Curriculum Overview
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”
― Malala Yousafzai
We believe at Oakleaf Primary School we provide a bespoke curriculum which nurtures a love of learning. We aim to deliver a curriculum that has been designed to allow pupils to become increasingly proficient in developing progressive, lifelong learning skills. The intention of our curriculum is that, following their primary school journey, all Year 6 pupils will have the following skills;
Learners will:
· Be inspired to have a love of learning. They will be reflective learners with enquiring minds.
· Communicate effectively through spoken and written forms using rich and varied vocabulary.
· Be able to make links between previous learning and new knowledge and skills.
· Be respectful and resilient learners with the confidence to speak out for what is right.
· Think creatively to solve problems independently and collaboratively.
· Have the ability to lead and recognise their personal strengths and areas for development
· Be responsible and reflective citizens with an understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe.
· Be able to make active and healthy lifestyle choices.
· Use the local, natural environment to enhance their learning.
· Have an awareness of global and national issues.
· Have an appreciation and understanding of our diverse and creative world.
In order to facilitate the above, we believe that topics should be based upon a schema. Schema theory states that all knowledge is organised into units. A schema is, therefore, a conceptual system for understanding knowledge. A subject schema is a way of organising knowledge in a meaningful way; it is an appreciation of how facts are connected and the ways in which they are connected. A schema is distinct from information, which is just isolated facts that have no organisational basis or links.
We have taken the National Curriculum and personalised its endeavours to our learners, considering local context and adapting it to the needs, adding breadth and excitement to the lessons which are all underpinned by our attributes: Ambitious, Community and Compassionate
We know our learners well and use that knowledge and understanding to support the learner’s learning as they move from EYFS to Year 6. We have thought very carefully about the schemes available to support our children and have chosen ones which add depth as well as breadth. The sources of the curriculum can be found below:
Sources of the curriculum
We aim to ensure that there is a consistent approach to learning from EYFS to Year 6.
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EYFS |
School devised – based on the EYFS Framework |
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Phonics |
Little Wandle |
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Early Reading |
Little Wandle |
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Reading |
School devised – reading plan and HfL Reading Fluency project |
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Writing |
HfL Essential Writing |
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Maths |
White Rose |
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Science |
School devised * |
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History |
School devised * and Historical association |
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Geography |
School devised * and Royal Geographic Society |
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RE |
Discovery RE |
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PSHE |
Jigsaw |
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RSE |
Jigsaw |
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Music |
Charanga |
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PE |
Get Set 4 PE |
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Art |
Kapow |
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DT |
Kapow |
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Computing |
Kapow |
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MFL |
Language Angels |
*All school devised plans have been written under consultation with our secondary schools in the Trust
Should you wish for more information on the curriculum please email admin@oakleafprimary.co.uk
