The curriculum at Marlfields Primary School firmly underpins the school vision and aims.
It is the totality of the children’s learning experiences. We believe that all children have the right to a broad, balanced, challenging and relevant curriculum which provides continuity and progression and takes individual needs into account. At Marlfields we recognise that children need a well-rounded school experience to succeed, and that personal development is essential to their well-being and achievement.
We believe in developing independent active learners and in giving children increasing responsibility for aspects of their own development. We believe that learning is a continuous process involving the acquisition, interpretation and application of skills, knowledge and concepts and on developing positive attitudes. The aims of the curriculum are to promote high standards and good progress for all learners. A thematic approach is taken to exploit opportunities for cross curricular teaching and purposeful learning to ensure a fusion of excellence in teaching with enjoyment in learning. A strengthened focus on Mathematics and English is employed and taught explicitly as well as using opportunities to apply learnt skills embedded throughout the curriculum. Children’s understanding of computing and the use of technology is used to enhance learning across the curriculum.
The overall intent of our school curriculum is to:
Recognise uniqueness: in our pupils, staff, resources and whole school community.
Be Inclusive: recognising learning styles, learning needs at all levels and providing solutions to any barriers to learning we encounter.
Engage and Inspire: through knowledge rich, highly enriched, progressive and purposeful contexts.
Promote Aspiration: offering challenge, accountability and responsibility for their learning.
Create citizens of the Future: who thrive on responsibility, see difference as a strength of our community and use democracy to embed their own values and beliefs.
Subject Leader Visions
Science
Science Subject leader’s vision:
To develop children’s substantive knowledge and disciplinary skills of science, inspiring and igniting curiosity about the processes and methods and how it helps to shape the future.
We aim to achieve this through allowing the children:
- To research significant scientists and figures and to understand their impact
- To be curious and ask questions about science and to interpret their findings
- To use scientific evidence to back up their explanations and judgements
- To be able to apply scientific skills when undertaking practical work
- To use scientific skills to be able to reason and solve problems
RE
RE Subject leader’s vision:
Our R.E. curriculum strives to drive all of these intentions and links very closely to the achievement and development of them all. Our R.E curriculum promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural and social development of the children at our school and prepares them for the opportunities and experiences of life in modern Britain.
Intent
At Marlfields Primary School we will teach life-long skills, understanding and knowledge to prepare and equip pupils to flourish in this complex world. We aim to influence and develop children’s behaviours and forge their own personal sense of values, identify and world views.
PSHE
PSHE and Citizenship Subject leader’s vision:
Our school is a vibrant, inclusive learning community. Through PSHE and Citizenship we:
- Celebrate individuality and diversity.
- Develop emotional literacy, confidence, resilience and independence.
- Promote healthy lifestyles and mental wellbeing.
- Equip children with knowledge and skills to stay safe—offline, online, and in the community.
- Teach respect, empathy, kindness and responsibility.
- Prepare pupils for their future roles as confident, responsible, active citizens.
PSHE and Citizenship is central to whole‑school development, wellbeing, behaviour and safeguarding.
DT
DT Subject leader’s vision:
To develop children’s experience of Design & Technology by nurturing creativity and innovation through design, and by exploration of the designed and made world in which we all live and work.
We aim to achieve this through allowing the children:
- To be original and willing to take creative risks to produce innovative ideas and prototypes.
- To be able to manage risks exceptionally well to manufacture products safely and hygienically.
- To be a responsible designer and maker, working ethically and safely, using finite materials carefully.
- To be able to carry out research, show initiative and ask questions to develop an exceptionally detailed knowledge of users’ needs.
- To work independently or cooperatively showing a passion for subject knowledge in Design and Technology.
- To have a thorough knowledge of which tools, equipment and materials to use to make a product and be able to evaluate it.
- To be able to apply knowledge from other areas of the curriculum, where appropriate.
Art
Art Subject leader’s vision:
To develop children’s experience of Art by imaging, creating and exploring through different mediums.
We aim to achieve this through allowing the children:
- To develop a broad knowledge and understanding of a range of famous artists, craft makers and designers.
- To develop knowledge and understanding of shape, pattern, colour, texture and form to express emotions and individuality.
- To show a passion and enjoyment for artwork.
- To draw confidently and adventurously from observation, memory and imagination.
- To select and use materials and techniques skilfully and inventively that are fit for purpose.
- To develop independence, initiative and originality which they use to develop their own and others’ creativity.
- To be able to reflect, talk about and improve their own work and that of others.
Geography
Geography Subject leader’s vision:
To develop children’s experiences and understanding of Geography, inspiring and igniting their curiosity about the wider world.
We aim to achieve this through allowing the children:
- To develop a sense of own location in relation to the rest of the world
- To develop a passion and a real sense of curiosity of the world and the people who live there
- To develop an ability to explore and enquire geographical skills and techniques through fieldwork, map skills, visits and trips
- To be able to enquire, question, analyse and present geographical concepts
- To be able to express opinions that are justified and reasoned through good knowledge around issues in society and the environment
- To apply creativity, critical thinking and curiosity to give reasoned views on places, fieldwork and features of the world around us.
- To be able to reach clear conclusions and develop a reasoned argument to explain findings
History
History Subject leader’s vision:
To develop children’s substantive knowledge and disciplinary skills of History, inspiring and igniting curiosity about the past and how it helps to shape the future.
We aim to achieve this through allowing the children:
- To research significant events and figures and to understand their impact
- To be able to place historical events in chronological order
- To present their findings about a historical topic
- To ask questions about the past and to interpret their findings
- To use historical evidence to back up their explanations and judgements
- To form their own opinions about what has happened in the past using a range of sources
- To develop the ability to think, reflect, debate, discuss and evaluate the past
Music
Music Subject leader’s vision:
At Marlfields Primary school we recognise the importance Music plays in the curriculum and beyond. We understand that Music provides opportunity for personal expression and growth and theintegral part it can play in developing the whole child. This vibrant subject transcends different cultures, abilities and generations and facilitates the bringing together of communities.We value the subject a as unique way of communicating which can both inspire and motivatechildren with a love of music which they can carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Music lessons at Marlfields encourage children to be creative, imaginative and confident learners.
Our objectives in the teaching of Music align with the National Curriculum in that we aim to ensure all pupils:
- Perform, listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, stylesand traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians;
- Learn to sing and to use their voices, to create and compose music on their own and withothers, have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, use technology appropriately andhave the opportunity to progress to the next level of musical excellence;
- Understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated, including throughthe inter-related dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure andappropriate musical notations.
MFL
MFL Subject leader’s vision:
Our specific intent for MFL at Marlfields Primary School is to develop the teaching and learning of French across Key Stage 2 and prepare children for future opportunities in French speaking countries.
We intend to enable our Key Stage 2 pupils:
- To understand where French is spoken and the culture of the country.
- To be passionate about French and want to understand the language.
- To use French creatively and freely when they choose.
- To speak French with confidence including good expression and punctuation.
- To use imagination when writing in French.
- To read with fluency in French.
- To take responsibly for their learning and use dictionaries and other resources when needed to.
P.E & Sports Premium
Intent
What we aim to achieve from our Physical Education curriculum across the Children’s First Learning Partnership:
- ‘Mastery’ is something we want all children to achieve and involves utilising a range of strategies to help children develop a deep and secure knowledge and understanding of Physical Education.
- All staff model positive attitudes towards Physical Education and a belief that all pupils can succeed.
- All children will be able to:
-show a positive attitude and develop a love of physical activity, that takes place in clubs and outside of school.
-take part in regular physical activity for at least 60 minutes per day (inside and outside of school).
-show an understanding of how to lead a healthy and happy lifestyle through a correct diet and physical activity
-use the correct language within PE and to improve the performance of myself and others.
-swim at least 25 metres before the end of Year 6 and to be able to be safe around water.
-take part in a range of activities as individuals, groups and teams, applying skills, communicating well and choosing tactics effectively.
Background
The Government is providing additional funding to provide new, substantial primary school sport funding in order to improve the provision of physical education and sport in primary schools. This funding is being jointly provided by the Departments for Education, Health and Culture, Media and Sport, and will see money going directly to schools to be spent on improving the quality of sport and PE for all their children. All state-maintained schools, academies, middle schools, special schools and pupil referral units which have primary aged pupils will receive the funding.
This funding is ring-fenced and therefore can only be spent on provision for PE and sport in schools. We will be held accountable for how we have used the additional funding to support pupils progress and participation in PE and school sport. We are required to publish on-line information about how we have used the additional funding, including details about our sporting provision alongside curriculum details. This will ensure that parents/carers and others are made fully aware of the PE and sporting provision at Marlfields. Please see our Sports Funding Policy.
Allocation & Impact Report of PE Sports Grant for Marlfields Primary School
We believe in a holistic approach to the development of sport and physical activity for all and encourage collaboration and partnership working to make the best use of resources and enhance PE and sport provision in order to raise participation and achievement for all pupils. Our rationale for the use of Sports Premium funding, which the Governors have agreed, are that it must be used so that:
- all children benefit regardless of sporting ability,
- the most able children are given the opportunity to compete in tournaments with other schools,
- staff have access to training opportunities and continued professional development,
- some activities may be subsidised so that pupils do not miss out due to financial constraints,
- we make use of collaborative and partnership working.
Please click on our latest report below: