Our Thematic Curriculum
Our Thematic curriculum is designed to cover the national curriculum objectives in a range of foundation and core subjects. The thematic approach covers: science, history, geography art & design and design technology. In each of the unit plans there is a driver subject which leads the unit. The intention of this style of curriculum is to ensure that our children experience a curriculum which is relatable to their everyday lives; ensuring that the children: ‘know more’, ‘remember more’ and are able to ‘do more’.
Subjects within the thematic curriculum has dedicated subject leaders.
Science Subject Leader: Mrs J Brady
History Subject Leader: Miss L Hill
Geography Subject Leader: Miss A Pendlebury
Art & Design: Mrs WS Cathie
Design & Technology Subject Leader: Mrs A Andrews
Overview of National Curriculum coverage (by Year Group and Units)
Science Units Progression Map
Science – Working Scientifically Unit Coverage 2022
KS1 POS – Subject Coverage (Geography, History, DT and Art)
KS2 POS – Subject Coverage (Geography, History, DT and Art)
AUTUMN: (Autumn Term Unit & Subject Coverage: Whole School)
| MINDMAPS |
UNIT OVERVIEWS |
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| Year 1 | 1.1 Me, Myself and I | 1.2 Superheroes | 2.3 Fire, Fire! | 1.4 Toy Box |
| Year 2 | 2.1 Real Life Superheroes | 2.2 Wild Things | 2.3 Kings and Queens | |
| Year 3 | 3.1 Keep Calm and Carry On! | 3.2 May the Force be With You | 3.3 UK Rivers | |
| Year 4 | 4.1 What Goes in Must Come Out! | 4.2 Local History | 4.3 It’s Electric | 4.4 Dragons Den |
| Year 5 | 5.1 Materials and Mixture Madness | 5.2 Protect our Planet | 5.3 Invaders and Settlers | |
| Year 6 | 6.1 The Mayans | 6.2 Rainforests | 6.3 Light it Up | |
SPRING: (Spring Term Unit &Subject Coverage: Whole School)
| MINDMAPS |
UNIT OVERVIEWS |
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| Year 1 | 1.5 Our School, Our World | 1.6 We’re Going to The Zoo | 1.7 Explorers | |
| Year 2 | 2.4 Life in the Freezer | 2.5 Charlie and The Chocolate Factory | 2.6 Down at The Bottom of The Garden | |
| Year 3 | 3.4 Land Before Time | 3.5 It’s all Greek to Me! | 3.6 Out of Darkness | |
| Year 4 | 4.5 Living Things and Thier Habitats | 4.6 Egypitians | 4.7 Visit Manchester | |
| Year 5 | 5.4 Is There Anyone Out There | 5.5 Extreme Earth | 5.6 Life is For Living | |
| Year 6 | 6.4 Fighting Fit | 6.5 Stone Age Rocks | 6.6 Jurassic Park | |
SUMMER: (Summer Term Unit And Subject Coverage: Whole School)
| MINDMAPS |
UNIT OVERVIEWS |
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| Year 1 | 1.8 The Magic Garden | 1.9 Health Week: Ready, Set, Go | 1.10 Lets Go Camping | 1.11 Art Week: Our Differing Landscape |
| Year 2 | 2.7 Flight and Aviation | 2.8 Health Week: Eating the Right Amount of Foods | 2.9 Our Beautiful World | 2.10 Art Week: Our Differing Landscape |
| Year 3 | 3.7 Land Ahoy | 3.8 Health Week: The Sleep Factor | 3.9 Roots, Shoot and Juicy Fruits | 3.10 Art Week: Our Differing Landscape |
| Year 4 | 4.8 Good Vibrations | 4.9 Health Week: Cooking on a Budget | 4.10 Visit Italy | 4.11 Art Week: Our Differing Landscape |
| Year 5 | 5.7 Joining Forces | 5.8 Health Week: Field to Fork | 5.9 What Have the Romans Ever Done for Us? | 5.10 Art Week: Our Differing Landscape |
| Year 6 | 6.7 The Grand Prix | 6.8 Health Week: Transitions | 6.9 Rivers Deep, Mountains High | 6.10 Art Week: Our Differing Landscape |