Topic Based Curriculum
For the rest of the curriculum we use a topic based approach based on the Prospectus Curriculum, which we have adapted so that it meets our school vision and the needs of our children. Our connected curriculum is structured into half termly themed Learning Units for each year. It covers Foundation subjects and is fully mapped to cover the National Curriculum requirements. National Curriculum Science units are linked in to the themes. We believe using these themes increases pupil's enjoyment, knowledge and understanding and develops a lifelong love of learning.
Year A |
Term 1 History Focus |
Term 2 Geography Focus |
Term 3 History Focus |
Term 4 Whole School |
Term 5 |
Term 6 |
Reception |
All About Me. Fairy Tales. |
Animals who live in Hot and Cold Counties |
Dinosaurs |
Europe Holidays |
From Field to Fork |
Minibeasts / Jungles |
Year 1 / 2 |
Toys |
Poles Apart |
History of Flight |
Europe Landmarks and Monuments |
Wonder Woman (Queen Elizabeth 1st and Victoria) |
Pioneers - Innovative Individuals in Science and History |
Year 3 / 4 |
Byfield During the Wars |
Extreme Survival |
Roman Rule |
Europe Culture |
Britain from the Air |
Reign over us |
Year 5 / 6 |
Byfield During the Wars |
Wild Waters (Rivers and Coasts) |
Invaders - Saxons and Vikings |
Europe The European Union |
Borders and Barriers |
Shakespeares Britain |
Year B |
Term 1 History |
Term 2 Geography |
Term 3 History |
Term 4 Whole School |
Term 5 |
Term 6 |
Reception |
All About Me Fairy Tales |
Animals in Hot and Cold Countries |
Dinosaurs |
TBC |
From Field to Fork |
Minibeasts / Jungles |
Year 1 / 2 |
School Days - What was school like in the past? |
Get Out of My Swamp! |
London's Burning |
TBC |
Indian Spice |
The Home Front |
Year 3 / 4 |
Meet the Flintstones |
Transport (How do we trade?) |
Tomb Raiders (Egypt) |
TBC |
World Kitchen |
Crime and Punishment |
Year 5 / 6 |
Greece Lightning |
Britain at Play |
Mexico and the Mayans |
TBC |
Out of This World |
Natural Disasters |
