Here at Whitehall Nursery and Infant School we follow the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum 2014, and other experiences and opportunities which best meet the learning and developmental needs of the pupils in our school.
We offer a curriculum which is broad and balanced and which builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills of all children, whatever their starting points, as they progress through each Key Stage.
The aim of our curriculum is for pupils to have the requisite skills to be successful, independent and motivated learners in readiness for their next stage of education.
Humankind
Understanding what it means to be human and how human behaviour has shaped the world.Processes
Understanding the many dynamic and physical processes that shape the world.Creativity
Understanding the creative process and how everyday and exceptional creativity can shape the world.Investigation
Understanding the importance of investigation and how this has led to significant change in the world.Materials
Understanding the properties of all matter, living and non-living.Nature
Understanding the complexities of the plant and animal species that inhabit the world.Place and space
Understanding the visual, cultural, social, and environmental aspects of places around the world.Comparison
Understanding how and why things are the same or different.Significance
Understanding why significant people, places, events and inventions matter and how they have shaped the world.Change
Understanding why and how things have changed over time.
General principlesOur curriculum will give children the opportunity to: |
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| • explore the breadth and depth of the national curriculum |
| • learn within a coherent and progressive framework |
| • develop new skills through a variety of interesting contexts |
| • see clear links between different aspects of their learning |
SMSC/FBVOur curriculum will give children the opportunity to: |
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| • Spiritual - Explore beliefs, experience and faiths, feelings and values; enjoy learning about oneself, others and the surrounding world; use imagination and creativity and reflect on experiences |
| • Moral - Recognise right and wrong and respect the law; understand consequences; investigate moral and ethical issues and offer reasoned views |
| • Social - Use a range of social skills to participate in the local community and beyond; appreciate diverse viewpoints; participate, volunteer and cooperate; resolve conflict |
| • Tolerance and respect - To respect and tolerate the opinions or behaviour of others |
Well-beingOur curriculum will give children the opportunity to: |
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| • learn in a peaceful and supportive environment |
| • learn how to respect themselves and others |
| • develop self-esteem and confidence in their abilities |
| • reflect and think mindfully about their learning |
| • build respectful friendships |
| • work in a range of groups and settings |
Pupil voiceOur curriculum will give children the opportunity to: |
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| • take part in age-appropriate discussions |
| • explore ways of becoming an active citizen |
| • make a positive contribution to the school and local community |
| • express their opinions on a range of different topics and issues |
| • say what they like and dislike about their learning |
| • take part in democratic activities across the curriculum |
PedagogyOur curriculum will be taught through a pedagogy that: |
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| • excites, promotes and sustains children’s interest |
| • enables children to reflect on and evaluate their learning |
| • enables and fosters children’s natural curiosity |
| • promotes problem solving, creativity and communication |
| • offers all children memorable experiences through their topics |
EnrichmentWe will enrich our curriculum by: |
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| • welcoming parents and carers to take part in children’s learning and experiences |
| • using quality resources in and out of the classroom |
| • holding specialist curriculum days or weeks |
| • developing partnerships with external providers that extend children’s opportunities for learning |
| • offering opportunities for children to learn outdoors |
| • providing on and off-site subject or topic related activities |