Curriculum at Fairfields
We have created a unique curriculum for children in our school. It is based on a challenging book as a driver. The teachers in the school have taken the National Curriculum and have made links between subjects like history and geography, science and art.
Our aim is to create a curriculum that is fresh and relevant. We want to inspire and challenge children; encouraging them to question and explore and become active learners.
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Year Group |
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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1 |
Belonging Discover where we belong in our class, school and local community. |
Bravery Investigating how to keep safe and healthy and how this has changed over time. |
Curiosity A study of living things, exploring contrasting habitats and animals. |
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2 |
Journeys A journey to Antarctica to learn about penguins and their habitats. A journey and exploration of the Titanic and its impact on safety. |
Transformation A comparison of contrasting locations, Understanding the impact of the Great Fire of London. |
Survival Surviving on a deserted island! Exploring Columbus’ expeditions and the impact they had on Europe and the Taino people. Investigation into Ancient Mesopotamia and the things they invented for survival, linked the female explorer Gertrude Bell. |
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3 |
Success A study of the Stone Age and the Romans |
Abundance Exploring new life and plants, including a local history study. |
Energy A study linked to our wants and needs, including healthy lifestyles. |
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4 |
Conflict Looking at conflict and the impact of invasions including the Anglo-Saxons. |
Amusement The history of the circus including the understanding of sound and electricity. |
Innovation A study of innovation and the impact of inventions including electricity and the environment. |
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5 |
Odyssey A study of epic journeys around the world in literature and geography, including rivers. Travelling to distant Australia, we learn about living there and wildlife too. |
Discovery Investigating discoveries including space and tombs in Egypt. |
Revolutions Exploring why revolutions occur including the industrial revolution, the suffragettes and influential women. |
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6 |
Contrast Exploring contrasting systems, structures and climates. |
Evolution Investigating how living things have changed over time, analysing and classifying. |
Legacy Looking at the human body and how humans impact on the community and the world, including a study of the Ancient Greeks and the impact they had. |
Our Support, Stretch and Challenge Manifesto
Our manifesto is a promise to children in our school and an agreement with children to work as a team to optimise the learning. This was written in partnership with parents, pupils, staff and governors. It is displayed in every classroom.
