Curriculum Principles
We are committed to providing quality and excellence through an exciting, stimulating environment that stretches and develops the child as a whole and to provide an education which will develop social skills and encourage children to become more active citizens within the school community and beyond.
Creative teaching leads to creative learning.
Tell me and I forget,
Show me and I remember,
Involve me and I understand.
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Creative learning encourages a climate for young people to explore how to apply their knowledge in original ways and with purpose.
Curriculum Aims
The Curriculum has three broad aims. It should enable all young people to become:
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1) Successful learners who enjoy learning make progress and achieve
2) Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives
3) Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society
For more details about our curriculum rationale and intent, as well as further details, please look at our Curriculum Policy.
Curriculum Overview
The file links below are the curriculum overview documents for each class which show a high level summary of the content of the curriculum in all subject areas:
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Twinkle Class Curriculum overview
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Curriculum Subject Areas
Mathematics
At Costock we believe all children can achieve in mathematics.
We teach a ‘mastery’ approach in maths for secure and deep understanding of mathematical concepts through manageable steps.
We use mistakes and misconceptions as an essential part of learning and provide challenge through rich and sophisticated problems, promoting a growth mindset and confidence to approach any problem with a positive attitude.
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Mathematics Progression
We follow the curriculum progression materials from "Master the Curriculum". Details of these can be found below:
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Costock Maths Progression Map Geometry Properties of Shape
Costock Maths Progression Map Addition and Subtraction
Costock Maths Progression Map Algebra
Costock Maths Progression Map Fractions (including decimals and percentages)
Costock Maths Progression Map Geometry Position and Direction
Costock Maths Progression Map Measurement
Costock Maths Progression Map Multiplication and Division
Costock Maths Progression Map Place Value
English
At Costock, we believe English to be central to the curriculum. By developing pupils’ abilities to read, write, speak and listen for a wide range of purposes, we hope that our children develop into effective learners across the curriculum. We want children to become enthusiastic, independent and reflective readers in both school and the wider world.
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We follow the Read into Writing scheme, with a focus on high quality texts and Rising Stars scheme for spelling. Links to our rolling curriculum and reading and writing curriculum progression maps can be found below:
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English Rolling Curriculum - Long Term Planning
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We use the Little Wandle Letter and Sounds scheme. More details can be found on our phonics page.
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In KS2 we also use Serial Mash for guided reading.
Science
At Costock C of E Primary School, we recognise the importance of Science in every aspect of daily life. As one of the core subjects taught in Primary Schools, we give the teaching and learning of Science the prominence it requires.
It is our intent to give all children a strong understanding of the world around them whilst equipping them with the skills and knowledge to help them think scientifically and be Scientists.
We encourage children to be inquisitive and strive to foster a healthy curiosity about our universe, promoting respect for both the living and non-living.
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We follow the curriculum progression materials from "Kapow". Details of these can be found below:
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Religious Education
In school, our intention is to help pupils to be knowledgeable about Christianity and to develop a respect and understanding of those with different beliefs, including those represented in our own school community. Children are offered opportunities to consider the response of religion to fundamental questions about the purpose of being, morality and ethical standards. They will be encouraged to adopt a reflective attitude and to develop their own ideas.
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Our Religious Education curriculum progression document can be found below:
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Geography
Geography is a valued part of the curriculum, providing a purposeful means for exploring, appreciating and understanding the world in which we live and how it has evolved. Geography explores the relationship between the Earth and its people through the study of place, space and environment. In Geography, pupils learn the skills of understanding a locality and how and where people fit into its overall structure. Geography encourages children to learn through experience, particularly through practical and fieldwork activities.
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We follow the curriculum progression materials from "Kapow". Details of these can be found below:
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History
History is all around us. The study of history ignites children’s curiosity about the past in Britain and the wider world. Through finding out about how and why the world, our country, culture and local community have developed over time, children understand how the past influences the present. We believe that students deserve a broad and ambitious History curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which immerses students in a range of cultures and engenders an enquiring and critical outlook on the world. History enables children to develop a context for their growing sense of identity and a chronological framework for their knowledge of significant events and people. What they learn through history can influence their decisions about personal choices, attitudes and values. At Costock C of E Primary, our intent, when teaching history, is to stimulate the children’s curiosity in order for them to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding.
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We follow the curriculum progression materials from "Kapow". Details of these can be found below:
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French
At Costock C of E Primary School, we value languages as an important part of the children’s entitlement to a varied curriculum. We are currently teaching French to the children in KS2 and provide opportunities for Early Years and KS1 to access appropriate French vocabulary. French provides the children with the opportunities to develop skills and to be able to explore the wider world and other cultures. The French curriculum should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to communicate and understand others.
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We follow the curriculum progression materials from "Kapow". Details of these can be found below:
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Design and Technology
At Costock Church of England Primary School, the Design and Technology curriculum is designed to give pupils opportunities to develop skills in designing and making food products, textiles products, structures and mechanisms which at times will incorporate using electrical components. This is an ideal springboard for the development of collaborative working and encourages evaluations of the pupils' own ideas and products.
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We follow the curriculum progression materials from "Kapow". Details of these can be found below:
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Art and Design
Art and design activities enrich children’s learning and enables them to communicate their thoughts, ideas and observations in a practical and expressive way. In talking about art and evaluating their own and others’ work, children are encouraged to develop their visual language, ideas and feelings. Through experience of a variety of materials, tools and techniques children have the opportunity to record creatively the world around them. There is great pleasure to be derived from Art and Design and, through deeper understanding; pupils can gain access to cultural richness and diversity. The appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts enriches all our lives.
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We follow the curriculum progression materials from "Kapow". Details of these can be found below:
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Music
At Costock C of E Primary School we understand that music can inspire and motivate children, and play an important role in their personal and spiritual development. Music can also help children develop a greater appreciation of the world we live in, by understanding different cultures and societies through music.
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Music itself brings people together. Any individual can observe this from walking down the street and seeing individuals performing to going to a concert or festival of a popular band. Music is a universal language one in which is shared across the world through a variety of growing formats allowing access to people from all walks of life with different religious beliefs and worldviews.
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We follow the curriculum progression materials from "Kapow". Details of these can be found below:
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PHSE / RSE
The overall aim of RSE is to foster a positive notion of lifelong learning about physical, moral and emotional development, including how to look after physical and mental health. It aims to support the development of self-respect and empathy for others and promotes the development of skills and understanding necessary to manage conflict peacefully and learn how to recognise and avoid exploitation and abuse.
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We follow the curriculum progression materials from "Kapow". Details of these can be found below:
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Physical Education (PE)
At Costock C of E Primary School, we firmly believe in the importance of high quality PE lessons and how core knowledge and skills are essential to help pupils learn to live a healthy and active lifestyle. A positive early experience in PE is vitally important. Not only is it key to maintaining pupil’s health and wellbeing, but it also supports pupils in developing teamwork, resilience, respect and sportsmanship. Through a well-planned curriculum, skilled PE teaching and a wide variety of high quality extracurricular clubs, we endeavour to provide pupils the skills needed for a wide range of sporting/physical activities. We seek to ensure that children show resilience in PE lessons and have the self-esteem and motivation to succeed. We encourage pupils to be supportive and motivate others, as well as consistently showing values such as fairness and respect when taking part in sporting activities.
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We follow the curriculum progression materials from "Striver". Details of these can be found below:
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Computing
We strive to teach a broad and balanced computing curriculum, which provides the children with the skills they need to flourish in the digital age.
We aim to develop their skills and knowledge until all children have mastered the skills they need to access digital information, use a variety of online communication tools and make safe choices for themselves and their peers.
Through our computing curriculum, we would like to develop children’s confidence in using a variety of technologies, and develop the skills to recognise when and how to find further support or advice when they need it.
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We follow the curriculum progression materials from "2 Simple"/Details of these can be found below:
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