written work and ideas in this area are always of a good standard. # is able to express ~ own views and feelings about religion in a mature and responsible way. # has shown interest and enthusiasm throughout the topics studied. # asks and makes a good response to questions on religious topics. # must be prepared to listen to the views and opinions of others during group discussions. The Christian and Jewish faiths have been the focus of our studies this year. # is developing ~ understanding of how religious beliefs may influence people's feelings and actions. # takes an active part in Circle Time, participating thoughtfully in group activities. ^ has discussed personal and social issues such as health and hygiene, keeping safe and respecting differences between people. ^ has taken part in activities that have promoted the development of self-esteem, self-confidence, independence and responsibility. ^ has participated in discussions about developing effective and satisfying relationships with peers. "