English
In order to encourage all pupils to see themselves as readers and writers, we will:
- Empower them with a secure foundation.
- Provide them with access to engaging texts and inviting reading spaces.
- Immerse them in rich language and vocabulary throughout the school day.
- Encourage independent thought, brave ideas and open imagination through a broad, challenging curriculum and wider experiences.
- Provide regular opportunities for both new learning and deliberate practice of reading fluency, phonics, spelling and grammar.
- Assess learning frequently with robust tracking so that vulnerable learners.
- Have consistently high expectations of letter formation and presentation.
- Build resilience, independent editing skills and writing stamina.
This will enable pupils to:
- Explore the world of text, become creative thinkers, and record their ideas, thoughts and opinions.
- Develop a love of reading, a desire to explore and discover the world (both real and imagined) around them, and to develop a deeper knowledge of themselves and others.
- Appreciate carefully considered spoken and written word and will enjoy replicating and practicing this themselves.
- Learn without limits across subjects and for life-long curiosity.
- Become fluent readers enabling them to enjoy and understand the texts they read.
- Receive support swiftly or be challenges to aspire beyond and reach deeper levels of understanding.
- Communicate their ideas clearly and confidently.
- Have the stamina and perseverance to produce longer pieces that accurately reflect their understanding and ability.
At Burbage Primary, we are passionate about the opportunities reading can provide and the doors it can open for our pupils. Reading is given high importance across all aspects of teaching and learning. All children will be supported to read with fluency, confidence and understanding as swiftly as possible. Together we will nurture a passion for reading and writing.
Maths
In order to encourage all children to see themselves as mathematicians, we will:
- Provide the children with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding which will be required for further study and for adult life
- Provide frequent opportunities for both new learning and deliberate practice of fluency, problem solving and reasoning
- Inspire confidence in all children with mathematics through ‘can do’ beliefs and attitudes
- Develop an appreciation of the fascination of discovering patterns and understanding how things work.
This will enable them to:
- Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics so that they develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately
- Solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of problems with increasing sophistication, including in unfamiliar contexts and to model real-life scenarios
- Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry and develop and present a justification, argument or proof using mathematical language
- Have an appreciation of number and number operations, which enables mental calculations and written procedures to be performed efficiently, fluently and accurately
At Burbage Primary School, mathematics is taught daily. We foster positive ‘can do’ attitudes, believe all children can achieve in mathematics, and teach for secure and deep understanding of mathematical concepts. We use mistakes and misconceptions as an essential part of learning and provide challenge through rich and sophisticated problems before acceleration through new content.
Science
Science teaching at Burbage aims to give children a strong understanding of the world around them whilst acquiring specific skills and knowledge. Science is taught as Biology, Chemistry or Physics topics which are structured as series of key enquiry questions. These topics are revisited and developed throughout their time at school to ensure continuity and progression. Specialist vocabulary is introduced at the beginning of each topic and built up across each key stage and concepts are taught by focussing on the scientific enquiry questions. This allows children to build on their prior knowledge, increase engagement and enjoyment for further learning whilst embedding this knowledge into the long-term memory. Scientific enquiry skills are embedded within each topic the children study to develop and use a range of skills including observation, planning and investigation to become independent learners in exploring possible answers to our key enquiry questions. Our aim is for all children to enjoy, engage and be curious of the world around them as active learners.
Geography
Burbage Primary school aims to provide our children with a high-class geography education that inspires curiosity, enriches ambitions and equips everyone with the skills and knowledge to interact with the world in which they live. The content of the geography curriculum will focus on developing place and locational knowledge to enhance and deepen an understanding of the world’s physical and human processes. Through geographic skills, fieldwork and educational visits our children will increasingly grow their local and worldwide knowledge in order to develop a strong global citizens.
History
Burbage Primary School aims to provide high-quality history education that opens up our children’s knowledge and understanding of our fascinating world, both past and present. The content of the History curriculum focuses on developing knowledge of significant aspects of history to enhance and allow our children to make historical connections of people and events from past and present, local and regional, national and international. Through historical enquiries and analysis our children will grow chronological narratives of local and wider world events. They will develop an understanding of historical concepts that have shaped people’s lives and the world in which we live today. Together these knowledge and skills will develop our children’s critical thinking and help them to question the influences of the past on decisions today.
Modern Foreign Languages
Learning a second language in primary school provides children with essential skills. In our school, we make sure we give children the opportunity to learn a different language, to ask and answer questions and to build their confidence. Through teaching a second language, we promote a broader intercultural understanding, respecting others learning the similarities and differences.
Religious Education
Our R.E curriculum has a significant role for the development of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. We promote respect and open-mindedness towards others with different faiths and beliefs and encourage pupils to develop their sense of identity and belonging through self-awareness and reflection. We will engage, inspire, challenge and encourage pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to answer challenging questions. We will also explore different religious beliefs, values and traditions and develop a more rigorous understanding of the numerous religious traditions, beliefs and practices that are followed in our multi-cultural society. We want them to know how religious education promotes understanding and enables pupils to combat prejudice, preparing them for adult life, employment and lifelong learning.
Music & Drama
Our children will gain a firm understanding of musical concepts through a variety of experiences. Children will learn about the structure and organisation of music using the correct terminology and will listen to and analyse music from different time-periods and cultures. All children will learn to play at least one tuned instrument and will also experience playing a range of others, both tuned and untuned. Through singing, playing and composing, children will develop a strong sense of rhythm, musical notation and collaboration.
We believe that drama performances enrich the children’s experience in school and all Infants perform in our annual Nativity musical at Christmas time. In addition our Y3/4 children perform at Easter and the Y6 end of summer performance is always a real treat.
PE, Dance and Sport
We provide a high-quality physical education curriculum that inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. We provide high quality teaching in a wide range of physical activities. Through these opportunities, we aim to build the notion of resilience, persistence, concentration, fairness and respect. Our curriculum is devised to promote a physically active lifestyle; it enhances our pupils’ creative, intellectual, physical, mental, emotional and social development.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education (SMSC)
As part of SMSC education, our children are taught to:
- Explore beliefs and experience; respect faiths, feelings and values; enjoy learning about oneself, others and the surrounding world; use imagination and creativity; reflect.
- Recognise right and wrong; respect the law; understand consequences; investigate moral and ethical issues; offer reasoned views.
- Use a range of social skills; participate in the local community; appreciate diverse viewpoints; participate, volunteer and cooperate; resolve conflict; engage with the British values of democracy, the rule of law, liberty, respect and tolerance.
- Appreciate cultural influences; appreciate the role of Britain’s parliamentary system; participate in culture opportunities; understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity.
Our Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) education is woven through the work of the school: through our ethos, vision and values, as well as throughout the curriculum and our daily act of worship. As part of our core values, we welcome children into our school of all cultures, faiths and beliefs. We teach children to respect themselves, others and the world around them with openness, honesty and integrity.
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education
Computing
Computing at Burbage Primary School intends to develop ‘thinkers of the future’ through a modern, ambitious and relevant education in computing. Children’s lives are now surrounded by computers at both home and school, because of this we want to equip pupils to use computational thinking and creativity that will enable them to become active participants in the digital world. It is important to us that the children understand how to use the ever-changing technology feeling confident using various devices and digital contexts. Whilst widen children’s understanding, we want to ensure they understand the advantages and disadvantages associated with online experiences. As well as children developing as respectful, responsible and confident users of technology, we want them to be aware of measures that can be taken to keep themselves and others safe online. Beyond teaching computing in blocked units throughout the year, we give pupils the opportunity to apply and develop what they have learnt across wider learning in the curriculum.
Design and Technology
At Burbage Primary school our vision is to inspire and nurture therefore, our Design and technology curriculum aims to inspire pupils to be innovative and creative thinkers who have an appreciation for the product design cycle through ideation, creation, and evaluation. We want pupils to develop the confidence to take risks, through drafting design concepts, modelling, and testing and to be reflective learners who evaluate their work and the work of others. Through our scheme of work, we aim to build an awareness of the impact of design and technology on our lives and encourage pupils to become resourceful, enterprising citizens who will have the skills to contribute to future design advancements. Our Design and technology scheme of work enables pupils to meet the end of key stage attainment targets in the National curriculum and the aims also align with those in the National curriculum. EYFS (Reception) units provide opportunities for pupils to work towards the Early Learning Goals.
Design and Technology Curriculum