Most of the teaching follows the National Curriculum, which lays down the principal subjects that all state schools must teach.

There are four core subjects: English, Maths, Science and Information Technology.

There are also foundation subjects: History, Geography, Design Technology, Music, Art and Physical Education.

Religious Education is also part of the National Curriculum.

Between the ages of five and sixteen, there are four key stages to the national curriculum. The first stage (Key Stage One) ends in the school year when pupils have their seventh birthday, usually the end of infant school. The second stage (Key Stage Two) ends in the school year when pupils have their eleventh birthday, usually the end of junior school.

As children get older they progress through the levels of the National Curriculum. The highest level that a sixteen old can reach is level ten. As a guide, at the end of key stage one many children are working at about level two, and at the end of the key stage two many are working at about level four or five, depending on the subject.

At the end of key stage one and two we assess the level of every child in reading, writing, spelling, handwriting and a number and report your child's results to you.

Key stage two children are also assessed in Science.

Teachers use the National Curriculum in planning and organising the work for the class. Although the National Curriculum describes subjects, we teach some subjects through a thematic approach. The National Curriculum does not apply to pupils under 5, and therefore excludes the nursery.

As part of the Government initiatives William Davies now operates both Literacy and Numeracy Hours. These are hours focussing on English and Maths and usually take place in the morning session.

Our Religious Education curriculum is take from Newham's Agreed Syllabus, which has been discussed and ratified by Newham Council, local teachers and representatives of all our major faiths and denominations locally.

There is an assembly in school every day. All parents have the right to withdraw their child from the schools daily act of collective worship, or from Religious education. If you want to withdraw your child from these parts of school life, then in the first instance see the class teacher or the Headteacher.

The content of our sex education policy has been drawn up in accordance with Newham's guidelines and has been approved by the school governors. We hope to create a climate of communication where the children feel happy to ask questions and the teachers provide information simply and at the right level. Information will be conveyed in a frank and friendly way.

Parents are invited to view and discuss the content of our sex education programme when their children are in Y5 and Y6. Parents have a right to withdraw their children from these lessons although we do hope you will view this material before you make this decision.

The National curriculum requires all children are able to swim when they leave primary school. Children in Y5 attend Romford Road Swimming Baths for a swimming lesson every week during that school year. All children in Y5 are expected to go.