Curriculum
"We challenge ourselves to grow contribute and succeed in the light of God."
School Vision Statement
Through our Christian values we instill in our children an understanding of their wider world, where we encourage children to be resilient, and independent, ambitious lifelong learners. Our Christian Values are: Hope, Forgiveness, Service, Compassion, Peace and Wisdom.
Curriculum Intent - our approach
Woodlands curriculum has been designed to ensure each and every child can 'live life in all its fullness' by offering stimulating and inspiring learning experiences with Christian values at the heart.
It is bespoke to the needs of all pupils, not only by focusing on appropriate subject specific knowledge, skills and understanding as set out in the National Curriculum, but also by developing individual and collaborative learning experiences, a sense of responsibility and challenges that take them beyond the classroom.
We are a small village school with a constantly evolving curriculum which responds to the needs of learners and their interests by enhancing learning experiences and raising awareness from the local area to national and global arenas. Thus, we will develop outward looking pupils who are able to engage in learning about themselves and have an understanding of the wider world and its complex cultures.
Curriculum and subject Documents
Children are taught the National Curriculum (September 2014) Programmes of Study, through years 1 - 6. Emphasis here is on basic skills development in English and Mathematics. Here at Woodlands learning is exciting and in a meaningful context for the children.
Whole School School Curriculum Themes Cycle
Curriculum Maps Cycle A
Curriculum Maps Cycle B
Art Curriculum
Art progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
Computing Curriculum
Computing progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
DT Curriculum
DT progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
English Curriculum
Geography Curriculum
Geography progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
History Curriculum
History progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
Maths Curriculum
Maths progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) Curriculum
MFL progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
Music Curriculum
Music progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
PE Curriculum
PE progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
PSHE Curriculum
PSHE progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
RE Curriculum
RE progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
Science Curriculum
Science progression of skills, knowledge and understanding
Please see our equality objectives/accessibility policy for more info on how we comply with our duties under the Equality Act and SEND Regulations to ensure our curriculum is accessible for all.
Curriculum queries: If you would like to obtain further information about the curriculum please email the Headteacher (michael.spink@woodlands.bdat-academies.org), who will pass on your query to the appropriate subject leader, this will then be followed through as swiftly as possible.
For enquiries about withdrawing a pupil from all or part of the RE curriculum, please speak to the Head of School.
Curriculum complaints can be made through a formal complaints procedure in accordance with section 23 of the Education Reform Act. Parents should, initially, see the Head Teacher, where appropriate documents can then be obtained.