Core Skills
"......I feel grateful on a daily basis that my child is a pupil at Blackwell. He has two more years to go, but already does not want to leave..."
(Parent Comment)
The basic skills of oracy (speaking and communication), reading, writing, maths and social skills are key to any child’s success in all areas of learning.
Year 4 Job Scheme and KS2 Community Award
Our core skills support the development of all areas of learning, leading to children with the values and competencies as outlined in our school vision. The Year 4 Job Scheme exemplifies these in action and sees the children applying for jobs; gaining references; earning 'Blackwell pounds'; working hard; earning interest and making choices about spending their money. Watching the children in action as part of this scheme is evidence of the hard work of the previous few years.Â
During KS2, the children can also take part in the Community Award scheme nurturing the children's ability to contribute to their local community and society.Â
The table below illustrates some of the activities available to the children to help their skill development.
