Curriculum Intent
Our aim is to provide our children with an exciting knowledge-engaged curriculum where they can develop as independent, confident and successful learners with high aspirations. We want learning to be meaningful and memorable.
Our curriculum is built on strong pedagogical principles, with every child encouraged to meet and achieve their potential. We make it our aim to discover what children are good at and use this to promote a positive attitude to learning. Every child is recognised as a unique individual. We celebrate and welcome differences within our diverse school community, comprised of over 25 different ethnicities which is reflected in the curriculum we deliver. It is broad and balanced, with opportunities for pupils to celebrate, share, and learn about their different cultural and spiritual beliefs.
If you would like to know more about our Albion curriulum, you can talk with our Curriculum Leader/Assistant Headteacher, Jess by emailing office@albion.southwark.sch.uk or by calling 02072373738.
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Reading
Reading
We promote a positive culture of reading in all classes and promote reading for pleasure by creating inviting literacy-rich, well stocked book corners and an extensive electronic library. We encourage children to read independently and with enjoyment, both at home and at school, providing a wide range of texts which inspire and engage, introducing children to the magic of reading.
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Phonics
Phonics
Early reading is at the heart of learning in EYFS and Key Stage 1 and is supported by high quality phonic work, building the foundations of learning that are needed to develop fluent readers and writers. Through daily, systematic and consistent high quality phonics teaching, children are taught how the alphabet works for reading and spelling, to segment words to support their spelling ability and to blend sounds to read words. At Albion, we follow the Read Write Inc. (RWI) synthetic phonics programme, a whole school scheme that provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching phonics.
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Writing
Writing
At Albion, children learn a love of writing and develop confidence to share and communicate their ideas effectively through the written word. It is our intent to develop proficient and confident writers, which will allow them to succeed in all areas of the curriculum. Using high-quality texts and carefully planned learning sequences, we develop confident writers who enjoy writing for a range of audiences and purposes across a range of genres, including narrative writing, non-fiction texts, poetry, playscripts and classic texts.
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Mathematics
Mathematics
We strive to foster a deeper understanding of the subject by developing fluency in the fundamentals of maths, alongside reasoning and problem-solving skills. We aspire to create reflective thinkers who can use their mathematical skills confidently in a range of contexts and have curiosity and appreciation of the subject.
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Science
Science
We want pupils to appreciate how science has changed our lives and its vitality to future prosperity. At Albion, we believe that science is best learned by developing a sound knowledge of the subject and through working scientifically. We aim to motivate and engage pupils so that they develop an independent interest and curiosity for the world around them and how it works.
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Computing
Computing
A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming.
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History
History
Pupils will gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. History helps pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives and identify the challenges of our time.
At Albion Primary pupils will secure a significant historical perspective by placing their growing knowledge into different contexts and understand connections between local, regional, national and international history. As a result of the accumulation of essential knowledge, pupils’ cultural capital and historical disciplines will be substantial and will provide a secure foundation that will enable them to succeed in the next stage of their education.
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Geography
Geography
We aim to equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. As pupils progress throughout Albion, their growing knowledge about the world should help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human characteristics, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments.
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Religious Education
Religious Education
It is our intent to promote the spiritual, moral, social, emotional, cultural and intellectual development of pupils in response to questions of belief and value. We strive to celebrate our own diverse community, promoting respect as well as greater cohesion through the practise of Fundamental British Values.
The aim of religious education is to help children to acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of principal religions represented in the United Kingdom.
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Art
Art
It is our intent to engage, inspire and challenge children as they produce their own creative work, using a range of art, craft and design techniques.
We aim to develop children’s understanding of how art & design contribute to culture and creativity.
We will provide children with the opportunity to express themselves and communicate their feelings and emotions in a creative away.
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Design & Technology
Design & Technology
At Albion Primary School we believe that Design & Technology is important because it encourages pupils to learn to think and intervene creatively to solve problems, both as individuals and as members of a team. Children develop their technical understanding and practical skills, learn about design methods, and investigate their environment and the materials around them.
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Physical Education
Physical Education
It is our intent to provide opportunities for children to be motivated and physically active whilst developing a broad range of skills and knowledge. Our pe lessons challenge and promote self-esteem through the development of physical confidence and problem solving.
We intend to enjoy and promote a healthy lifestyle and embed fairness, respect and resilience.
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Modern Foreign Language
Modern Foreign Language
With a wide range of happy and rich memories in Mandarin formed through interesting and exciting experiences driven through vehicles that enhance a child’s awareness of their own abilities and strengths as a learner, thus ensuring that children see learning a foreign language as an ongoing process and not a one-off event. We want every child to be enthusiastic learners and we aim to inspire children today for tomorrow’s world!
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Music
Music
It is our intent to engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement.
Every child has the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument as well as a variety of percussion instruments throughout their time at Albion. Our aim is for all children to have the opportunity to develop talents and gain a deeper understanding and love of music
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PSHE
PSHE
It is our intent to grow healthy, independent and responsible members of the community who have the tools to make ‘good’ choices in life.
We aim for pupils to have an understanding of how they are maturing personally and socially and develop their sense of self-worth by a playing a positive role in contributing to school life and the wider community. We provide our pupils with opportunities for them to learn about rights and responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be a member of the diverse society in which we live.
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EYFS Curriculum
EYFS Curriculum
In the Early Years, our curriculum is designed to recognise children’s prior learning from previous settings and their experiences at home, whilst providing first hand learning experiences which allow the children to build resilience, ambition and curiosity.
At Albion we believe that the Early Years Foundation Stage are crucial part of a child’s development. Children are born ready to learn and are like little sponges that soak up everything around them and the things they absorb can become part of who they are.
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We believe that childhood should be a happy, investigative and enquiring time in our lives, where there are no limits to curiosity and there is a thirst for new knowledge and experiences. Therefore, we aim for our pupils to make progress by moving through a carefully sequenced body of knowledge and essential skills that build on what has been taught before.
At Albion Primary School, pupils’ learning is initially centred on our locality and wherever possible through first-hand experience. It then extends out nationally and internationally to ensure children understand the importance of being responsible global citizens.
We use our Albion Values (Ambition, Resilience, Respect, Creativity, Kindness and Responsibility) to create resilient, active, curious, independent, life-long learners and thinkers who can succeed and be happy in their local and wider global community. The curriculum is designed to develop the whole child through:
- enriched learning experiences both in school and out
- collaborative learning experiences which build tolerance and inclusivity allowing the children to develop positive relationships
- connecting the children to their own emotions and experiences and to the wider world.
Enjoyment of the curriculum promotes achievement, confidence and good behaviour. Children feel safe to try new things. High quality visits and visitors into Albion are also well designed to enhance the curriculum and in turn inspire children today for tomorrow’s world!
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Curriculum Implementation
Our curriculum intent is underpinned by the National Curriculum. In Key Stage One (Years 1 and 2) and Key Stage Two (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6) children follow the National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage follow Birth to Five Matters.
Implementation describes the way in which we deliver our intent consistently each day. To do this we have carefully designed our knowledge-engaged curriculum. This maintains knowledge as a focus; believes that knowledge underpins and enables the application of skill and has an emphasis on cross-curricular teaching in order to make the curriculum relevant and meaningful to pupils, putting knowledge into context. A rich web of knowledge is what provides the capacity for pupils to learn even more and develop their understanding. This does not preclude the importance of skill. Knowledge and skill are intrinsically linked: skill is a performance built on what a person knows.
Skills are carefully and progressively mapped across each subject area.
Knowledge is consolidated and built upon to support retention and recall and is clearly outlined within Medium Term Plans for each subject area. This ensures that by the time children leave our school they have learned, and are able to recall and apply, the key information that we feel is important in order for them to be successful in the future.
The government have placed great emphasis on schools developing cultural capital. Cultural capital is the essential knowledge that children need to prepare them for their future success. It is about giving children the best possible start to their early education.
At Albion, we see Cultural capital as the accumulation of knowledge, attitudes, habits, language and possessions that enables individuals to demonstrate their cultural competence and social status. Our school plays a crucial role in developing this through immersing children in dance and music, visiting theatres, galleries and historic sites and by introducing them to literature and art.
Embedding cultural capital into our curriculum is a way of closing the gap between children from differing socio-economic backgrounds by ensuring that children from all backgrounds have the same opportunities in society to achieve their full potential.
Our curriculum aims to broaden the horizons of our children and links to our school's values. The opportunities offered aim to provide our children with unique experiences within and outside of the National Curriculum. We broaden horizons by developing global learners, planning for opportunities for children to be aware of the wider world and its current issues. Our values enable children to develop an understanding and respect for cultural diversity and difference. We encourage participation in the community at a range of levels, from the local to the global. We teach our children to make the world a more sustainable place and to take responsibility for their actions. We do this by providing learning linked to:
- International/cultural understanding
- Respect for others and our differences
- Community participation (local and global)
- Sustainability and environmental issues
- Challenging stereotypes
In addition to year group learning, we regularly engage in whole school initiatives to excite the whole community. These complement the curriculum, promote community and encourage engagement with families. Examples include the Caribbean Carnival which is planned for within Art, Design and Technology and Geography; Anti-Bullying & Online Safety Weeks; Science Week; Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations; project-based holiday homework; International Evening and many charitable events including our work to support Children in Need, Red Nose Day and Shelter.
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Curriculum Impact
Pupils leave Albion Primary School with a secure understanding of the academic content; with the understanding of how to be socially, morally, spiritually and culturally responsible and aware; how to make positive contributions to the local community and how to endeavour to be the best that they can be. We aim for all of our children to leave Albion respectful, resilient, creative, kind, responsible and ambitious with a thirst for life and all it has to offer.
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If you would like to find out more about our curriculum at Albion Primary School, please contact Jess Calnan, Assistant Headteacher, by emailing office@albion.southwark.sch.uk .
