Curriculum

Introduction

‘Tyneview is a family and community led school that values positive relationships. We listen to learn. Our curriculum is fun, creative, respectful and engaging which includes all of our learners. Together we support each other to always achieve our best.’

Our curriculum is the totality of pupils’ learning experiences.

Curriculum Aims and Intent

Tyneview’s curriculum aims to:

Promote high standards in reading, writing and numeracy from every starting point
Allow children to develop a knowledge of themselves
Enable children to acquire important knowledge and skills
To have wonder about time and space
Promote spiritual development throughout all school topics
Promote physical and mental development and an awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle
Enable children to be aware of the importance of and participate in the arts and related cultural themes throughout all school topics
Enable children to be confident in the use of ICT
Enable pupils to develop moral sensibility through carefully taught values
Develop the personal and social skills of each child
Prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experience of the next step in school and adult life

Our drivers will develop ….

Children who can explore, listen and be resilient.
Children who have an informed opinion and are respectful of the views of others (tolerance).
Children who can create, communicate and build relationships. (interpersonal skills)

Curriculum Design

Our curriculum is broad and mapped effectively providing progression of knowledge and skills using NEAT progression documents and the National Curriculum. It promotes an enjoyment of learning and a commitment to learning and achieving. The children’s and communities’ voices help us to react and change our curriculum regularly making it real and relevant to all. Teachers’ excellent research-based knowledge of quality first teaching strategies and ‘knowing our children and community well’ ensures we choose pedagogy carefully to support an inclusive environment. The mental wellbeing of children and the use of nurture is paramount when supporting children to begin their learning; many strategies are used from a strong SEND and welfare team to support children ensuring we provide the right learning environment for all.

The Organisation of the Curriculum

Key termly themes underpin our curriculum. These themes are chosen as golden threads linking concepts throughout the curriculum.
A whole school long term plan indicates the broad objectives and the links between subjects. The plan indicates key experiences and trips the children should experience to enhance their learning ensuring cultural capital.
A medium term plan is produced by each class teacher using the objectives from the National Curriculum and the NEAT progression papers. Teachers provide children and parents with a concept map. The maps indicate key important people, knowledge and skills to be taught. As well as key vocabulary and the milestones to be covered. This supports children with gaps in their knowledge, retrieval and if they may have an absence.
Literacy and numeracy medium term planning is given out by the coordinators. (Numeracy –based on Whiterose and gap analysis and Literacy from the National Curriculum. Concept maps are planned and written in maths and English to support children with key ideas, vocabulary and strategies to support their learning.
The RE scheme of work follows the Newcastle SACRE.

Science Principles

Staff and children have worked together to devise key principles for our science lessons at Tyneview. We are really excited to see how many we can fit into each lesson.

Below are links to opportunities for out of school science activities: