Curriculum overview

At Churchwood, we have a broad and balanced curriculum. We learn about different subjects through three topics a year. The three topics allow us to include breadth and to also delve more deeply into subjects.

The Curriculum Plan with images of the subjects

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Nursery & Reception

What topics will we be studying?

Term One	Term Two	Term Three	Term Four	Term Five	Term Six
Getting to know you / Superheroes	Getting to know you / Superheroes	Winter, Nature / Frozen	Winter, Nature / Frozen	Adaptation *	Adaptation *

* In the Early Years we adapt our planning to follow the current children’s interests and according to seasonal changes and celebrations.

What will we be learning in EYFS?

Personal, Social & Development	Building confidence to choose activities and discuss ideas Build awareness of needing help, and confidence to ask Confidence to speak in a group of familiar peers Working as part of a group, following rules where appropriate Forming positive relationships with peers and adults Playing co-operatively, taking turns
English	Use phonics to decode straightforward words Read simple sentences Discuss what has been read Use phonics knowledge to write simple words and sentences
Communication & Language	Understand use of algorithms Write & test simple programs Use logical reasoning to make predictions Organise, store, retrieve and manipulate data Communicate online safely and respectfully Recognise uses of IT outside of school
Mathematics	Count reliably with numbers up to 20 Use counting on and number knowledge for simple addition Begin to recognise and describe simple patterns Use everyday language to talk about size, position, time, etc. Use mathematical language to describe shapes and objects
Design & Technology	Design purposeful, functional & appealing products Generate, model & communicate ideas Use range of tools & materials to complete practical tasks Evaluate existing products & own ideas Build and improve structure & mechanisms Understand where food comes from
Understand The World	Talk about events in their own lives and that of their family Know about similarities and differences between communities Talk about similarities and differences between objects Make observations of plants and animals Recognise that technology is used in homes and schools
Physical Development	Developing control and coordination of movement Handling equipment and tools, including for writing Learning about healthy diet and exercise Managing their own hygiene and personal needs
Expressive Arts & Design	Experiment with songs, music and dance Use a range of artistic materials, tools and techniques Work imaginatively to create new works Represent ideas through art, music, role-play, dance and stories

What are the end of year expectations?

Read the End of Year Expectations document here.

Year 1

What topics will we be studying?

Term One	Term Two	Term Three	Term Four	Term Five	Term Six
We're Going on a Bear Hunt	Where the Wild Things Are	Can't you Sleep Little Bear?	To Infinity and Beyond	EI, EI, O!	I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside

What will we be learning in our subjects in Year 1?

English	Mathematics	Cross Curricular
Curriculum Map (Terms 1 and 2) Curriculum Map (Terms 3 and 4) Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan

What are the end of year expectations?

Read the End of Year Expectations document here.

Year 2

What topics will we be studying?

Term One	Term Two	Term Three	Term Four	Term Five	Term Six
Vroom!	Fire	Around the World	Zoo	Who's afraid of the Big Bad Book?	Gone Fishing

What will we be learning in our subjects in Year 2?

English	Mathematics	Cross Curricular
Curriculum Map (Terms 1 and 2) Curriculum Map (Terms 3 and 4) Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan

What are the end of year expectations?

Read the End of Year Expectations document here.

Year 3

What topics will we be studying?

Term One	Term Two	Term Three	Term Four	Term Five	Term Six
1066 Battle and Bayeux!	Ice Palace	Aztec Adventure	Spring has Sprung	Australia	Yo Ho Ho

What will we be learning in our subjects in Year 3?

English	Mathematics	Cross Curricular
Curriculum Map (Terms 1 and 2) Curriculum Map (Terms 3 and 4) Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan

What are the end of year expectations?

Read the End of Year Expectations document here.

Year 4

What topics will we be studying?

Term One	Term Two	Term Three	Term Four	Term Five	Term Six
Walk Like an Egyptian!	By The Rivers Of Babylon and Roaming by the Rother	Buzz, Click, Whoosh!	Shields Up!	Totem Poles and Campfires	Off With Her Head!

What will we be learning in our subjects in Year 4?

English	Mathematics	Cross Curricular
Curriculum Map (Terms 1 and 2) Curriculum Map (Terms 3 and 4) Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan

What are the end of year expectations?

Read the End of Year Expectations document here.

Year 5

What topics will we be studying?

Term One	Term Two	Term Three	Term Four	Term Five	Term Six
Groovy Greeks	Inside and Out	Our Changing World	Cosmic	London	Victorian London

What will we be learning in our subjects in Year 5?

English	Mathematics	Cross Curricular
Curriculum Map (Terms 1 and 2) Curriculum Map (Terms 3 and 4) Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan

What are the end of year expectations?

Read the End of Year Expectations here.

Year 6

What topics will we be studying?

Term One	Term Two	Term Three	Term Four	Term Five	Term Six
When the Siren Sounds	When the Siren Sounds	Hocus Pocus SATs Focus!	Hocus Pocus SATs Focus!	Sparks and Shocks	Climb the Mountain for Lights, Camera and Action!

What will we be learning in our subjects in Year 6?

English	Mathematics	Cross Curricular
Curriculum Map (Terms 1 and 2) Curriculum Map (Terms 3 and 4) Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan	Curriculum Map & Long Term Plan

What are the end of year expectations?

Read the End of Year Expectations document here.

Alternative Curriculum

Social Skills	Working together as a team to solve problems Turn-Taking Working in small and large groups Activities are based around the PSHE termly focus Valuing all members Communication skills
Feelings Through Artwork	Enables your child to communicate the way they are feeling through producing artwork which can take many forms, such as painting, drawing and sculpture Focused areas of promoting self-esteem, emotions and empathy
Gardening	These sessions, focus on learning about nature and life cycles of plants. Planting various plants, maintaining our sensory garden and allotment. The need to follow instructions carefully is key to taking part. Taking pride in caring for something that lives and grows is a boost to self-esteem. Environmental issues are also discussed around waste, recycling and the benefits on our environment.
Nurture	Question of the day We discuss our reactions to situations and how to communicate our feelings in a positive manner Becoming aware of body language, good communication skills and how to solve problems Warm up, cool down, evaluations of how we have reached our aims
Aspirations	Become more resilient Develop self-awareness Develop a positive mindset Develop real life skills Be inspired to achieve Develop individual and organisational values
SULP	These sessions enhance social communication skills and develops self-others awareness, including eye contact, listening, turn taking, rate and volume as well as awareness of personal space, self-image, interests and friendships.
Cooking	Mathematical skills of measuring, weighing ingredients Working together to create creations Learning about safety aspects to cooking Using good communication skills to support each other in cooking yummy creations What is healthy eating and why is it important? Learning about our senses Following instructions
Managing Strong Feelings	These sessions will focus on expressing and managing strong feeling in an effective and healthy way. It is an opportunity to recognise physical and emotional responses to anger, explore thoughts/feelings and situations that lead to anger and develop strategies to manage anger in a positive manner.
Social Skills	Work around the PSHE termly focus Warm up and cool down elements Working together as a team to solve problems and challenges What does a good listener, speaker, friend look like?

Additional curriculum documents

PSHE Curriculum (all years)
RE Curriculum (all years)
Grammar, punctuation, text and word (all years)
Phonics Progression

Curious about what books we read?

Take a look at our core books list