Curriculum

We believe that the purpose of education is to bring about goodness: human flourishing.  We believe that to do this, our curriculum should be broad and balanced; it should build knowledge, encourage independence, curiosity and creativity; produce collaborators, innovators, leaders and, above all, it should help our children to understand what it means to be a decent human being.

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

In our Reception class, playful teaching challenges children to become independent, motivated learners who are full of curiosity about the world around them. Within our fun, happy and secure environment, our children experience consistent teaching, engaging hands-on learning and a child-centred curriculum that ensures the consistent development of skills across all areas of learning. Children are encouraged to explore, take risks, and form positive relationships with their peers in a setting that celebrates the uniqueness of every child.               

Primary Curriculum (KS1 and KS2)

Our curriculum is knowledge rich. All aspects of the curriculum have been designed with progression in mind; this ensures that children build on existing skills and knowledge, which, over time, enables them to know more and remember more.

Our curriculum is built around the objectives set out in the National Curriculum, which covers the core subjects: English, Mathematics and Science, and the foundation subjects: Computing, History, Geography, Art and Design, Design Technology, Music, Physical Education, Languages (Spanish), Citizenship (including PSHE and RSHE) and Religious Education.

Our curriculum focuses significantly on the core areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, maths and science.   These underpin all of our topics and are key to providing our children with the skills needed to access a wide range of learning.

Foundation subjects are delivered using a mastery model where children are able to explore content in increasing depth and complexity as they move through school.  Knowledge and skills are developed through topics that begin with a philosophical enquiry question.  This approach allows us to make connections across the curriculum, whilst also developing the children’s understanding of what makes each subject distinct and unique.   

We also enrich our curriculum and seek to bring learning alive through school themed days, visits, visitors and clubs. Please read our "and the learning goes on guide" below for further details.

Tapestry Online Learning Journal

Parents are reminded to log into Tapestry to find details of your child's current learning and home learning challenges: https://tapestryjournal.com/s/leigh-st-johns-ce-primary-school 

Below are some examples of how we communicate with parents regarding what children will be learning in school and the home learning challenges we would like them to complete to support their in-school work.