Curriculum Intent
At Robert Shaw, we firmly believe that high expectations of self and others is key to achieving success. Our intent is to create an engaging and relevant curriculum that encourages pupils to become curious, motivated and resilient lifelong learners equipped with the skills to achieve high quality outcomes and be active citizens in modern Britain.
We will achieve this and build cultural capital by:
ensuring pupils have access to rich, first-hand experiences through visits and visitors;
developing communication and oracy through vocabulary-rich teaching;
developing positive reciprocal relationships between peers and adults;
having a clear understanding of the global community within which they live and learn;
developing a clear understanding about, respect for and tolerance of, those with different faiths, views and abilities.
Throughout the academic year, there will be many opportunities for all pupils to work together on topics and themes such as Nottingham, Remembrance and Shakespeare.
As a school, we will continue to teach phonics and reading using the Read, Write Inc programme. All pupils in Early Years and Key Stage One will receive a daily phonics lesson.
Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like more information about reading and phonics, or follow this link to the Read, Write Inc website.
Robert Shaw follows the National Curriculum 2014, and aims to meet the curriculum objectives through a creative and engaging ‘big question’ based approach.
Please follow the link below to the National Curriculum objectives:
Robert Shaw Curriculum Drivers
Our curriculum drivers are:
C – Community
E – Enrichment
I – Independence
R – Respect
Fundamental British Values
Across all aspects of our curriculum, we aim to develop and foster a secure understanding of the fundamental British Values to enable our pupils to be active citizens in modern Britain.
IL – Individual Liberty
D – Democracy
MR – Mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith
RL – The rule of law
You will see references to the British Values and our Curriculum Drivers on our curriculum maps.
We ensure that our children are taught to stay safe through specific theme events such as Safer Internet Day, PSHE and citizenship lessons and assemblies. We regularly display child-friendly information in classrooms and around school to remind them about staying safe.
Autumn 1 – 2020 Curriculum Maps
Please click on the links below to view the curriculum map and knowledge organiser for each year group in school.
F1 (Nursery) Rhymes Curriculum Map
F2 (Reception) Sticks and Stones Curriculum Map F2 (Reception) Sticks and Stone Knowledge Organiser
Year 1 Who Is Robin Hood? Curriculum Map Year 1 Who is Robin Hood? Knowledge Organiser
Year 2 Where Does Bread Come? Curriculum Map Year 2 Where does Bread Come? Knowledge Organiser
Year 3 What was Nottingham like during the Blitz? Curriculum Map Autumn 1 Year 3 What was Nottingham like during the Blitz? Knowledge Organiser
Year 4 Who built Wollaton Hall? Curriculum Map Year 4 Who built Wollaton Hall? Knowledge Organiser
Year 5 What is a Goose Fair? Curriculum Map Year 5 What is a Goose Fair? Knowledge Organiser
Year 6 Why is Nottingham Great? Curriculum Map Year 6 Why is Nottingham Great Knowledge? Organiser
Autumn 2 – 2020 Curriculum Maps
Please click on the links below to view the curriculum map and knowledge organiser for each year group in school.
F1 Animals & Christmas Curriculum Map F1 Animals & Christmas Knowledge Organiser
F2 Animals Curriculum Map F2 Animals Knowledge Organiser
Year 1 Is Peter Rabbit good? Curriculum Map Year 1 Beatrix Potter Author Focus Knowledge Organiser
Year 2 What was the Great Fire Of London? Curriculum Map Year 2 What was the Great Fire of London? Knowledge Organiser
Year 3 Where are we? Curriculum Map
Year 4 Are all countries In Europe The Same? Curriculum Map Year 4 Are all countries in Europe the same? Knowledge Organiser
Year 5 What Are The Deadly 60? Curriculum Map Year 5 What Are The Deadly 60? Knowledge Organiser
Year 6 Can Art Change the World? Curriculum Map Year 6 Can Art Change the World? Knowledge Organiser
Spring 1 – 2020 – Shakespeare!
Please click on the links below to view the curriculum map for each year group in school.
Nursery – A Midsummer Nights Dream
Reception – A Midsummer Nights Dream
Year 1 – A Midsummer Nights Dream
Spring 2 – 2020 Curriculum Maps
Please click on the links below to view the curriculum map for each year group in school.
F1 What is your favourite book? Knowledge Organiser F1 What is your favourite book? Curriculum Map
F2 What is your favourite book Knowledge Organiser F2 What is your favourite book? Curriculum Map
Year 1 Are characters in fairy tales really bad? Knowledge Organiser Year 1 Are characters in fairy tales really bad? Curriculum Map
Year 2 What happens in Spring? Knowledge Organiser Year 2 What happens in Spring? Curriculum Map
Year 3 Who lived in The Stone Age? Curriculum Map
Year 4 Who were the Vikings? Knowledge Organiser Year 4 Who were the Vikings? Curriculum Map
Year 5 Why are rivers important? Knowledge Organiser
Year 6 Why would you like to live by the coast? Curriculum Map
Summer 1 – 2019 Curriculum Maps
Please click on the links below to view the curriculum maps for each year group in school.
Reception – Ready Steady Grow!
Year 1 – What makes me special?
Year 2 – this year group are currently preparing for the end of Key Stage 1 SATs.
Year 3 – What makes a great warrior?
Year 4 – Claudius V Boudicca – who wins?
Year 5 – Who Built The Pyramids?
Year 6 – this year group are currently preparing for the end of Key Stage 2 SATs.
Summer 2 – 2019 Curriculum Maps
Please click on the links below to view the curriculum map for each year group in school.
Reception – Ready Steady Grow!
Year 1 – What is the biggest creature to have walked on the planet?
Year 2 – What was the seaside like in the past?
Year 3 – What makes a great explorer?
Year 4 – Who lives in the rainforest?
