Curriculum
Curriculum Statement
Our curriculum is varied and personalised to the needs of our pupils, based on the Early Year Foundation Stage Curriculum and the National Curriculum. Here you will find a copy of the Battledown Curriculum Framework. This document reflects our philosophy and aims, as well as describing our approach, including how teaching programmes are planned and carried out to meet the individual needs of every child within the school. Our curriculum is constantly changing, evolving and responding to new needs and reflecting our developing knowledge and experience.
Phonic reading skills are developed through Twinkl Phonics for Phase 1 followed by ‘Read Write Inc.’ scheme.
If you need any more information about the curriculum, please contact the school for further information.
Battledown Four Year Rolling Programme
The Curriculum Themes are:
Year 4 – 2023 – 24
Autumn Term – People who help us in our community
Spring Term – History through the ages
Summer Term – Transport and travel
Year 1 – 2024-25
Autumn Term – Me and my Family
Spring Term – Animals around the world
Summer Term – The seaside/ water, water everywhere.
Year 2 – 2025 – 26
Autumn Term – Traditional stories/Once upon a time
Spring Term – Nature Detectives
Summer Term – Festivals and celebrations.
Year 3 – 2026 – 27
Autumn Term – Up up and away/ The Universe
Spring Term – Food, glorious food
Summer Term – The Rainforest/Environment
