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Subject Long-term Plans (LTPs) and Policies

Art & Design

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Citizenship (P.S.H.E) & R.S.E

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Computing

At Leamore Primary School, our intent is to deliver a high-quality computing curriculum that equips pupils with the knowledge, skills and understanding to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Using the updated Purple Mash scheme of work, we aim to ensure all children become confident, responsible and creative users of technology.

Our curriculum is designed to be ambitious, inclusive and progressive, enabling pupils to develop their understanding of the three core strands of computing: computer science, information technology and digital literacy. Through carefully sequenced learning in Purple Mash, pupils revisit and build upon key concepts such as coding, data handling, digital creativity and online safety, ensuring secure progression from Y1  through to Year 6.

We intend for pupils to:

• Develop strong computational thinking skills, including problem-solving, logical reasoning and creativity
• Gain hands-on experience with coding and programming, using age-appropriate tools and real-world contexts
• Become digitally literate, able to create, evaluate and refine digital content for a range of purposes
• Understand how to use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly, including knowing how to seek help and manage risks online
• Build confidence and independence when using technology to support learning across the wider curriculum

The Purple Mash scheme supports high levels of engagement through interactive, creative and cross-curricular activities, while also providing opportunities for assessment and retrieval to strengthen long-term learning. Our intent is that by the time pupils leave Leamore Primary School, they are well-prepared for the next stage of their education and able to participate positively and safely in the digital world.

Design & Technology

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French

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Geography

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History

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Music

At Leamore Primary School, our intent is to deliver a high-quality music education that inspires creativity, self-expression and a lifelong appreciation of music. Through the Charanga Creative Music Scheme, we provide an inclusive, progressive and engaging curriculum that enables all pupils to develop musical knowledge, skills and understanding, regardless of prior experience.

Our music curriculum is carefully sequenced to ensure progression in the key strands of performing, composing, listening and appraising. Using Charanga’s Creative Music Scheme, pupils explore a wide range of musical styles, genres and traditions, building a secure understanding of musical elements such as rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics, structure and texture. Learning is practical and exploratory, allowing pupils to develop confidence through singing, playing instruments, improvising and composing.

We intend for pupils to:

• Develop a strong musical vocabulary and understanding of how music is created, performed and evaluated

• Perform with increasing confidence, control and expression, both individually and collaboratively

• Compose and improvise using a range of musical elements and technologies

• Listen critically and respond thoughtfully to music from a variety of cultures, traditions and historical periods

• Build resilience, creativity and teamwork through regular musical experiences

The Creative Music Scheme supports inclusive practice by offering accessible entry points for all learners, while also providing opportunities for challenge and enrichment. Cross-curricular links, performance opportunities and digital tools enhance engagement and ensure music is valued as an integral part of school life.

By the time pupils leave Leamore Primary School, our intent is that they have developed a secure musical foundation, a positive musical identity and the confidence to participate in and enjoy music beyond the classroom.

Physical Education

At Leamore Primary School, Physical Education is about far more than learning sports skills; it is about developing the whole child. Our iMoves approach underpins a high-quality PE curriculum that inspires all pupils to succeed and excel physically through the development of movement, strength, coordination and healthy competition. We provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in ways that support their overall health and fitness, while also encouraging participation in competitive sports and activities that build character and promote values such as fairness and respect.

Our PE programme is rooted in a strong foundation of fundamental movement skills and ensures that every child has the opportunity not only to take part, but to know more, do more and excel. All learning takes place in a fun, engaging and supportive environment where pupils feel motivated and challenged.

It is our intent that all children at Leamore Primary School experience a consistently high standard of Physical Education. Through PE, pupils learn to cooperate and collaborate as part of a team, developing an understanding of equality, fair play and respect that supports lifelong learning. Children are encouraged to thrive in a safe, stimulating and active environment that nurtures confidence, resilience and enjoyment of physical activity.

Religious Education

Through good quality Religious Education (RE), our children will leave Leamore with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the religions and beliefs, which form part of our contemporary society. Our RE lessons will consistently motivate and inspire children to explore religious viewpoints and be open-minded and tolerant to the beliefs of others.

Intent

At Leamore Primary School, we use the Walsall SACRE Scheme of work. We use this scheme because RE, unlike other areas of the curriculum, is a local responsibility. Through the SACRE, our local community has the opportunity to influence directly what pupils learn in RE. The Syllabus aims to promote understanding between all people and prepares the children and young people of Walsall for active citizenship in a diverse and rapidly changing world. The scheme provides clear development of religious topics that are explored right from the younger years to our Year 6 class.  For example year one is an introduction to learning about Sikh people, symbols and stories and this is developed and carried right through school until Year 6 when they compare key figures of inspiration in the Sikh community and compare these to other religions.

Through this curriculum, we aim to equip our children with the skills they need to be respectful towards others and have an awareness of the cultural diversity within our world. We teach them about a wide range of religions and compare and contrast these faiths. Children are given opportunities to learn about religions whilst being encouraged to be respectful and a good citizen within our community.

How we teach Religious Education at our school

Religious Education at our school follows the Agreed Syllabus set by Walsall SACRE. Our RE curriculum is carefully designed to develop pupils’ knowledge about religions and worldviews as well as their ability to think carefully and critically about belief.

Why Religious Education matters

Religious Education helps pupils to understand the world around them and their place within it. By combining strong knowledge of religions with critical thinking skills, our RE curriculum supports pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.

Our approach to Religious Education

We aim to ensure that pupils:

• Develop respect and understanding for people of all faiths and none
• Learn to express their own ideas clearly and thoughtfully
• Build skills in reasoning, discussion, and reflection
• Are well prepared for life in a diverse society

In line with the Walsall Agreed Syllabus, our RE curriculum develops secure substantive knowledge of religions and worldviews, alongside disciplinary knowledge that enables pupils to interpret, analyse, evaluate and reflect on religious belief and practice. This ensures pupils not only know about religions, but understand their significance and can engage critically and respectfully with them.

Walsall SACRE encourages pupils to engage in:

• Theological thinking (beliefs about God, salvation, authority)
• Philosophical thinking (meaning, truth, morality)
• Social-scientific thinking (community, identity, diversity

What pupils learn in Religious Education

In RE, pupils build secure knowledge of a range of religions and worldviews. This includes:

• Core beliefs about God, life, and meaning
• Religious practices such as prayer, worship, and festivals
• Sacred texts and key stories
• How faith is lived out by individuals and communities today

Pupils revisit key ideas as they move through the school, developing deeper understanding and more complex ideas over time.

How pupils learn in Religious Education

RE lessons are taught through enquiry-based questions that encourage pupils to think, discuss, and reflect. Pupils are taught to:

• Ask thoughtful questions about belief and meaning
• Explore different interpretations of religious texts and ideas
• Compare similarities and differences between religions and worldviews
• Use evidence and examples to explain their thinking
• Reflect on how beliefs influence people’s lives

This approach helps pupils learn how to study religion, not just facts about it. 

Science Curriculum

At Leamore, it is our intent for pupil to learn Science through experimentation, practice and discussion so children gain core knowledge around:

• Scientific vocabulary
• ‘Working scientifically’ skills including systematic and careful observations and following practical scientific methods
• The gathering and interpretation of straightforward scientific evidence
• The use of everyday materials and scientific equipment to solve science problems
• Articulating scientific concepts and using five types of science enquiries

We believe that children should be taught science in a way that helps nurture an understanding of the value of scientific skills. But, we also think science learning should be engaging and inspiring.

We follow the White Rose Science scheme of work for our curriculum for Science. The White Rose Science approach provides our pupils with much needed opportunities to develop oracy and articulation when talking about concepts and allows them to internalise what they are learning more robustly. White Rose have stated their scheme helps to deliver, 'Science, in a fun and logical way' and we agree that this is the case.

In addition, it provides teachers with all the guidance and supporting materials they need to plan and deliver a high quality science education. The schemes of learning provide full coverage of the national curriculum knowledge elements for science but they don’t stop there. They also cover scientific questions around sustainability and the planet, and help children develop  empathy for the local and wider environment.

The key to the success of White Rose Science is a small step approach - something that our pupils have shown they work well with across many monitoring sessions in school. White Rose breaks down the essential aspects of key stage science into easily digestible chunks across age-appropriate units.

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