Our Creative Curriculum
A curriculum that challenges, engages and motivates children.
We work hard to make learning fun for everyone. Children are encouraged to develop their independence and become creative learners. Every half-term the classroom learning environments are changed to represent their new topic.
Children study all subjects through a main text as we encourage all to become avid readers. Educational visits offer exciting opportunities to support topics, which brings learning to life.
Mrs. Glover – Vice Principal
Subject Pathways
Our subject pathways outline the journey a child will take from Year 1 to Year 6
Curriculum Overview
Developing confident, young citizens who are given every opportunity to reach their full potential.
We do this through providing high quality education in a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment where children flourish and feel loved, valued and respected.
Through a broad and personalised learning programme the children build on prior knowledge and are immersed in subject specific lessons. The children learn skills to create a variety of outcomes becoming Scientists, Writers, Musicians or Designers in the process.
Through the use of 1-1 iPads we strive to provide opportunities for children to develop as independent and critical thinkers, giving them the choice of using the format they feel is best to exhibit their skills and knowledge.
We develop children’s spiritual dimension by fostering a sense of wonder, joy and amazement. We work consistently within the Christian ethos of a Church of England School by promoting respect and tolerance of others and of their beliefs; pride in themselves and their achievements, and care and consideration for the environment.
Kingsland has been commended for the strength of its relationships between all stakeholders. We understand that relationships are essential for success and our staff are fully committed and a passionate team of professionals.
We have taken a strategic approach to the introduction of a newly revised curriculum. Leaders in school will carefully monitor and evaluate the implementation and impact of each curriculum subject area over a three year programme alongside consistent monitoring of the English and Maths curriculum.
Curriculum Topics 2023/24
Year One
- Autumn: Now and Then
- Spring: Toys from the Past
- Summer: Travellers
Year Two
- Autumn: What Can We Learn From Events In The Past?
- Spring: Our Britain
- Summer: Beside the Seaside
Year Three
- Autumn: The UK
- Spring: Stone Age - Iron Age
- Summer: Ancient Egypt
Year Four
- Autumn: The World of Chocolate
- Spring: The Roman Empire
- Summer: Planet Earth
Year Five
- Autumn: Space & The USA
- Spring: Vikings
- Summer: Ancient Greece
Year Six
- Autumn: World War 2
- Spring: Victorians
- Summer: The Titanic
Curriculum Review Plan
2023-24
- Art
- Geography
- History
- Design & Technology
2024-25
- Music
- Modern Foreign Languages
- PSHE
- Outdoor Learning
2026-27
- Science
- Religious Education
- Computing
- Physical Education
Maths
We follow a clearly structured teaching and learning process that helps ensure every child masters each maths concept.
The curriculum is broken down into core concepts, which enables a step by step, strong foundation of cumulative knowledge and understanding to be built. It helps children make sense of the numbers, patterns and shapes they see in the world around them, offers ways of handling data in an increasingly digital world and makes a crucial contribution to their development as successful learners.
The teaching of mathematics introduces children to concepts, skills and thinking that are essential in everyday life and support learning across the curriculum. Children discover how mathematics contributes to our economy, society and culture. It stimulates curiosity, fosters creativity and equips children with the skills they need in life.
English
We intend to develop children to be confident writers, communicators and fluent readers. We aim to teach our children to speak clearly, to convey their ideas fluently and confidently and to ask questions.
The ability to read and write effectively and understand these skills has a direct impact upon progress and attainment in all areas of the curriculum and also upon a child’s self esteem, well-being and motivation to learn. We immerse children into quality texts to instil a love for reading, a passion for adventure and a confidence to explore their own imagination.
Reading
At Kingsland, we provide language-rich classroom environments and a curriculum where children are exposed to high quality language in varying forms. We aim to get all our children reading for pleasure and promote this through extra activities, including; World book week, reading challenges, Shakespeare workshops and author/illustrator visits.
This is also supported by the teaching of phonics through the Read Write Inc programme across the Early Years and Key Stage One. Phonic awareness helps the development of reading by segmenting and blending sounds. Daily phonics teaching combines the teaching of sounds required with the introduction of texts linked to the children’s level of development.
Once children have completed the Read Write Inc. programme, they access the Collins Big Cat Reading scheme, which enables them to choose their own books. In Key Stage two daily whole class guided reading sessions cover fiction and non-fiction books, where high quality texts from Pathways to Read are used.
Writing
We develop writing skills so that our children have the stamina and ability to write at age expected standards. To support children in moving towards independent writing, we provide a wide range of activities including use of film and imagery, modelled, shared and guided writing, peer editing and discussion.
We use the Pathways to Write programme where each unit of work is delivered using a high quality text. Writing skills are built up through repetition and children apply these skills in a variety of writing activities. There are many opportunities for widening children’s vocabulary through the units and this builds on the extensive work we do as a school to provide our children with rich and varied vocabulary.
Science
At Kingsland we believe Science is important because our world depends on it.
Our children will become scientists through curiosity, questioning and explanation of natural phenomenon. As our young children discover the world around them the more they will gain excitement and learn about the ‘magic’ of Science.
We have a unique opportunity to install a love of Science by harnessing a child’s natural curiosity.
As teachers we will encourage curiosity, awe and wonder of Science. We will encourage children to ask questions, seek answers, collect data and conduct investigations ensuring science becomes a way of thinking and a platform from which to understand our world. Through a scientific enquiry based approach critical thinking skills will be applied as they learn through investigative experiences and active involvement. Across the curriculum through the high quality teaching of the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics we will be preparing the scientists of the future.
Computing
Technology is changing the lives of everyone. Through the teaching of computing we intend to equip children to participate in a rapidly-changing world where work and leisure activities are increasingly transformed by technology.
We enable our children to find, explore, analyse, exchange and present information. Computing skills are a major factor in enabling children to be confident, creative and independent learners. Computers have become a part of everyday life. For most of us, technology is essential to our daily lives, at home and at work. ‘Computational Thinking’ is a skill children must be taught in order to provide them with essential knowledge and skills that will enable them to participate effectively in the digital world.
Computing is an integral part of modern day life and therefore provides a wealth of learning opportunities, explicitly within computing and also across other curriculum subjects. Through the integration of computing technology throughout the curriculum children’s computational thinking is developed, improving their ability to solve problems in a creative, logical and collaborative way – through repeated programming opportunities and opportunities to build understanding and apply the concepts of computer science, information technology and digital literacy.
Geography
We will provide a high quality Geography education which inspires curiosity and fascination about the world.
We will teach them about globally significant places, both terrestrial and marine, to equip pupils with a wide knowledge about people and places. Children will be taught about both physical and human characteristics in various locations to provide them with knowledge of natural and human environments. Using this knowledge, they will be able to understand how physical and human geographical features of the world are independent and change over time.
Over time children will develop competency in their geographical skills in order to collect, analyse and communicate with a range of data including their own gathered through fieldwork experiences. This will allow them to deepen their understanding of various geographical processes, whilst also allowing them to understand about the formation and use of some landscapes and environments.
These well developed skills will allow them to interpret a range of sources of information including maps, diagrams and aerial photographs in preparation for future aspirations and experiences. Teachers at Kingsland will teach children to adequately communicate geographical information in various ways, including digitally, using maps and writing which will allow them to deepen their understanding of Geography.
Art
Through the teaching of Art we are able to present difficult concepts visually, making them more easy to understand and allowing the children to access an entire world through colour, techniques and materials.
The teaching of Art helps children with the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness. Art throughout our school will allow opportunities for all children, and staff, to become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and a range of art techniques. Children will develop critical thinking skills whilst investing art, both old and new, enabling them to design and reflect on their own pieces of work.
The teaching of Art helps children with the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness. Art throughout our school will allow opportunities for all children, and staff, to become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and a range of art techniques. Children will develop critical thinking skills whilst investing art, both old and new, enabling them to design and reflect on their own pieces of work.
Design & Technology
Design & Technology is an inspiring and practical subject that encourages children to think creatively to solve problems both as individuals and as a team.
We encourage children to use their creativity and imagination, to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems, whilst considering the end users needs and wants. We aim to, wherever possible, link work cross curricular.
Through creative and practical activities, we teach the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in the process of designing and making. Children generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional diagrams and computer aided design.
Children here select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks accurately like cutting, shaping, joining and finishing. Children get to work with a variety of materials, textiles and ingredients. Children are taught how to evaluate their ideas and products against their own criteria and consider how they could improve their work.
History
Our children will develop a passion for history as we provide them with real life experiences to ignite their interest in an active and creative way.
This is achieved by implementing themed days along with weaving in other subject areas such as Geography and art. Mapping learning always focuses on the skills and knowledge which needs to be taught, as well as providing enrichment opportunities to encourage children to ask perceptive questions, weigh evidence and think critically. Through the teaching of history we strive towards our children understanding the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, the process of change and the challenges of their own time.
Modern Foreign Languages
We believe that learning a Modern Foreign Language provides a valuable educational, social and cultural enriching experience for our children.
Languages help develop communication skills including key skills of speaking and listening and extends their knowledge of how another language works.
The language skills developed both verbal and written will aid children when abroad and widen their opportunities while at high school and beyond. The natural links between languages and the wider curriculum enhance the whole teaching and learning experience.
Music
We teach our pupils to deepen their knowledge and passion for Music using a holistic approach.
The related skills of playing, singing, listening and creating music are introduced and revisited throughout each year group, resulting in deeper and richer musical outcomes.
We would like to broaden their musical experiences and give them opportunities to experience music from different periods, genres and styles and offer pupils the chance to listen, perform, review and evaluate a range of musical opportunities.
We would like to link technology with these skills allowing our children to have fun and explore their talents. We aim to remove barriers to create the confidence in children to believe in the possibility a musical career. Music should engage and inspire pupils to release their creative sides and develop their critical thinking skills and ultimately their love of music!
Physical Education
Physical Education is important as it teaches the children to improve the quality of their life.
Through consistent activity and exercise, children boost their stamina and enhance their ability to concentrate and focus. Through Physical Education we aim to follow a sequential, developmental curriculum that progressively builds on past experiences and incorporates new experiences.
Through the teaching of Physical Education we challenge and inspire children to achieve, improve their health and develop positive relationships.
Our children are offered opportunities to compete in competitive sports and activities through inter and intra competitions. Through continuous CPD for all staff, we ensure that staff are confident in delivering quality P.E sessions, promoting successful learning experiences and encouraging children to become confident participants in sport, enabling children to develop creativity and cooperative and competitive skills. Children are encouraged to develop leadership skills in order to build character and through the notion of fair play, honest competition and good sportsmanship, values of fairness and respect are embedded.
P.S.H.E
A high quality education in Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) will involve pupils developing a greater insight into themselves and each other.
Through carefully crafted discussions and activities, they will explore a range of different types of feelings and examine their personal relationships at home and at school. Pupils will be encouraged to view themselves as a valued and unique member of society, with their own individual set of strengths.
They will acquire practical ways in which they can keep themselves safe in the modern world, including how they can keep themselves safe online. Learning will take place through a variety of different means, including discussion and drama. Pupils will be encouraged to think critically about some of their own pre existing mindsets in order to approach tasks with greater levels of positivity. They will also develop their listening skills and awareness of how to display a respectful attitude towards others.
Religious Education
Our lessons involve pupils gaining a clear understanding of the main principals of Christianity and a variety of other world religions, namely Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism.
Pupils will acquire this understanding both through classroom learning and first hand experiences.
They will have the opportunity to observe and handle key religious artefacts and visit religious buildings in order to enhance their learning. Teaching should equip pupils with the confidence to express their religious views freely as part of classroom discussions and to generate further, deeper questions linked to faith and philosophical enquiry.
A curiosity within pupils and an acceptance of differing beliefs should be fostered at all times. As children progress in their understanding, they will compare and contrast different religions and some of their central belief systems. Close links to English skills including reading, writing and speaking and listening will be cultivated throughout.
Teaching will be completed sensitively at all times, with an awareness of the different beliefs and attitudes that may be in operation within the classroom.
Relationship & Sex Education
Good relationships are fundamental to our ethos and our success in being a happy, caring and safe school. Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is lifelong learning about relationships, emotions, looking after ourselves, different families, sex, sexuality and sexual health.
We aim for the children in our school to acquire the appropriate knowledge, develop their skills and form positive beliefs, values and attitudes. RSE has a key part to play in the personal, social, moral and spiritual development of young people. We follow the principles and guides as laid out in the Church Of England document 'Valuing all God's Children'. We educate our children about the diverse world in which we live as well as how to behave and live in a healthy manner, safeguarding the wellbeing of ourselves and those we love.
If you would like more information about our curriculum, please contact the school office.