Religious Education
Intent Across the Blossom Federation, our RE curriculum provides children with an understanding and appreciation for beliefs, cultural practices and values. The Blossom Federation follows The Hackney Education agreed syllabus and lesson plans where available. We hold six designated RE days at the...
Daubeney Loves Reading
Reading for Pleasure We have a rich reading culture at Daubeney. We are committed to creating an ethos and an environment that excites, enthuses and inspires children to read for their own enjoyment. We aim to develop a community of readers through high quality reading provision. The children have...
Year 3
Class Teachers Welcome to Year 3 Daubeney Pupil Wellbeing Survey https://forms.office.com/e/VUwUMb0Mq2 Times tables tests We advise children to log into Times Tables Rock Stars daily to practise their times tables. They will be tested every Friday and will compete against other class groups weekly....
Year 6
Class Teachers Secondary School Application Home Learning Daily reading and reading records to be completed Times Tables Rockstars – TTRS IXL – one Maths and one Literacy objective to be practiced daily Weekly spelling list PE Children in Year 6 have PE every Wednesday and must bring in their PE...
Assessment
Assessment Policy and Procedures Why Assess? We assess to be sure that all children across the Blossom Federation can make as much progress in their learning as they possibly can. By assessing children’s achievements in their work, further progress in their learning can be planned for. Assessment...
Online Safety
...selves safe online and our PSHE Curriculum gives children the opportunity to share and talk through their experiences online. Online Safety Agreements Each Year teacher across the school work through online safety practices and procedures with the children. All members of the school community sign t...
About our Curriculum
...Foundation Stage and National Curriculum, we provide broad, balanced and inclusive cross curricular ...... Design Technology and Science. Curriculum Impact We plan our lessons with clear learning objectives......screte sessions based on the National Curriculum expectations for each year group. This teaching is ...
Literacy
...eracy and follow the National Curriculum in order maintain accurate coverage across the year. In ord......ars we follow the Early Years Curriculum to ensure continuity and progression from the Foundation St......Stage through to the National Curriculum. Oracy Oracy permeates the entire Curriculum. Interactive t...
Year 5
Class Teachers Residential 2025 Parent Meeting Spelling test Spellings will be handed out on a Friday and the test will be the following Friday. Times tables tests Times tables will be handed out on a Friday and the test will be the following week. This is timed so please try to practice using a...
Year 1
Class Teachers Meet the Teacher Phonics Screener Meeting Pupil Survey Survey Link PE Day - Friday Please ensure your child brings their PE kit and suitable footwear to school every Friday in a bag. At home, please allow your child to practice getting changed by themselves to help them to be able to...
Forest School
Autumn Term – Year 2 Spring Term – Year 1 Summer Term – Reception During Forest School sessions, children are encouraged to work with others to carry out activities such as den/shelter building, role play, exploration, practical and creative skills and tasks. These sessions will be delivered by...
Starting Reception in September
...r Teachers The Early Years Curriculum at Daubeney Your child will be learning skills, acquiring new knowledge and demonstrating their understanding through seven areas of learning and development. There are three prime areas that are embedded in everything we do: Communication and Language Ph...
Mission, Vision and Aims
Mission Statement The Blossom Federation is made up of three primary schools - Daubeney, Sebright and Lauriston Schools - plus Daubeney Child & Family Hub and Sbright Children's Centre. Collectively, we serve over 1,200 Hackney children and families and are proud of our provision in supporting...
Science and Sustainability
Science We recognise the importance of Science in every aspect of daily life. As one of the core subjects taught in Primary Schools, we give the teaching and learning of Science the prominence it requires. Our vision for science is, “to ensure that children are given a science curriculum, which...
Computing
If you would like to know more about this area of the curriculum, please talk to Joel Power. Computing in EYFS We understand how important it is that children develop their technology skills and we will continue to use a range of technology to support and enhance learning in other areas of the...
Humanities - History & Geography
Intent To deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, which includes ensuring children are able to access cross curricular subjects like Geography, History and RE regularly. To have a deeper understanding of the world that we live in by learning in a cross curricular, creative and experiential way. To...
Physical Education
... requirements of the National Curriculum are fully met. children participate in high quality PE le......nowledge acquired through PE. Curriculum Physical Education in the EYFS Physical activity is vital ...
Year 2
Class Teachers Meet the Teacher PE Days Children in Year 2 have PE every Friday. They must wear their school uniform in to school and bring their PE kit in their bag to change in school. Forest School Parakeet class will begin Forest School sessions on Friday 15th of September and they will run...
Year 4
Times tables tests We advise children to log into Times Tables Rock Stars daily to practise their times tables. They will be tested every Friday and will compete against other class groups weekly. PE Children in Year 4 have PE every Monday and must bring in their PE kit to school including trainers...
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development
...their own spiritual awareness (RE Curriculum and Enrichment) their own high standards of personal behaviour a positive, caring attitude towards other people (SEAL) an understanding of their social and cultural traditions (British Values) and an appreciation of the diversity and richness of o...
Phonics & Early Reading
At Blossom Federation we have devised our own phonics programme based upon the principles of Letters and Sounds. We use a range of resources and strategies to tailor the phonics provision to meet the needs of our pupils. It aims to build children's speaking and listening skills in their own right...
Governors
...nce & Staffing (F&S), and Curriculum & Standards (C&S). Each of the Schools in the Federation have a Local School Committee who focus on the individual schools, their needs and developments. The Chair of the Local School Committees are: Daubeney – Annwen Johnson BEM Sebright - Ka...
Inclusion
Launchpad for Language The school have invested in an exciting early years package with the Speech and Language Therapy service. Listening and talking are the key foundation skills for later literacy and academic achievement. Launchpad for Language is a fun filled language enrichment programme for...
Spanish
...ows how we deliver the National Curriculum Programme of Study for Languages. We refer to the yearly ......ks. MFL: Spanish Policy MFL Curriculum Map Knowledge and Skills Map Curriculum Intent If y......ap Knowledge and Skills Map Curriculum Intent If you would like to know more about this area o...
Maths
...to master the content of the National Curriculum 2014. Explore new mathematical concepts using a C......lanning is based on the 2014 National Curriculum and enhanced by a wide range of resources (White Ro......aster progress when feedback is given to them at the instantly. Curriculum and Standards Policies I...
Curriculum Overviews
A curriculum overview gives you an idea of which topic your child will be studying at which point during the school year. Year Group Overviews Subject Overviews
Nursery
EYFS Team Welcome to Daubeney Nursery! In the nursery, we plan exciting activities every week based on our observation of children’s needs, interests, and stages of development across the seven areas of learning to enable the children to achieve and exceed the early learning goals. We hope you...
Early Years Foundation Stage
...ject area to see how the EYFS Curriculum links to the National Curriculum. EYFS federation policy ......riculum links to the National Curriculum. EYFS federation policy April 2024 We believe… Parent......riences in controlled and safe situations Curriculum EYFS Video Tour...
Contact
...child Incidents at school Curriculum Your child's progress Changes to picking up children Please speak to Miss Gustave Safeguarding For non-urgent enquiries, FoD or feedback about the school please email us. If your issue is not resolved or you need further information, please spea...
PSHE - Jigsaw
...mer 2: Changing Me Jigsaw PSHE Curriculum RSHE 2023 overview British Values in Jigsaw by lesson......found within the documents listed below: RSHE Curriculum Overview 2022 Jigsaw 3-11 and Statutory...
SEND and Our Local Offer
Our SENDCO Welcome to the Blossom Federation SEND offer. From the moment I took over as SENDCO at Daubeney, my dedicated team and I have tried to create a personalised experience for you - and bring back, the element of working together to serve your child. Our inclusive curriculum is supported by...
Rainbow Room - Our Body and Senses
As part of our PHSE and Science curriculum, students have the opportunity to learn about their bodies by naming and identifying various body parts through worksheets, interactive games, and coloring activities. They are encouraged to identify familiar body parts on their own bodies, such as eyes,...
Parent Communication - 8th May 2026
At Daubeney Primary School, phonics is a vital part of the early reading curriculum and underpins our pupil’s journey towards becoming confident, fluent readers.
8th May 2026
Parent Communication - 15th May 2026
Curriculum feature – Understanding KS2 SATs and Their Purpose. Key Stage 2 (KS2) SATs are statutory assessments taken by pupils in England at the end of Year 6, in the month of May.
15th May 2026
Parent Communication - 22nd May 2026
Daubeney Primary School’s Physical Education (PE) curriculum is designed to promote both physical development and overall wellbeing through inclusive, high-quality teaching.
22nd May 2026
Parent Communication - 1st May 2026
Curriculum feature – This half-term we are all Time Travelling Historians. This is our second half-term where our focus is the teaching and learning of history.
1st May 2026
Parent Communication - 19th December 2025
This week rather than reading a brief snapshot of a curriculum area, we will usher you in the direction of our first School Development Newsletter of the year (see link below) for an in depth look at how we are doing across all our subject areas.
19th December 2025
Parent Communication - 12th December 2025
At Daubeney, sustainability isn’t just a topic—it’s a way of life! This year, our curriculum is buzzing with opportunities for pupils to become real ECO Warriors, making learning meaningful and impactful.
12th December 2025
Parent Communication - 24th April 2026
Curriculum feature – This week we celebrated Language Day, as such please enjoy the poem that features below and continues throughout this edition of our newsletter.
24th April 2026
Parent Communication - 23rd January 2026
Curriculum Feature –Music at Daubeney continues to thrive, with creativity and performance at the heart of school life. Our Year 5 Robins are hard at work developing their own original Godzilla musical, showcasing impressive imagination and teamwork.
23rd January 2026
Rainbow Room - Art from 1970s
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Parent Communication - 13th March 2026
This half-term, our Jigsaw curriculum continues to support children’s personal, social and emotional development.
13th March 2026
Parent Communication - 20th March 2026
Curriculum Feature - Our Religious Education (RE) curriculum is designed to give pupils a rich understanding of global beliefs, values, and cultural practices.
20th March 2026
Year 1 - Parrot Class visit St Barnabas Church
We went to visit the church as part of the RE curriculum. We had a look at all the key features of a church and discussed why people visit the church and the kind of ceremonies and events that takes place. Have a look to see what fun we had!
EBK for Kids: The Beowulf Poem
A Study of the British, Anglo-Saxon, Scottish & Pictish people of Britain. Designed by David Nash Ford for Year 3/4 in UK Schools. Ideal for helping with Key Stage 2 of the History National Curriculum Unit 6B: Why have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past?
Daubeney Awarded Top Award of PSQM Outreach for Science
Last night (13th November 2019) our ex-science lead Mr Swarbrick had the honour of collecting our PSQM Outreach award. He led science for 3 years and this is testament to the incredible science work that happens at Daubeney and it was a pleasure to be a part of the process. At Daubeney we truly...
Year 5 – Spanish and Music joint project
...bined to deliver the National Curriculum requirements in both Curriculum areas, this week Yr5 students have had the opportunity to take their Spanish outside the usual classroom and use key vocabulary and grammar structures in the Music room....
Year 3 - Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) – Volcanoes
This half term students in Year 3 have covered volcanoes as part of their Geography curriculum. In our Spanish lessons students have really enjoyed learning about the Canary Islands and its volcanoes. CLIL provides the opportunity to diversify methods of classroom teaching and learning. Students...
Year 3 - Outdoor Maths Lesson
In Year 3 we have had an outdoor maths lesson on Mabley Green. The children investigated many of the mathematical concepts from the Year 3 curriculum. They made arrays with leaves, used natural objects to create symmetrical patterns and took measurements of towers that they built
Anti-Bullying Week 2021 - One Kind Word
Daubeney enjoyed spreading kindness in Anti-Bullying Week. The focus was, One Kind Word. Children had the opportunity to participate in activities during their JIGSAW sessions and ended the week with our annual Odd Socks Day . The children discussed bullying in assemblies and workshops and...
Reading Skills
Reading Skills At Daubeney we develop our love of reading and comprehension by using the 7 reading skills: predicting, inferring, clarifying, summarising, making connections, evaluating and asking questions. You learnt how to use these in in your reading sessions with your teacher and have them...
Newsletter - 17th June 2016
Dear Parents and Carers, I would like to say a big thank you to all of you that have said such kind, positive and inspiring words to me since my appointment as Head of School; I will endeavour to live up to your high expectations. Now that the final half-term is now upon us please join us at the...
17th June 2016
Newsletter - 2nd October 2015
Dear Parents and Carers, The term is well and truly underway. As the weeks move on, each year group will go on more trips and take part in workshops. Your £10 contributions to the cost are vital to our funding of this important part of the curriculum. Please, if you have not done so already make...
2nd October 2015
Newsletter - 17th July 2015
Dear Parents and Carers, It has been a wonderful and eventful year with many successes. Yet again we have secured excellent results in Early Years, Year 1, 2 and of course Year 6. We wish those children leaving us the very best for their future careers at their chosen secondary schools. I know they...
17th July 2015
Newsletter - 12th June 2015
Dear Parents and Carers, Last half term was very busy with many exciting trips, poetry workshops and ending with a spectacular Foundation Stage Performance. It was a delight to see our young children confidently talk aloud and perform some amazing songs and dances from around the world. We have a...
12th June 2015
Most improved music curriculum!
While fireworks were exploding overhead, a very proud Mr. Clarke, Miss Douglas and Mr. O‘Flynn went to the Hackney Empire to attend the Hackney Music Service Annual Gala. Mr O’Flynn was tipped off that there might be an award for Daubeney and sure enough Daubeney received a special acknowledgement...
Creative Arts - Art and Design Technology
...ents of the Art and Design National Curriculum but to prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life. We want our children to use the local area as inspiration, to learn from other cultures and to respect diversity. To that end, we have carefully selected a wide r...
Classroom Displays 2018
Daubeney is full of exciting learning. Take a tour through a gallery of our bright and colourful displays to see the amazing learning that is taking place. You should also take a look at our displays from 2017, and 2019
Classroom Displays 2017
Daubeney is full of exciting learning. The school is following a theme of 'Intrepid explorers'. Take a tour through a gallery of our bright and colourful displays to see the amazing learning that is taking place. You should also take a look at our displays from 2018, and 2019
Celebrating Differences
In Autumn 2, Daubeney have been ‘Celebrating Differences’ in Jigsaw . The children have been discussing how it is ok to be different. Nobody in the WORLD looks the same thinks the same feels the same believes the same behaves the same YOU are UNIQUE! Take a look at our video #itisokto
Parent Communication - 3rd July 2026
Here at Daubeney, and across the Blossom Federation, we pride ourselves on delivering an experiential curriculum to our children and providing experiences that may help our pupils to find their passion or ‘calling’ in life.
