Curriculum

Curriculum Goals at Corpusty Primary School

Overarching our curriculum are five goals. These goals drive our teaching and learning . Each half term we have a theme for our learning which we call a ‘vehicle;’ this vehicle (topic) is used as a tool as we aim for our five goals. 

The National Curriculum

Although our curriculum is driven primarily by our five goals, the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals form the backbone of our curriculum. Coverage of this is carefully planned to ensure knowledge and skills are built effectively over the course of the primary years.

The Corpusty Passport

Running very closely alongside our main curriculum is the ‘Corpusty Passport.’ This part of our curriculum sets out some key experiences we aim for our children to have in their time with us to enrich the range of life experiences which they may have. The range of experiences is diverse from enjoying a sleepover to visiting Parliament. The purpose of the ‘Corpusty Passport’ is to provide a broad range of experiences which children can draw on when learning in the classroom, to make links and to feed into our five overarching curriculum goals.

‘Wonderlust Wednesdays’

Developed as part of our curriculum provision during COVID lockdowns to address the wellbeing needs of children and families, ‘Wonderlust Wednesdays’ have become a key part of our curriculum post-COVID. Supporting our curriculum goals, these days, which take place once a term, are a break from the regular routines of a ‘normal’ day at Corpusty Primary School and give an opportunity for an in-depth exploration of a subject. ‘Wonderlust Wednesdays’ have included a Shakespeare day, Food Glorious Food, COP 26 and a day exploring artists of the world and history.