Curriculum Overview
Introduction
Whilst following the DfE National Curriculum, as a school we aim to develop lively enquiring minds with the ability to question and argue rationally. We aim to enable our children to be well motivated both mentally and physically for success in the wider world.
- Enable children to acquire understanding, knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and enjoyment in a fast-changing world.
- Enable children to use language and number effectively.
- Develop personal moral values, respect for religious beliefs and values, an under-standing of other races, religions and cultures.
- Value human achievement and aspirations.
- Develop their own spirituality, creativity and aesthetic awareness.
- Find pleasure in learning and experience success.
Involve children in their own learning and self-assessment. Emphasis is placed on first hand experience and opportunities are used to take children out of school on visits, whilst outside speakers and experts are invited in to talk to the children.
Medium Term Plans Cycle A and B
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
More Curriculum Links:
EYFS End of Year Expectations Link
KS2 Swimming Data for Hawksworth CE Primary Link
Subject Summary
Literacy
We put great emphasis on the teaching of reading skills from Reception to Year 6 as part of our daily routine, including guided reading sessions. We have a wide range of reading scheme books, providing children with modern, up-to-date and interesting books. We aim to develop confidence in all areas of the children’s writing development. By the end of Key Stage 2, we expect children to be competent writers using accurate and at times complex punctuation, spelling and grammar. The importance of speaking and listening forms a key part of the curriculum and provide opportunities across the curriculum for children to engage in a variety of situations where they can develop confidence in presenting their views to one another.
Science
Children follow a programme of scientific study which covers four main aspects:
- Experimental and investigative science
- Life and living processes
- Materials and their properties
- Physical processes
Science is taught discretely. Our aim is to help children increase their knowledge of the world and to develop the skills of observation, recording, analysis, and interpretation through investigation. We encourage the children to devise ‘fair tests’ and introduce basic scientific methods with due regard for curiosity, healthy scepticism and critical evaluation.
Humanities
In History in Key Stage 1, the children learn about people’s lives and lifestyles. They are encouraged to draw on immediate family history and to explore the historical background and way of life of people in the past and beyond living memory. A broader, more structured understanding of people and civilizations are developed at Key Stage 2.
In Geography At Key Stage 1, the children investigate their local area and a contrasting area in the United Kingdom and abroad. They begin to ask geographical questions through the use of maps and photographs. At Key Stage 2, they investigate a greater variety of people, places and environments, both in the UK and abroad. Key skills such as following directions, map reading and map making are covered, as are weather observations, surveys and data collection.
Religious Education
The school follows the Diocese of Leeds syllabus for Religious Education and Discovery RE and Understanding Christianity.
RE in the school is based on Christianity while taking into account the rich variety of other cultures and faiths. Children are encouraged to explore their own beliefs and to develop an awareness of their own spirituality, as well as a sense of respect for the beliefs of others.
Modern Foreign Languages
Spanish is taught in our school from Year 1 onwards by a specialist Spanish Teacher, Mr Alex Hall.
Mathematics
Numeracy starts in the Foundation Stage with play activities, which develop mathematical concepts and language. From this, children move on to develop their knowledge and understanding in the key areas through calculation and problem solving activities. There is an emphasis on mental calculation with daily Mental Maths sessions from Year 1 upwards. Children are encouraged to develop problem solving skills and the ability to discuss their work and strategies used.
Information Technology (IT) and Computing
IT is used to enrich and extend learning throughout the curriculum. All learning is linked to class topics and is developed through: digital literacy - using IT to find, check and share information; digital skills - controlling and programming simulations and models, creating presentations and collecting and analysing data; e-safety - using and sharing information safely and legally; technology in the world; and technical understanding. All classes have interactive whiteboards.
Art
Children have the opportunity to experience a variety of media and techniques including drawing, painting and 3D work. They are taught to view critically and appreciate paintings and artefacts of artists and others (including each other) and will be encouraged to try out and include the styles and techniques in their world.
Design Technology
DT provides children with experiences by means of which they can discover the mechanisms of everyday objects. Children plan and make working models and evaluate and modify the results.
Music
The school provides the children opportunities to perform and compose with a variety of instruments. Recorder Clubs are held every week and music performances take place in church and in concerts.
PE
Hawksworth CE Primary School is proud to be an active school that provides an inclusive P.E. curriculum as well as a range of extra-curricular activities. We offer a wide (and changing) range of sports for the children to participate in, which help children to understand the importance of an active lifestyle (and associated health benefits) and increase their overall participation in borough wide events. Children develop a range of physical skills as well as learn traditional team sports such as basketball and dodge-ball.
We use our ring-fenced government sports grant to support the delivery and provision of P.E. and sport. The grant partially funds the work of our PE specialist, Mr Alex Hall, who teachers P.E. to all classes.
Personal, Social, Health Education and Citizenship (PSHE)
PSHE is designed to give pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy lives and become responsible citizens. At Key Stage 1 they find out about themselves as developing individuals and as members of their communities. At Key Stage 2 the children learn about themselves as growing and changing individuals. They become more mature, independent and take increasing responsibility for their decisions and actions.
Sex and Relationships Education
This area of the curriculum is treated with sensitivity and care. Children’s questions are answered with thought for their age and level of understanding. The older children are introduced to the process of puberty through sessions led by the school nurse.
Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) at Hawksworth CE Primary School
At Hawksworth we know that good learning and achieving a fulfilling life depend on much more than just strong teaching or a focus on academic progress and attainment. We pride ourselves that every member of the team considers each child's broader well-being as being of paramount importance. We therefore create opportunities and take the time to get to know the children in our care well and, when necessary, aim to support them and their families in addressing any issues in their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
MindMate Policy link link
As a child-friendly church school, Hawksworth:
- promotes Christian Values:
- reflects and realises the rights of every child;
- sees and understands the whole child in a broad context;
- is child-centred;
- is gender sensitive;
- promotes quality learning outcomes;
- provides education based on the reality of children's lives;
- is flexible and responds to diversity;
- acts to ensure inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity for all children;
- promotes mental and physical health;
- is family-focused;
- is community-based.
Hawksworth Support Network
Hawksworth CE Primary School has a multifaceted, proactive approach to supporting our children and their families, including:
- a Learning Mentor and Well-being Lead, Mrs S. Gallagher;
- a team of trained Safeguarding Leads and a Safeguarding Governor;
- teaching assistants who support specific, emotionally vulnerable children;
- a qualified SAD Events Practitioner;
- Forest School sessions for specific children run by our specially-trained teacher
- whole school assembly themes to promote and support SEMH;
- worry box and a Worry Wednesday for children to easily request support from a trusted adult;
- personal and social education lessons and circle time sessions in all year groups;
- a special, open to all Lunchtime Club: Worry Wednesday
- a comprehensive range of health and sporting activities across the curriculum and in after-school clubs.
If you would like to discuss any of the above, or how we might best support you and your child with their well-being and mental health, please speak with Mrs Gallagher our Learning Mentor.
Curriculum Days
Curriculum Days
Throughout the year we organise a wide range of curriculum days. During these days our children enjoy learning about a particular theme with a hands-on, cross-curricular approach.
2019 - 2020
Friday 6th September 2019: Enviro-forum (Year 6 and ALPT Trust schools)
Wednesday 18th September 2019: Yorkshire Music School performance and workshops for all classes.
Tuesday 1st October: Fire service in to work with Class 1 and to present a safety talk to Year 5.
Thursday 10th October 2019: Mental Health Day, Classes 1 and 2 (Inclusion Workshops) Classes 3 and 4 (Health and Happiness workshops).
Friday 11th October 2019: Northern Arts Factory, Dance, Drama and Literacy day, classes 1-4.
Wednesday 16th October 2019: Curriculum Day 1 - PHSE, classes 1-4.
Tuesday 12th November 2019: 'Odd Sock Day' assembly and workshops (Mental Health), classes 1-4.
Friday 6th December 2019: 'What's the story of Christmas...' Class 3, St Oswald's Church.
Friday 17th January 2020: Music Day and workshops for all classes.
Wednesday 22nd January 2020: Curriculum Day - Music, classes 1-4.
Friday 24th January 2020: Classes 3 and 4, Fencing workshops.
Thursday 5th March 2020: World Book Day, classes 1-4
Friday 6th March 2020: Northern Arts Factory, Dance, Drama and Literacy day, classes 1-4.
Wednesday 16th March 2020 - Curriculum Day 1 - RE, classes 1-4.
Friday 15th May 2020 - Northern Arts Factory, Dance, Drama and Literacy day, classes 1-4.
2018 - 2019
Friday 12th October 2018: Northern Arts Factory, Dance and Literacy day, classes 1-4.
Wednesday 24th October 2018: Geography Day, ‘Oceans’, cross-curricular, classes 1-4.
- Class 1 – Commotion in the Ocean, rhyming.
- Class 2 – World map, sea animals-fact files.
- Class 3- Natural disaster, Case study/diary entry, Science/Ocean temperatures.
- Class 4 – Plastic in the Oceans – Presenting an argument/persuasive letter writing/art.
Friday 16th November 2018: Online Safety Day, D: Side workshops for classes 2-4.
Friday 1st February 2019: British Values Day, classes 1-4.
Friday 1st March 2019: Northern Arts Factory, Drama classes 1-4.
Wednesday 13th March 2019: Science Day, classes 1-4.
Wednesday 8th May 2019: Class 3 ‘Outdoor Day’, led by Mrs Malir.
Friday 17th May 2019: Northern Arts Factory, Dance and Drama classes 1-4.
Wednesday 12th June 2019: Class 1 ‘Outdoor Day’, led by Mrs Malir.
Wednesday 26th June 2019: Class 2 ‘Outdoor Day’, led by Mrs Malir.
Friday 28th June 2019: Northern Arts Factory, Dance and Drama, classes 1-4.
Wednesday 3rd July 2019: Class 4 ‘Outdoor Day’, led by Mrs Malir.
2017 - 2018
Friday 10th November 2017: ‘Great Balls of Fire’ Dance, Drama, History day, classes 1-4.
Friday 24th November 2017: Art/DT day, ‘Famous Artists’, classes 1-4.
Friday 2nd February 2018: History day, ‘World War 2’, cross-curricular, classes 1-4.
Thursday 1st March 2018: World Book Day and author visit, classes 1-4
Friday 2nd March 2018: Northern Arts Factory, Dance and Drama day, classes 1-4.
Friday 23rd March 2018: Northern Arts Factory, Literacy and Drama day, classes 1-4.
Friday 8th June 2018: Northern Arts Factory, Dance and Literacy day, classes 1-4.
Thursday 12th July 2018: LM Stage School, Speaking and Drama day, classes 1-4.
