Purposeful Learning Curriculum at Cockington Primary School 2021-2022

Curriculum at Cockington Primary School 2021-2022 Sequential Curriculum Purposeful Learning Cockington Curriculum Drivers Subject-specific strands are identified, with declarative and procedural knowledge that deepens and broadens progressively each year. The majority of the curriculum is taught through Learning Experiences driven by carefully mapped content within and between LEs. As a result of being taught the Cockington Curriculum, our children will: Believe: Understand Self Believe in themselves as individuals and as learners Substantive concepts are identified within subjects. The understanding of these is deepened every time they are re-visited through links to prior learning. Learning Experiences begin with a hook that inspires the children and sets a stimulating, purposeful and time-limited challenge. Achieve: Build Knowledge and Skills Have the knowledge and skills needed for the next stage of their lives Evidence-informed practices such as maths mastery, effective assessment, metacognition and the use of IT support the deepening of knowledge. A sequence of well-judged, rigorous lessons to develop knowledge follows. Succeed: Be Good Citizens Have the strength of character and knowledge that will help them to succeed as citizens, within and beyond our locality A high-quality outcome concludes the experience, showcasing learning to a wider audience. Key vocabulary and texts to teach are carefully planned to build a widening knowledge of language. Big Ideas Building Knowledge Progress For All We choose to deliver our curriculum in a way that encourages children to open their eyes to the world and find their spark. Sustainability: It is everyone's responsibility to use the Earth and its resources in a way that is sustainable. Global Citizens: Societies across the world are built on shared ideas and systems in which every citizen has their role to play. Connecting to our locality: Our locality is a place of historical, cultural and geographical significance and this impacts our lives. Talents and Interests: Each of us can develop a unique set of talents and interests to bring life-long contentment, joy and direction. Active Citizenship: Everyone can use their voice, knowledge and skills for the good of others. STEAM: Mastering the 4 C's of 21st century learning will unlock opportunities throughout our lives. Pedagogy and content are carefully considered so that knowledge is built within and across teaching sequences. Children receive Quality First Teaching through pedagogy rich in Rosenshine s principles of effective instruction. Priority is given to the professional development of staff. Reviews of knowledge are built into our curriculum, including the use of KWL grids and a focus on fluency in reading and maths. The typical gaps of vocabulary, oracy, reading fluency and cultural capital are a focus in our curriculum. Reading is our priority. Our environment and culture celebrates reading. Our Reading curriculum is evidence- informed, sequential and focuses in equal measure on fluency and comprehension. Learning experiences dove-tail so that learning can be retrieved and applied. Portfolios aid retrieval of knowledge across the years. Learning Experience outcomes demonstrate the learning that has taken place. Additional needs are met through carefully planned, individualised support.

Our Big Ideas are 6 threads that run through each year in our curriculum. Each year group will cover every big idea every year. The Big Ideas are based on the school vision and the MAT strategy: 1. 21st Century Curriculum: Strategic goal: We equip our children with the skills and knowledge to have successful futures 2. Personal Development: Strategic goal: We set everything a child experiences at school around developing their values and 3. Citizernship: Strategic goal: children to be active global citizens. The big ideas content is about coverage of all the knowledge we have identified. It is not sequential in the same way that the objectives in the driver subjects are, although some of the threads do get more complex in later years. Big Ideas character. We prepare

1. Sustainability: It is everyone's responsibility to use the Earth and its resources in a way that is sustainable. 2. Global Citizens: Societies across the world are built on shared ideas and systems in which every citizen has their role to play. 3. Connecting to our locality: Our locality is a place of historical, cultural and geographical significance and this impacts our lives. Big Ideas 4. Talents and Interests: Each of us can develop a unique set of talents and interests to bring life-long contentment, joy and direction. 5. Active Citizenship: Everyone can use their voice, knowledge and skills for the good of others. 6. STEAM: Mastering the 4 C's of 21st century learning will unlock opportunities throughout our lives.