Curriculum Subjects

The Mountbatten Primary School curriculum is planned and sequenced by subject leaders to ensure that pupils are able to build on prior knowledge and are given the opportunity to learn more and remember more to equip them with knowledge and skills which they will build on in future year groups.

The long term plans for each subject identify what each year group will be studying in each half term.

Long term plans by subject area:

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

“Leaders have thought carefully about the curriculum plans they have introduced.”

“Pupils enjoy learning about a wide range of subjects.”

“Teachers check what pupils have learned and remembered each term.”

“The ‘Mountbatten 50’ challenges pupils to complete a range of interesting activities
before they leave the school.”

“Pupils learn how to keep safe when using the internet.”

” Some teachers check carefully to find out which pupils are stuck and which pupils need further challenge during lessons.”

“Leaders and teachers make regular checks to see how well pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are doing.”

“Staff are well trained in teaching children to read.”

“There is a clear focus on the teaching of early mathematics and reading.”

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

“Leaders have considered what pupils might need to know to broaden their understanding of the world around them.”

“Pupils listen carefully to what adults say. They join in class discussions enthusiastically.”

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

“The residential visit to Robinwood encourages pupils to experience new challenges and work collaboratively with their friends.”

“Teachers who are new to the school welcome the support they receive.”

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

“Pupils access a range of visits and activities beyond their own experiences.”

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

“Senior leaders, alongside the multi-academy trust, have provided subject leaders with training.”

“The school enjoyed recent success when the computing club won a local area competition using their coding skills.”

“Teachers appreciate the support they receive from subject leaders to help them improve their teaching.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

“Staff work closely with professionals from external agencies to provide support for pupils with SEND.”

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

“Pupils support each other well when they are completing their work.”

“The early years environment is inviting and well organised.”

“Staff welcome the highquality training they receive. They feel proud to work in the school.”

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

“Staff encourage
pupils to be independent from an early age.”

“The school is calm and orderly. Pupils walk around school sensibly and are courteous to one another.”

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

“Children start to learn to read as soon as they enter the school.”

“There is a strong team culture within the school.”

“Leaders work well
with members of the multi-academy trust to support staff.”