Curriculum Information
There are three phases of learning and development referred to within the primary years. Foundation Stage refers to children aged 3 to 5 years (this includes children in our Reception year). Key Stage One refers to those children in years one and two. Key Stage Two refers to those children in years three to six.
The school curriculum comprises all learning and other experiences that the school plans for its pupils. We plan our curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and the National Curriculum, to ensure that our pupils gain a broad and balanced education during the seven years that they are with us, which will prepare them for the next stage of their education and lives.
Our School Curriculum Statement outlines what we intend our curriculum to achieve, how we implement this and what the impact of our curriculum will be on the outcomes for our pupils:
In addition, the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), have developed a Curriculum Statement and Teaching and Learning Statement for all of the schools in the Trust, outlining the core principles shared by all PDET Schools. Links to these documents can be found below:
PDET Teaching and Learning Statement
At WSSES, we plan our Curriculum around whole school topics, which are carefully selected to ensure progression and coverage of all aspects of the National Curriculum. We have developed a three year rolling programme to allow for changing class structures. Each topic has a key 'driver' - a curriculum area which is the primary focus of the topic. However, wherever possible, other areas of the curriculum are also linked to the topic.
More detailed plans for each topic outlining how all areas of the curriculum will be taught can be found in the form of a mind map on the individual class pages of the website, and are sent home to parents at the start of each term.
Further information about the different subject areas of the curriculum can also be found in our school prospectus. We are currently developing Curriculum Statements for all National Curriculum subjects, which will be added to this section of the website as they are finalised.
Curriculum Statements and Progression Documents
Please click on the link to read our:
English Long Term Curriculum Plan 2019-20
Mathematics Curriculum Statement