Norbury Manor Primary School is an inclusive, multicultural two-form entry Croydon Primary school that sits on the borders of 3 boroughs (Croydon, Merton and Lambeth). Our priority is to ensure that our pupils receive an excellent education in a nurturing environment that encourages our pupils to Make Every Moment Count. We are dedicated to building opportunities for pupils to achieve the highest academic standards, ensuring that they are known well as individuals and that their unique personalities, talents and interests are given the opportunities to flourish within and beyond the classroom. We believe that embedding Skills Builder into our curriculum, and daily practice equips staff with a common framework that supports our pupils' understanding of skills essential for their journey through education and beyond.
The skills builder's programme has given our curriculum and enrichment activities a real purpose. The expanded steps have introduced a common language that breaks down the skill into achievable steps, which is essential to developing our pupils' well-being and self-awareness. The parents have enjoyed participating in events like Career Day and the Art exhibition because they can relate to the skills and support their child with ways to achieve the steps. The Framework resources, assessment and guidance support teachers in planning practical sessions and measuring pupils' progress. The expanded skills steps were easy to adapt to our assessment language and ensured all pupils could reflect on their progress and identify their next step regardless of their ability.
