Killamarsh Junior School Curriculum Overview

At Killamarsh Junior School, we are proud to offer a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that meets all statutory requirements and reflects our commitment to nurturing well-rounded, knowledgeable and curious learners. Our curriculum is designed to inspire pupils to become great citizens of their community and the wider world.

Core Curriculum

We deliver high-quality teaching in English, Maths, Science and foundation subjects through carefully selected schemes that ensure progression, depth and challenge:

• Mathematics: We follow the White Rose Maths scheme, which builds fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills through a mastery approach.
• English: Our reading and writing curriculum is delivered through Pathways to Write, Pathways to Read, and Reading Plus, ensuring children develop strong literacy skills, a love of reading, and the ability to express themselves clearly and creatively.
• Science: Our science curriculum encourages enquiry, exploration and discovery, helping pupils understand the world around them through hands-on investigations and scientific thinking.

Personal Development and Wellbeing

• PSHE: We use the Jigsaw PSHE programme to support children’s emotional literacy, mental health, relationships and understanding of British values.
• Religious Education: Our RE curriculum follows the Derbyshire Agreed Syllabus, promoting respect, tolerance and understanding of different faiths and worldviews.

Foundation Subjects

Our foundation curriculum is designed to help pupils acquire the skills, knowledge and vocabulary to become:

• Historians: Exploring Britain’s past and global history through enquiry, chronology and interpretation.
• Geographers: Investigating places, environments and sustainability through fieldwork and map skills.
• Artists and Designers: Expressing creativity through a range of media, techniques and cultural influences.
• Athletes: Developing physical skills, teamwork and resilience through PE and competitive sport.
• Linguists: Learning French to build communication skills and cultural awareness.
• Engineers and Technologists: Solving problems through design, innovation and practical application.

Curriculum Enhancement and Support

To ensure every child thrives, we enhance our curriculum and support learning through:

• Doodle Maths: An adaptive platform that supports personalised learning and home engagement.
• AiR Educational Software: Providing targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities for improving writing.

Curriculum Access

We are committed to transparency and accessibility. All curriculum maps and schemes of work for each year group are available on our website, ensuring parents and carers can understand what their child is learning and how they can support at home.