Curriculum
Curriculum Overview
At Blackfordby Primary School, our curriculum is designed to help every child flourish and succeed as part of the RISE Multi Academy Trust family. It provides a broad, balanced and ambitious education that builds knowledge step‑by‑step and supports the development of curiosity, confidence and creativity.
Our Curriculum Intent
We provide an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including SEND.
Knowledge builds logically over time, preparing children for the next stage.
Christian values underpin learning, helping children become compassionate, responsible individuals.
We prioritise reading, vocabulary, and rich learning experiences.
Our Curriculum Implementation
Subjects are taught through well‑planned sequences.
Teachers check understanding regularly and adapt learning to support all pupils.
Curriculum maps ensure progressive knowledge and skills across all year groups.
SEND pupils access learning through clear adaptations, scaffolds and adult support.
Our Curriculum Impact
Pupils achieve well and remember important knowledge.
Assessments, pupil voice and class work show secure progress over time.
Children develop confidence, independence, and love of learning.
Whole‑School Subject Overview Table
| Subject | What We Teach | How Learning Progresses | How We Measure Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Reading, writing, phonics, grammar | Builds from early decoding to fluent comprehension and composition | Writing books, reading assessments, phonics checks |
| Maths | Number, fluency, reasoning, problem-solving | Small‑step progression; mastery approach | White Rose assessments, arithmetic checks |
| Science | Biology, chemistry, physics | Enquiry skills build year‑on‑year | Investigations, quizzes |
| RE | Christianity + world religions | Theological, philosophical and ethical understanding | Discussions, written outcomes |
| History | Chronological knowledge & enquiry | Builds timelines and key concepts | Knowledge organisers, pupil voice |
| Geography | Physical & human geography | Map skills develop each year | Fieldwork, topic books |
| Art | Skills in drawing, painting, sculpture | Skills revisited and built gradually | Sketchbooks |
| DT | Designing, making, evaluating | Projects progress in complexity | Finished products |
| Music | Singing, composition, notation | Repetition and rehearsal | Performances |
| PE | Skills, fitness, team games | Progressive skills across units | Observations |
| Computing | Coding, digital literacy | Builds logical sequencing | Purple Mash outcomes |
| PSHE | Relationships, health, citizenship | Sequenced themes | Class discussions |
SEND Access to the Curriculum
All subjects are adapted using:
Scaffolded tasks
Vocabulary pre‑teaching
Concrete resources
Adjusted texts
Adult support
Extra processing time