Curriculum by Subject
National Curriculum in England
Aims
The national curriculum provides pupils with an introduction to the essential knowledge that they need to be educated citizens. It introduces pupils to the best that has been thought and said: and helps engender an appreciation of fuman creativity and achievement.
The national curriculum is just one element in the education of every child. There is time and space in the school day and in each week, term and year to range beyong the national curriculum specifications. The national curriculum provides an outline of core knowledge around which teachers can develop exciting and stimulating lessons to promote the development of pupils' knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum. Here at Rodborough Community Primary School we follow the National Curriculum and its aims but also make enhancements to ensure our children receive personalised education which reflects the community in which we live.
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We love the subjects we lead!
Our subject leaders are passionate about the subjects they lead and promote them within the whole school community at every opportunity. They work hard to ensure the delivery of a high quality curriculum so that children know what they are learning, why they are learning it at that moment and how it fits into the wider curriculum and life outside school. We hope you enjoy reading their quotes below.
PSHEE
At Rodborough, PSHEE is at the heart of our school. Our curriculum, together with our Rodborough Values and Learning Powers, equips children with the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives and thrive, now and in the future. Our lessons include, helping each child manage critical issues they face every day such as their emotional wellbeing, friendships and change. As the children progress through the school, our curriculum enables each child to grow up as healthy, confident and resilient individuals who are able to make informed, balanced and self-assured decisions about their lives.
Mr Pearce - subject lead for PSHEE
RE
At Rodborough, we are accepting of other people’s beliefs and we respect others. Our RE curriculum supports children to apply these values to our community and beyond. Our RE lessons give children valuable insights into the diverse beliefs and opinions held by people today. RE supports each child’s personal development as well as helping them to understand and articulate the spiritual, moral, social and cultural questions that each child will encounter in their lives. By addressing difficult questions, children learn to challenge stereotypes, promote cohesion and value tolerance and understanding whilst developing their own wellbeing and personal identity.
Mr Pearce - subject lead for R.E.
SMSC
At Rodborough, we believe that the values of our school underpin the SMSC development of all our children. We recognise that the personal development of pupils spiritually, morally, socially and culturally plays a significant part in their ability to learn and achieve. Therefore, we have carefully interwoven SMSC links across all subject areas and throughout school policies. These provide pupils with opportunities to explore and develop key skills in preparation for their life in diverse, modern Britain and across the globe.
Mrs Messenger - subject lead for SMSC
Science
Rodborough pupils love to learn through practical scientific investigations and will happily talk to you about the exciting, hands on scientific opportunities they have at school. We aim, wherever possible to teach scientific concepts through a mix of memorable investigations, demonstrations and experiences.
Mrs Morse - subject lead for Science
Music
Music at Rodborough centres around the inter-related dimensions of music, giving chldren the opportunity to explore pieces of music in depth and create music by applying these concepts. Performance is an important part of our curriculum, ensuring that children have the opportunity to shre what they have been working on and hear the work of others.
Mrs Hodgins- subject lead for Music
Maths
Mathematics at Rodborough is both engaging and challenging and encourages children to use their Rodborough learning powers and values to be successful. Every lesson provides opportunities to ask questions, solve problems with resilience, be independent and help others.
Mrs Saunders- subject lead for Maths
Art & Design
Art and Design at Rodborough provides opportunities to be messy, be precise, look closely, develop skills, learn about a range of artists and show individuality.
Mrs Kirkham - subject lead for Art & Design
DT
DT at Rodborough is all about inspiration, creativity and making mistakes. We love to explore cross-curricular opportunites in our DT learning which bring the hands-on experience we offer the children to life through a range of interesting contexts.
Mrs Morse - subject lead for D.T.
English
At Rodborough, we want our children to read for pleasure, having been given access to a wide range of text types, genres and authors so that they can make informed opinions about their favourites. We also want our children to write with confidence and accur4acy for a variety of purposes and audiences while develoiping their own individual style and flair.
Miss Richards- subject lead for English
Computing
We build children's knowledge, skills and confidence in computing to help equip them for the technological world of tomorrow.
Miss Caddy - subject lead for Computing
Physical Education
Physical Education lessons at Rodborough support our all-round development. They help us to keep fit and healthy, to learn new skills across a range of sports and to develop in confidence. Exercise is also a known mood-booster – what could be better?!
Miss Richards – subject lead for PE
History
We provide an ambitious history curriculum, teaching the children all about things that have happened in the past and helping them to understand the impact events have had on our workd today. Children get the opportunity to look at a range of historical sources, create chronological frameworks and make links. between different time period to develop a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
Mrs Hodgins- subject lead for History
Geography
As young geographers, children at Rodborough are encouraged to be curious about the world and its people. Throughout the geography curriculum they develop the skills they need to answer any key questions about earth and its inhabitants.
Mrs Saunders - subject lead for Geography
Modern Foreign Languages
Learning a new language opens up the world to our children. Our French lessons enable the children to practice their speaking and listening skills, while also communicating ideas, facts and feelings through writing.
Miss Richards – subject lead for Modern Foreign Languages