At Newham Bridge Primary, we believe that every child has an innate capacity for learning which should be nurtured, cared for, stimulated, harnessed, promoted and developed through the provision of an exciting, creative, relevant, and challenging curriculum. At Newham Bridge our curriculum is planned to ensure that every child has the opportunity to develop:
• Socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, spiritually, morally and culturally;
• Positive attitudes, healthy relationships and essential life and work skills;
• The ability to make informed choices, gaining experiences and developing responsibilities for their future.
We have created our own school curriculum which fulfils all requirements of the National Curriculum, links to local context and encourages wider links and connections through a topic-based approach.
We have selected our topics based on Historical and Geographical objectives.
Our school definition of History – History is the study of the past, in particular the changes over time that have occurred within human society.
Our school definition of Geography – Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.
The NBPS curriculum includes unit overviews which detail the over-arching enquiry question and a series of questions to explore in each lesson, key vocabulary to share, prior learning and suggesting on how to expand and challenge children’s thinking. A knowledge organiser is also included which outlines the key vocabulary to explore. This is shared with the children and also with parents each half term.
The Units are not set out as a scheme of work to allow some professional autonomy over the delivery of the curriculum based upon cohort needs.
New vocabulary is highlighted to emphasise subject specific vocabulary and match the school’s drive to immerse pupils and a rich environment of language.
To read our Curriculum and Planning Policy click here.
If you have any queries, please contact Mrs Barker or Mr Griffiths.
Whole School Curriculum Overview
