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
Saving the World
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
Saving the World
Indian Spice
The Home Front
Year 3 / 4
Meet the Flintstones
Transport (How do we trade?)
Tomb Raiders (Egypt)
Saving the World
World Kitchen
Crime and Punishment
Year 5 / 6
Greece Lightning
Britain at Play
Mexico and the Mayans
Saving the World
Out of This World
Natural Disasters

Teaching of Religious Education

Byfield School is a community school, it was the first school in Northamptonshire to be established by residents of the village rather than a church organisation, to serve the children of the community.   We still see Religious Education as an important aspect of our curriculum. It gives opportunity to chance to learn about a range of religions, develop awareness of children's own beliefs, values and commitments and to share experiences.  
Byfield School follows the Northamptonshire RE agreed syllabus.  This has the aim of teaching children about a range of religions, as well as developing thier own beliefs in order to become responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society. Children have a weekly RE lesson which covers all major religions.  We invite a range of different religious into assemblies and lessons.  For more information on this Syllabus please follow the link below:
https://www3.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/children-families-education/schools-and-education/information-for-school-staff/curriculum-and-resources/Pages/religious-education--agreed-syllabus.aspx