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Curriculum
Knowledge builds upon knowledge: We want children to make meaningful connections between what they learn, understand how subjects complement one another, and apply their learning in real-life contexts.
Rather than teaching subjects in isolation, we have designed our curriculum around an overarching theme or common thread. Science, geography, history, music, design technology, art and computing all contribute to this shared focus, allowing children to see how knowledge and skills connect across different disciplines. Through this approach, learning becomes purposeful, memorable and relevant.
From Year 3 through to Year 6, children study the same overarching topic thread, allowing knowledge to be revisited, deepened and strengthened over time. Rather than learning something once and moving on, pupils regularly retrieve prior learning and apply it to increasingly complex ideas. This progressive approach supports long-term memory and enables children to make more sophisticated connections as they move through the school.
In Key Stage 1 children are beginning to learn about the skills needed to become a good scientist, historian, musician, technician or geographer. They are linking their learning together to help them understand the world around them and how it all links.
Ultimately, our curriculum is designed to create curious, knowledgeable and confident learners who can make connections, think critically and understand the relevance of their learning. By linking subjects through common themes, grounding learning in our local community, revisiting knowledge over time and providing meaningful opportunities for application, we equip our children with the understanding, skills and experiences they need both now and in the future.
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Planning and Delivery
Our curriculum is knowledge-rich and skills are acquired alongside core content in order that the fluent application of knowledge develops learners’ skills across a range of subjects. An importance is placed upon foundational knowledge, concepts and core skills so that sufficient knowledge is established, ready for the next stage of learning.
The curriculum is organised by subject domain with natural links between core content established where appropriate. This allows children to study the pure essence of each subject and develop as historians, musicians and the like.
Progression of knowledge and skills documents outline the core content to be covered for each subject. They provide clarity of the `sticky’ knowledge for each year group. These documents also contain the key vocabulary to be taught and provide relevant texts that will support each area.
There are medium term plans for each area of each subject. These plans provide the coherently sequenced lessons that will cover the core content. They provide a natural progression for pupils to continually layer their understanding and build upon prior learning. Retrieval practice is a key component of each lesson that allows pupils to revisit and revise prior content.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out continuously in the classroom as children learn. Through observations, peer assessment, marking and feedback and self-assessment, children are aware of what they have done well and how they can improve further.
From ongoing feedback on pupil progress, teachers will ensure that they are building on prior learning and knowledge. A range of assessment tools will be used to identify where pupils may need extra support or intervention.
Curriculum Overview
Summer Term
Remote Learning
The remote learning package is designed to ensure minimal disruption to children's education if and when required.
Google Classroom is a secure platform to set home learning for children in Year 1 to 6. The app can be accessed on any device that has internet access, including laptops, desktop computers, smartphones, and tablets. For children in EYFS communication between teacher and home will take place through Tapestry. These platforms will deliver daily work from across the curriculum to support you in delivering a broad and balanced home education to your children.
Remote Learning Plan – Guide for Parents