Our Curriculum Subjects
“Senior leaders have ensured that there is a well-crafted curriculum in place across all subjects. Teachers follow the curriculum carefully so that they design learning that helps pupils to build on what they already know. Teachers question pupils effectively to check on their knowledge before moving on to new content. Teachers also ensure that they verify what pupils have learned at the end of each unit of work to help inform the way in which their next steps in learning are taught”
At Hursthead Juniors, our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum, with each subject following a clear Knowledge and Skills Progression (KSP) to ensure the children are building on prior knowledge and developing key skills. In every subject, there is a strong emphasis on adaptive teaching, to ensure that every child makes progress and meets their potential.
English
“Leaders have put in place an effective phonics curriculum to support pupils with gaps in their early reading knowledge...... Older pupils read with intonation and a deeper understanding of the texts they have read. They enjoy the texts they read and have developed a love of reading for pleasure. ”
In English, we have created Learning Journeys to teach writing with a focus on audience and purpose. We use Non Nonsense Phonics (validated SSP programme), alongside decodable readers (eg Talisman series) and Rapid and Code schemes. We teach reading through whole class reading comprehension lessons, based on VIPERS comprehension skills.
Maths
In Maths, we follow the White Rose Hub Scheme of Learning.
PSHE
In PSHE, we teach a spiral curriculum, based on the PSHE Association.
Geography, History and Science
We teach Geography, History and Science through half-termly topics (termly in Year 6), based around a key question and linked to the KSP documents. See the Year Group Overviews on Our Curriculum page.
Art
In art, we follow a teaching sequence of “Analyse – experiment – create – assess”, linked to the KSP.
Design and Technology
In D&T, we follow the design cycle of “Investigate- plan-create- evaluate” , linked to the KSP, and complete three projects each year.
Computing
In computing, we have created a scheme of work, written with Hi-Impact, linked to the KSP, which includes e-safety lessons and Code Studio lessons.
PE
In PE, we have started using GetSet4PE for our curriculum lessons. Our KSP document is currently under review for PE.
Foreign Languages
In Foreign Languages, we teach Spanish, through iLanguages lessons, linked to the KSP.
Music
In music, we follow the KAPOW scheme of work, linked to the KSP, with some thematic links.
Religious Education and World Views
In RE and Worldviews, we follow Stockport’s Agreed Syllabus.