1. Torrisholme Community Primary School Parents’ Curriculum Evening October 2014

2. Curriculum Implementation The new National Curriculum introduced September 2014 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/nation al-curriculum Includes: English, Mathematics and Science (‘Core Subjects’) Art & Design, Computing, Design & Technology, Languages, Geography, History, Music and Physical Education (‘Foundation Subjects’).

3. The National Curriculum “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 beyond the National Curriculum specifications. The National Curriculum provides an outline of core knowledge around which teachers can develop exciting and stimulating lessons to promote development of pupils’ knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum.” The National Curriculum in England DFE

4. Our Curriculum “The school curriculum comprises all learning and other experiences that each school plans for its pupils. The National Curriculum forms one part of the school curriculum.” The National Curriculum in England DFE

5. Designing Our School Curriculum The new National Curriculum consists mainly of knowledge and content As a staff, we considered the other elements we wanted to provide for the children of Torrisholme We used the analogy of a ‘rucksack’ that the children would take with them when they leave at the end of Year 6

6. These were divided into:

7. Involving families… Questionnaires were sent out to all families and were also completed/discussed by children in their classes. These asked about things the children had really enjoyed doing/learning about and things they would like to do/learn about. We received a huge number of responses from families, with lots of great ideas!

8. Skills team workindependencesocial skills problem solvingorganise financesenquiry/research road safetycritical thinkingliterate numeratecommunicationICT cookingcreativitypractical/fixing science skillscommon senseemotional intelligence adaptabilityenterprisingfirst aid investigativeflexibilityinternet safety

9. Attributes to have dreamsambitioushigh expectations positiveresponsiblepassionate honestresilientself aware respectfulimaginativeself-esteem sense of right /wrongchallenge stereotypesmember of local community perseverancededicationcommitted friendlylovinggenerous happysuccessfulculturally aware mannerslaugh at oneselfkind empatheticsense of humourgrounded nurturingopen-mindedinquisitive realisticdetermined confident forward thinkingself-relianthave self belief enthusiastichave pridemotivated tolerantunderstandinginquisitive

10. Experiences ‘The Torrisholme Bucket List!’ A visit to the theatre A live music concert Cooking Visit a farm Learn to swim Raise money for charity Cultural residential Train ride Open top bus ride Boat ride Camping outside School sleepover Visit different places of worship Visit an art gallery Visit a castle Film making Walk up a hill/mountain Competitive sports School swap Outdoor activities such as canoeing, climbing, den building etc Entrepreneurship Career taster sessions Visit the Power Station Outdoor residential Visit the seaside A live sports event Meet with people in the community – police/fire/lifeboats Birdwatching

11. How does our curriculum look? Learning is based around topics e.g. Space Very often, whilst a topic will involve most subjects, some will be more prominent than others e.g. Space – Science The core subjects of English and Maths are taught daily English is very well linked to topics, Maths tends to be ‘discrete’ but links are made where possible

12. How does our curriculum look? Other subjects, which don’t necessarily link to topics are taught in other ways – Some are taught ‘discretely’ during a regular timetabled session e.g. PE or Music – Sometimes aspects of subjects are ‘blocked’ e.g. a Science or DT week The coverage of subjects is balanced over the school year

13. How will our curriculum look? The length of topics and timetables are flexible Looking for opportunities for trips and visitors Using ‘hooks’ to start a topic off Providing a purpose/audience for topic work Presentation/reflection/celebration opportunities, sometimes involving parents