Curriculum Intent
Our children will experience the Barnes curriculum. This is an ambitious and inclusive curriculum, tailored to meet the needs and interests of all pupils, in which they will thrive and strive. It is innovative and aims to develop independent and resilient learners, giving opportunities for them to reach their full potential.
Our school provides a fun, thought-provoking learning environment where we build perseverance, determination and develop a thirst for knowledge. Our inclusive approach aims to meet the social, emotional, cultural and academic needs of our learners
It is a curriculum we are proud to teach and one the children are proud to learn. It will equip the children with the skills needed for learning and fulfilling their dreams.
Curriculum Overview 2019-20
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 3
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Super Sunderland Locality study. Shipbuilding. Magnets and Forces |
Super Sunderland History of Sunderland. Light and Shadows |
‘Truly Scrumptious’ Human Body. Africa and countries where cocoa beans are grown. Chocolate. Design and make own chocolate bar |
‘Savage Stone Age’ Rocks and Fossils
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‘The Rise of The Roman Empire’ Italy. Spread of The Roman Empire, daily life of a Roman, Roman Army |
‘How does your garden grow?’ Plants, growing own beanstalk. Weather and climate
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Year 4
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The Greeks
Sound |
The Greeks
Christmas |
Raiders and Invaders
Electricity |
Raiders and Invaders
Mountains
Teeth and digestion |
Living things and their habitats |
States of matter
Climate zones |
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Year 5 |
Egypt Science: Materials |
Egypt
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Tudors |
Life cycle Chicks |
Space |
Space |
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Year 6
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World War Two Home Front |
World War Two Battles and Victory |
South America |
The Victorians |
Local Study Map Skills |
Moving On |
Provisions Available in School
The Hive
The Hive is an alternative provision for children within school who are on the Autistic Spectrum. Children who access The Hive follow a personalised curriculum to meet their needs, which includes English and Maths as well as topics of interest and life skills.
The Nest
The Nest is a short term intervention provision within school to help children with their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The children follow the school curriculum within The Nest. Children take part in circle time daily. Within this time they are learning social skills, they explore emotions and techniques to help with those emotions and life skills.
Both provisions have a structured timetable which includes a number of breaks throughout the day. The school day starts at 9.05am and ends at 3.15pm.
