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

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

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

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