In Early Years, we follow the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, and structure teaching accordingly.

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In KS1 & 2, we start with the National Curriculum and make sure that what is to be taught in the latter is covered by our curriculum design. We have comprehensive schemes of learning in place that clearly defines what is taught when and in each subject. These are underpinned by knowledge organisers and threshold concepts.

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Maths is taught in KS1/2 via the White Rose scheme and repetitive skills review. It is progressively linked to the National Curriculum. We also use Big CLIC maths to aid retrieval practice in starter activities and booster sessions.

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The PE scheme of learning has been hand built by an experienced PE teacher who leads Primary PE development across a range of schools in the area. It is built sequentially to meet the National Curriculum requirements, while ensuring that children develop a love for physical activity and develop skills in a range of sports.

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Religious education follows the Nottinghamshire locally agreed syllabus and is supplemented by philosophical enquiry throughout the year using P4C principles.

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We use the Novel Study approach to the teaching of English. We spend up to a term reading a novel. Our learning environments are converted to reflect the novel we are studying, getting children excited and ready to learn. The text is explored through the use of immersive learning experiences, drama, speaking and listening activities language development, grammar sessions and shared reading activities. All of these then lead up to a carefully planned writing outcome. Reading is taught through sequential phonics and common comprehension teaching approaches

A long-term overview gives objectives in detail for all subjects except English, Maths, RE and PE (who have their own maps /schemes).

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Knowledge is developed through teaching that includes principles of repetition and interrogation for eventual long-term memory retention, and supported by Knowledge Organisers in History, Science and Geography.

Progression is ensured via Subject Skills Progression lists for Key Stages 1 and 2 (KS2 split into Upper and Lower) from which learning objectives are taken for termly planning and the interlinking of concept teaching across both Key Stages.

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We have a curriculum council in place, and this is used to review the impact of teaching on children’s long-term knowledge in each subject. Plans and curriculum are revised accordingly.

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‘Cultural Capital’ development - the body of knowledge children need to succeed in life - is also supported through the incorporation in the curriculum of the Bramble Pledge- this includes educational visits and experiences including residential visits, touring theatre group pantomimes, author visits, charity fundraising as well as a plethora of school-based activities such as forest school and visiting guests.

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