Curriculum
Children in primary schools pass through three different age groups which are known as “key stages”. These key stages relate to what children should be learning at various stages of their school life:
Foundation Stage - Children 4 – 5 yrs of age Reception.
Key Stage 1 - Children 5 – 7 yrs of age - Years 1 and 2.
Key Stage 2 - Children 7 – 11 yrs of age - Years 3, 4, 5 and 6.
At each of the three stages, children will be following programmes of study laid down by the Department for Education and Skills known as the National Curriculum.
If you would like any further information about the curriculum, please contact Miss Halley, our Curriculum Leader.
The National Curriculum
English, Maths and Science remain very important and are considered the core subjects in both primary and secondary education. The National Curriculum sets out in some detail what must be taught in each of these subjects, and they will take up a substantial part of your child’s learning week. Alongside these are the familiar foundation subjects: Art, Computing, Design & Technology, Foreign Languages (age 7+ only), Geography, History, Music, and Physical Education. For these foundation subjects, the details in the curriculum are significantly briefer: schools have much more flexibility regarding what they cover in these subjects.
Much of the publicity about the changes to the curriculum has focussed on ‘higher expectations’ in various subjects, and it is certainly the case that in some areas the content of the new primary curriculum is significantly more demanding than in the past. For example, in mathematics there is now much greater focus on the skills of arithmetic and also on working with fractions. In science, a new unit of work on evolution is introduced for Year 6; work which would have previously been studied in secondary school. In English lessons there will now be more attention paid to the study of grammar and spelling; an area which was far less notable in previous curricula.
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The National Curriculum Framework |
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Parents Complete Guide to the National Curriculum |
Curriculum Planning Documentation
Curriculum Leads
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Subject |
Subject Lead |
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English |
Miss Butterworth / Mrs Kumah / Mrs Anwar |
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Maths |
Mrs Langmead / Miss Turner |
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Science |
Mr. Atkin |
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Religious Education |
Mrs Langmead |
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Physical Education |
Mrs Widdall |
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History |
Miss Halley |
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Geography |
Miss Parnell |
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Art |
Mrs Riley |
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Design Technology |
Miss Turner |
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Music |
Miss Westerman |
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Computing |
Mr. Green |
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Modern Foreign Language |
Miss Parnell |
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PSHE & RSE |
Miss Howard |
Metacognition and Self-regulated Learning
Evidence suggests the use of metacognitive strategies which get pupils to think about their own learning can be worth the equivalent of an additional +7 months progress when used well. This guidance report reviews the best available research to offer teachers and senior leaders practical advice on how to develop their pupils’ metacognitive skills and knowledge. We have used the findings of this report to inform the development of our Curriculum. Please use the link to find out more.
Teacher Feedback to Improve Pupil Learning
All school leaders understand the importance of providing meaningful feedback. Done well, it supports pupil progress, building learning, addressing misunderstandings, and thereby closing the gap between where a pupil is and where the teacher wants them to be.
This guidance report aims to focus on what really matters: the principles of good feedback.
The guidance report is based on the best available international evidence, in addition to a review of current practice, and refined through consultation with teachers and other experts. We have used the findings of this report to inform the development of our Curriculum. Please use the link to find out more.
Our Curriculum in Pictures
Please use the links below to visit our Curriculum Gallery for each subject.
National Assessments
Reception
Year 1
Year 4
