At Ormsgill we pride ourselves on providing a knowledge rich curriculum. We carefully sequence the learning that takes place in each class, allowing our pupils to build upon their prior knowledge each year. Opportunities to revisit key knowledge is embedded into our curriculum, ensuring that what the children learn sticks. At the core of our curriculum, we think of the whole child. We promote the use of oracy and use ambitious vocabulary in all our lessons.
We aim to make our lessons engaging and supplement them with external trips and visits to broaden our pupils’ experiences. We have excellent technology resources and embed the use of technology through our whole curriculum. We consider social and emotional intelligence to be extremely important in the modern world, so we provide strong links to this through our pastoral work as well as, as part of our PSHE and RE curriculums.
Further information about our curriculum areas can be found by clicking on the sub pages below.
If you have any questions regarding the curriculum we teach please contact the school directly.
Our Curriculum
Early Reading
We help children develop a love of reading by building confidence, fluency and understanding from the very start.
Phonics
Our phonics teaching gives children the skills they need to read, write and spell with confidence.
English
Through reading, writing, speaking and listening, children learn to express themselves clearly and creatively.
Maths
We inspire children to enjoy maths by developing strong number skills, problem-solving and reasoning.
Early Years
Our Early Years curriculum provides a happy, nurturing start where children learn through play, exploration and discovery.
Science
Children explore the world around them through exciting investigations, questions and hands-on learning.
PE
Physical Education helps children stay active, healthy and confident while developing teamwork and resilience.
Computing
We teach children how to use technology safely, creatively and with confidence in a digital world.
PSHE & RSE
Through PSHE and RSE, children learn about wellbeing, relationships, respect and how to stay safe.
Personal Development
We support every child to grow in confidence, character and readiness for life beyond the classroom.
History
Children discover the past by learning about important events, people and how life has changed over time.
Geography
Geography helps children understand the world, from their local area to different countries and environments.
Art & Design
Through art and design, children explore creativity, imagination and different ways to express their ideas.
Design & Technology
Children use creativity and practical skills to design, make and evaluate real-life projects.
Languages
Learning a new language helps children build confidence, curiosity and an understanding of other cultures.
RE
Religious Education encourages children to explore beliefs, values and respect for different faiths and traditions.
Music
Music inspires creativity and confidence as children sing, perform, listen and develop a love of sound and rhythm.