How we teach…

Termly cross-curricular topics cover the requirements of the National Curriculum, but also provide enough space for teachers and children to develop and follow their own interests. By personalising the topics we aim to engage the children more fully and meet their needs in greater depth. By linking the subjects we enable children to make connections in their learning and Computing is used across the curriculum to support this. The specialist teachers for Music, Art, Spanish and the sports coach, link their subject work in with the topics wherever possible.

Each topic begins with a ‘WOW Day’ to hook the interest of the children and secure their engagement in a new topic.  The work undertaken often culminates in a stimulating and real event, such as a class museum, a class café or an inter-class debate. Regular trips, theatre groups and visitors to the school further enhance the learning experience. Throughout the topic key questions are used to provoke enquiry, research work is encouraged and activities built in that allow the teacher to monitor levels of, and progress in, skills and understanding.

Click here for our wider curriculum overviews:

• Year 1 – Curriculum Map
• Year 2 – Curriculum Map
• Year 3 – Curriculum Map
• Year 4 – Curriculum Map
• Year 5 – Curriculum Map
• Year 6 – Curriculum Map

For further information about the school curriculum, please contact Jessica Bailey through the school office.

Early Years Foundation Stage

In the Foundation Stage, the curriculum is made up of seven areas of learning:

• Personal and Social Development
• Communication & Language
• Physical Development
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding of the World
• Expressive Arts & Design

For further information about the Early Years Curriculum, please contact the Early Years Foundation Stage Leader – Paula Ramsden – through the school office.