We aim to provide the best possible opportunities for the growth and development of each child by ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum. We follow the National Curriculum in all subjects areas apart from Religious Education. Religious Education: “Catholics believe that Religious Education is not one subject, among many, but the foundation of the entire …
“Catholics believe that Religious Education is not one subject, among many, but the foundation of the entire educational process. The beliefs and values it communicates should inspire and unify every aspect of school life”. (Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales, 1988) Intent Religious Education is central to the curriculum at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School …
English The national curriculum for English aims/intends to ensure that all pupils: read easily, fluently and with good understanding develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language appreciate our rich and …
Intent The overarching aim for our Mathematics curriculum is to develop pupils’ mathematical fluency, reasoning and understanding skills. Pupils are taught to apply arithmetic fluently to real life problems. • Ensure all pupils are fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics. • Ensure all pupils can reason mathematically using mathematical language. • Ensure all pupils …
Intent At Sacred Heart School, we deliver a high-quality computing curriculum that equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. 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 …
Intent Our overarching aim for our Science Curriculum is to develop pupils’ learning to acquire the appropriate subject knowledge, skills and understanding, which promotes their spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experience for later life. We recognise the importance of science in every aspect of daily …
Intent At Sacred Heart School, we aim to equip children with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. Our high-quality art curriculum will inspire children to think innovatively and develop creative procedural understanding. It provides children with opportunities to develop their skills using a range of …
Intent At Sacred Heart School, we intend to provide a design and technology curriculum in which pupils are encouraged to investigate, plan, adapt and evaluate their own work, to help them appreciate design as being a dynamic and ever-changing process. This also provides children the opportunity to not only see the real-life applications for this …
Purpose of study “The study of geography is about more than just memorising places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exist across continents. And in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge the divide and bring people together.” Barack Obama Our …
Intent At Sacred Heart School, our History education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. It inspires pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past. The teaching equips pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments and develop perspective and judgement. …
Intent At Sacred Heart School, we aim to provide a music curriculum which will enable each child to reach their full potential in music, encourage children to enjoy singing, composing and performing and provide children with the opportunity to perform in front of an audience both within and outside of school. Music is a universal …
Relationships and Sex Education Consultation During the academic year 2020-2021, it is a statutory requirement that all schools in England and Wales teach Relationship and Sex Education as a fundamental part of the curriculum. Schools must consult with the children, parents, staff and governors to ensure there is a general consensus on our approaches to …
Intent At Sacred Heart School, we will provide a broad and balanced Physical Education in which every child will have an equal chance to achieve their best. We endeavour to create a culture of learning in which children feel secure and highly motivated to work and succeed. We believe that P.E. can develop children’s confidence …
