We have a unique curriculum based children’s natural inquisitiveness. It is divided into themes and is both creative and practical. Every child in our school follows the syllabus set down by the Foundation Stage and then the National Curriculum. They all study:

• Communication, Language and Literacy (English)
• Knowledge and Understanding of the World
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Design &Technology
• RE
• Mathematical Development (Maths)
• Physical Development
• Creative Development
• Art and Design
• Music
• Social and personal Development
• Information and Communications Technology

Our pupils also study Religious Education. At Windmill we follow the Northamptonshire Syllabus. Should you so desire, you may remove your child from any lessons involving Religious Education. If you wish to exercise this right you must inform the Headteacher and Governors in writing.

We place great store on the basic skills but still offer a broadly based and balanced curriculum so that every child may progress and succeed at their own level. Children are regularly assessed so that we can consider progress, match work appropriately and plan their future work. Our Reception children are assessed the moment they start with us. Pupils at the end of Key Stages 1 and 2 are formally assessed against national criteria.

Since we are in the very fortunate position of being able to offer an indoor heated pool, the majority of children will learn to swim before they leave us. Our Pool is open all year round. Our pupils are taught by a specialist coach and will need the appropriate costume, a swimming hat, a towel and a bag in which to carry everything when it is their turn to swim.  Children are also taught PE by a specialist coach.

We arrange many trips and visits for our children throughout the year. In Year 4 we offer a two night residential trip to Burwell House, Cambridgeshire and in Year 6 a week long trip to Osmington Bay, Dorset.

Should you ever have any concerns or indeed complaints about the curriculum at Windmill, we have a very supportive Curriculum complaint policy/procedure available to you. However, it is our experience that, if you speak to your child’s class teacher in the first instance, they will be able to allay any fears or concerns you may have. Of course, should you still be dissatisfied, you are more than welcome to make an appointment to see the Headteacher himself.  This applies to any complaint or concern you may have not just those relating to the curriculum.