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:

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

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

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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