Early Years Foundation Stage

The Early Years (Nursery and Reception classes) will provide an environment that is happy, warm, secure and stimulating. We aim to ensure that all children become confident and independent, and enjoy exploring and learning. We aim to enable children to develop a strong sense of self, while also...

Literacy

At Daubeney we are committed to raising standards in Literacy and follow the National Curriculum in order maintain accurate coverage across the year. In order to maximise opportunities to develop literacy skills, we make cross curricular links wherever possible. In Early Years we follow the Early...

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...

Mental Health

Here at Daubeney, We are very lucky to have a team of people working to support mental health and well-being. This team consists of DHML - Designated Mental Health Lead - Cheryll Gustave CWIS - CAMHS worker in school - Karolina Balciunaite WBF - Wellbeing Framework Partner - Claire Tregear EMHP -...

Year 4 Trip to the Natural History Museum

...ear 4 had a great time at the Natural History Museum on Tuesday 3rd October. We explored the Earthquakes and Volcanoes exhibit and learned lots of interesting facts using the interactive games and activities. We even got to feel what it would be like to experience an earthquake in Japan in the simul...

Year 3 - Forest School - Making Boats from Natural Materials

Year 3 have been working with Forest School and made boats from natural materials the children were then able to see if their boat floated

Year 5 - Environmental Sculptures

Today we went to Daubeney Fields to create our own sculptures based on the artist Andy Goldsworthy. We used our natural surroundings as tools and resources such as branches, twigs, leaves, feathers and mud!

Year 2 - 2L Forest School - Making Forest Creatures

Making forest creatures with clay and natural resources

The Nest - Fruit Kebabs

This week we made fruit kebabs! We talked about healthy eating and the benefits of each fruit that we used. "The pineapples were the sweetest" Fun Fact - did you know that bananas contain a natural chemical called 'seratonin' which makes people happy?

Year 2 – Spanish: Story telling and learning a second language

Language learning begins with listening and speaking, so storytelling is a fabulous tool for teaching any language, whether that is a first or a second language . At Daubeney we learn new Spanish words and phrases in KS1 from stories. Stories teach us grammar and syntax in the most natural way....

Year 6 – Science: Natural History Museum

...nce, we went on a trip to the Natural History Museum, where we took part in a workshop that introduced us to the concepts that underpin evolution through Natural selection. In the workshop, we: Explored what evolution is, how and why it happens Looked at fossil evidence of change over time Worked...

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

Year 4 - Trip to the Natural History Museum

Forest School - Animal Dens

Exploring, making animal dens, using natural resources to make christmas cards and decorations

Year 3 - Stepney City Farm

The children in Year 3 were super excited to visit Stepney City Farm. They fed some of the animals and had a chance to see a variety of different animals. The children discussed habitats, food for the animals, nutrients, vertebrates and invertebrates, the skeleton of animals and their habitats now...

Year 3 - Natural History Museum Trip

...ook part in his class trip to Natural History Museum. He was eager to explore looking at different animals from around the world, insects, dinosaurs and fossils....

Year 3 - Kingfisher: Art

The children in Kingfisher class enjoyed their outdoor art session inspired by Anthony Goldsworthy. the children used mostly natural resources to create their art work

Year 3 Toucan - WOW Day 2025

The Year 3 Toucan class had an inspiring Wow Day, drawing creativity from the artist Andy Goldsworthy. They ventured into the playground to craft natural sculptures using leaves, twigs, and other found materials. Back in the classroom, they painted tree-themed canvases in an artistic style inspired...

Rainbow Room - Exploring and Learning about Materials

Our pupils have been diving deeper into their science learning this week as they explored a variety of living materials in our investigation tray. The pupils were encouraged to observe, touch and discuss both familiar and unfamiliar items, allowing their natural curiosity to guide their...

Rainbow Class - Exploring Plants & Tress (Science)

This week, the children in Rainbow Class explored the life cycle of plants and trees through a range of practical, sensory, and engaging learning activities. Using pictures and matching activities, children explored the different parts of plants and trees by matching, labelling, or writing the...

Year 4 - Outdoor Lesson: PHSE

In our outdoor lesson, we learnt about resilience. We created dens, structure and art using natural materials. Then certain children were chosen to destroy them which helped us to understand what is resilience and how can we overcome when we are hurt

Mental Health Awareness Week Nature Competition

The Junior Mental Health Team organised a competition asking children to create an art piece of why nature is important for our mental health. The JMHT chose their winners and took them on a trip to Daubeney Fields. The children had a special picnic and had fun being creative using natural resources

Year 5 - Outdoor Learning: Learning About Place Value

As part of our outdoor learning this week, Year 5 went to Daubeney Fields to learn about place value. We used different natural resources such as leaves, sticks, stones along with string to make place value charts. We then used these resources to make number representations all the way up to...

Year 4 - Natural History Museum

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Year 4 - Natural History Museum

...ear 4 had a great time at the Natural History Museum where we visited the Volcanoes and Earthquakes exhibition and were able to consolidate and develop our learning. Not only were children able to look at artefacts but they also had the chance to experience what an earthquake feels like on a simulat...

Year 4 - Natural History Museum Trip

...ic learning experience at the Natural History Museum to explore more about our topic of Earthquakes. Through dramatic film footage, exhibits of earthquake rocks and fossils and interactive games we learnt how destructive earthquakes can be. We even had a feel of what it was like to go through an ear...

Year 5 - Natural History Museum

...ure of visiting the beautiful Natural History Museum in central London. We explored the many exhibits it had to offer including an insect room, fossils from prehistoric times as well as a mammal room and more! All of this related to our science topic this term: Living Things Including Humans....

Year 5 - The Caterpillars Are Growing

The year 5 children are super excited to see their baby caterpillars growing and becoming ready for their next stage. Soon, they will enter the chrysalis stage where they will begin the amazing process of metamorphosis. Once they have changed into butterflies, we will update you and we hope to...

Year 5 - We Designed Our Own Zoo!

As part of our literacy topic, 'balanced arguments', we discussed the impact of a zoo and debated whether we should or should not have a zoo. We decided today (16th January 2019) to design our own zoo to allow animals to live in a safe environment which is similar to their natural habitat....

Year 6 - Natural History Museum

...nd educational day out to the Natural History Museum. As part of our Cross Curricular topic, we have been looking at the cause and effects of volcanoes. We had the amazing opportunity to explore the colossal halls of the museum and visit its engaging exhibitions....

Year 2 - Land Art

Year 2 have been looking at scluptures created by Andy Goldworthy in their art lessons. Today we went to Daubeney Filed and created our own land art. We used natural materials such as leaves, twigs, stones and flowers. Have a look at our creations

Year 3 - 3T Get Arty in the Park

Today (21st June 2019) 3T took time to really appreciate the beauty of nature. They closely observed leaves, trees, even single strands of grass, before sketching whatever captured their imagination. Orson commented, "There are so many cool patterns and different shades of green on this one leaf!"...

WOW Walk to School Challenge

For the second year running, Daubeney has decided to take part in the WOW walk to school challenge! WOW is a pupil-led initiative where children self-report how they come to school everyday. If they travel sustainably (walk, cycle, scoot, hop off the bus early and walk the rest of the way) a few...

Year 4 - Natural History Museum

...oyed a visit to the Museum of Natural History. They viewed the earthquake galleries and found all the information they learnt in class available on the display. It was very interesting to see how much the pupils knew, especially how earthquakes are formed and the different types of earthquakes, whic...

Reception - Yellow Class: Bug Hotels

As part of Climate Learning Week, the children in Yellow class learnt about bug hotels. They learnt that bug hotels are a multi-storey homemade habitat where creepy-crawlies of all shapes and sizes can find a place to stay. They collected various natural materials from home such as straw, wood and...

Year 5 and 6 Residential 2020 - Day 2

[menu name="year5-6-residential-2020"] What an epic Day 2 at Youlbury. Not just because we started the day with a sumptuous breakfast of cereal and a fry up to compete with any Michelin star restaurant; not because of the lovely warm dry weather but because the Team Daubeney at Youlbury...

Year 5 - Geography: Tanzania

This week we have been learning about physical and human geography of Tanzania. Physical geography are natural landmarks such as mountains and beaches and human geography are man made landmarks such as buildings and cities. Where in Tanzania would you like to visit?

Year 4 - 4S Mental Health Awareness

For PHSE, 4S went into the Hop Garden and meditated to observe the natural sounds around them which links to what they are currently learning in science. They were able to draw, say and write why it is important to take care of your mental health through regular walks, meditation and turning off...

Year 6 Eagles - Debating the Future

The children in Eagle class debated today whether the HS2 fast train should go ahead and be built. They argued about the physical landmarks and natural resources that would be lost if the train line is created. On the other hand, they also argued the impact it would have economically and how it...