Curriculum
Honeywell Curriculum
Honeywell’s connected curriculum is ambitious, rooted in our wider community and driven by aspiration for our children’s futures. The curriculum connects who they are now and prepares them for who they could become as global citizens in an ever-changing world.
Our curriculum is planned and sequenced so that skills, knowledge and experiences build upon what has been taught and leads to the next clearly defined steps. Our aim is for all children to engage deeply with learning, to make connections within their learning and to relate their learning to the world beyond Honeywell.
Our curriculum design has our vision and values at its core. It is our intention that our children are enabled to make compassionate, tolerant, respectful and informed decisions about the individual and citizen they wish to be. Demonstrating resilience in exploration and aspiration in order to achieve. We aim high.
Developing excellent oracy skills is an essential layer of our connected curriculum. Children need to find and use their words, their voice, to express thoughts, feelings, opinions and learning and to be interested in and respectful of what others think, say and feel.
Key global perspectives further develop and drive connections in our curriculum:
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Power |
Democracy |
Conflict and Peace |
Human Rights |
Sustainability |
Social Justice and Equality |
Fundamentally, we aim to create an environment where we can all be the best we can be. Where we can grow the hearts and minds of all learners so they can thrive, be safe, ambitious and successful, now and in their future steps.
Curious about what your child will be learning? Explore our Curriculum section for all the details! Alternatively please speak to the school office.
Your Right to Withdraw from Religious Education (RE)
We respect the choices of all families. Under UK law, parents and carers have the right to ask for their child to be withdrawn from some or all Religious Education (RE) lessons. You don’t need to give a reason, and we will always support your decision.
If you choose to withdraw your child, they will still be supervised in school during RE lessons. While we’re not required to provide alternative lessons, you’re welcome to share any work you’d like your child to do during this time.
If you’d like to discuss this or make a request, please contact the school office.
Honeywell Curriculum Implementation
At Honeywell, our curriculum design is underpinned by our school values and vision for what children in our community need to become confident and independent learners. In planning our curriculum, we begin with the National Curriculum; this ensures breadth and ambition and enables broad and balanced learning.
We made the decision to structure our curriculum around broad themes:
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Autumn |
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Summer |
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Past |
Present |
Future |
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History led |
Geography led |
Science led |
This structure provides coherent, relevant and meaningful contexts for learning within and across subjects.
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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Whole School theme |
Past History |
Present Geography |
Future Science |
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What is power? |
Remember Me |
Sense of Place |
Connecting Worlds |
Time for Change |
Is it fair? |
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Key Global Perspectives |
Power and Democracy Conflict and Peace |
Human Rights |
Sustainability Social Justice and Equality |
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Values including British Values |
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Each term, the subject curriculum driver is connected to English reading and writing through carefully chosen high quality texts. This enables children to engage with knowledge and ideas in different formats and models. Opportunities to reflect upon key knowledge are built into medium term learning sequences in order to deepen learning and make it stick in the memory. This is further supported through enriching educational experiences.
Subject curriculum design begins with knowledge. Discrete subject progressions map the key substantive and conceptual knowledge that children will experience and master over time. Our connected curriculum encourages children to really think about past, present and future worlds, develop knowledge and skills and then apply them with increasing confidence in a range of contexts, questions and problems. Connections need to be authentic. Where necessary subjects are taught discretely. Progression documents are used to plan year group overviews which are then sequenced in detail in medium term planning.
Our curriculum begins in the Early Years Foundation stage. Our subject progression pathways then build on the foundations established. The EYFS curriculum provides experiences and learning in Communication and Language, Personal Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design. Playing and exploring, active learning, creating and thinking in this foundation curriculum are the building blocks for subsequent learning in discrete subjects.
Our curriculum is carefully thought through because we expect our children to engage, question, explore, make connections, have high aspirations for themselves and above all achieve, to be the best that they can be.
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice
and, most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.
Pele
Impact
Our connected curriculum places the learners at the centre and allows them to make connections in their knowledge, skills and understanding that are vital across all subjects. A curriculum not simply to instruct but to inspire.
At Honeywell, we strive to ensure that our children’s attainment in core and foundation subjects is in line with or exceeding age-related expectations. We intend that our children will be fully prepared for their next stage of education; ready to contribute positively to society as a whole.
Our work on promoting skills for life and learning along with our focus on values and well-being enables our children to thrive and become the best they can be.
Knowledge is power.
Information is liberating.
Kofi Annan
EYFS
The Early Years at Honeywell Primary School is very important- this is where it all starts. The EYFS is where the children in our school begin their journey as exploring, aspiring and achieving learners.
We have developed a curriculum that is derived from the EYFS educational programmes and delivered in a way that has the needs and aspirations of our children at its heart.
We take pride in being an inclusive, caring setting that is ambitious and creative. We know that the journey for each child may be different, but they will all make progress.
We make it our mission to give our children exciting experiences, opportunities to explore and take risks whilst also carefully supporting and enabling children to progress in all areas of learning.
We know that our children only get one chance to be 4 years old, so we are committed to making their first year of school so good that they want to continue to explore, aspire and achieve for the rest of their lives.
EYFS Curriculum
Oracy
Reading and writing float on a sea of words James Britton
We want our children to find their voice and use their words with purpose, power and compassion. Oracy is a cohesive element of our connected curriculum.
At Honeywell, we teach children to talk and through talk. Learning to talk involves using our voices confidently and in different ways, choosing our vocabulary and sentences with care. Learning through talk, for example through questioning, discussion, problem solving, reasoning, self- expression and presentation is woven through our connected curriculum.
Evidence has shown:
- Oracy supports learning- including developing creativity and critical thinking.
- Oracy is vital for social mobility- supporting children's aspirations and potential in later life.
- Oracy is good for social and emotional learning- building resilience and helping children to play well with others.
- Oracy opens doors to opportunity- extracurricular activities, pupil parliament and volunteering bring a wide variety of benefits and opportunity.
- Oracy is empowering- giving children the skills to develop their voice and to speak out about what matters to them.
NACE 2018
‘Our ability to use speech to express our thoughts and communicate with others is one of the qualities that makes us uniquely human.’ Transform Teaching and Learning Through Talk written by Amy Gaunt and Alice Stott
The Four Strands of Oracy. (Acknowledgement to Voice 21 Professional Development resources.)
Implementation Oracy
English
At Honeywell Primary School, our aim is to promote high standards of language and literacy for all pupils. In line with the National Curriculum, we want children to speak with clarity and confidence, to acquire a wide vocabulary and to select their words with care, to develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information and to write clearly, accurately and coherently. We use high quality texts to explore the written and spoken world and to link ideas across the curriculum. Oracy is a cohesive element to our connected curriculum.
“Without the opportunity to talk about what we are thinking, our written work is likely to be impoverished.” J Britton Language and Learning
Reading
Reading is a priority at Honeywell.
Reading is taught daily throughout the school.
Phonics is taught through the Read Write Inc program in EYFS, Y1 and Y2. Progress is assessed every six weeks and groups adjusted accordingly.
Reading Comprehension is driven by quality, authentic texts and is structured around ‘reading gems’ (acknowledgement to One Education). This structured approach emphasises defining new vocabulary and daily reading of text to build fluency, understanding and enjoyment.
Children develop individual and independent reading skills through Accelerated Reader. Children read a wide range of books and personal progress is carefully monitored and supported. Parents and children are encouraged to enjoy reading and sharing books at home.
Sharing class stories is a powerful time to promote the love of reading and to enjoy books they would not be able to access independently.
Story assemblies are a wonderful opportunity to share thought provoking picture books that appeal to all readers.
Writing
Children are provided with varied opportunities to write for different purposes and audiences within our connected curriculum. Talk and vocabulary development are integrated into our approach to developing confident and increasingly proficient writers. Quality texts and the wider curriculum provide the stimulus and context for short burst and longer writing opportunities. We want our children to take pride in what they write, how they express their ideas and how they present their work.
English
Implementation Writing
English Writing Progression of Skills and Knowledge
Implementation Reading
Parent video: What is Read Write Inc Phonics
We teach early reading using the well known phonics scheme 'Read, Write Inc'. Click the video to find out more about how it works and what it looks like.
Parent video: Why read to your child?
Reading is one of the most enjoyable and beneficial activities we can do with our children. This video explains how much difference reading at home can make.
Reading for pleasure at Honeywell Primary School
KS1 and EYFS 'Read with me' and 'Book and biscuit' every Wednesday afternoon with parents.
World Book Day and Author-athon!
Reading for Pleasure at Honeywell
Maths
Our Mathematical Vision
At Honeywell Primary School we aim to inspire our children to become lifelong learners; demonstrating a love for exploration and enquiry. This is to be achieved through the fulfilment of statutory requirements coupled with rich and purposeful learning opportunities.
Mathematics is an important creative discipline that helps us to understand and be a part of our world. At Honeywell we want all pupils to experience the beauty, power and enjoyment of mathematics and develop a sense of curiosity about the subject.
At Honeywell, we adopt positive ‘can do’ attitudes, believing all children can achieve in mathematics, and teach for secure and deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
We use mistakes and misconceptions as an essential part of the learning and provide challenge through rich and sophisticated problems before acceleration through new content.
Our Mathematical Aim
At Honeywell we aim for all pupils to:
- Become fluent on the fundamentals of mathematics (see Year by Year curriculum maps) so that they develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
- Solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of problems with increasing sophistication, including in unfamiliar context and to model real-life scenarios.
- Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry and develop and present a justification, argument or proof using mathematical language.
- Have an appreciation of number and number operations, which enable mental calculations and written procedures to be performed efficiently, fluently and accurately.
Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
Our mathematical intent:
- Why not what: The vision of mathematics at Honeywell Primary School embraces the aims and content of the National Curriculum, championing a ‘can do’ attitude and embracing the principles of a mastery approach. All stakeholders can articulate ‘why’ and not just ‘what’ we do or resources that we use.
- Problem solvers: All children have many opportunities – in a lesson, within a unit – to solve problems by applying their mathematical understanding to a variety of problems with increasing sophistication, including in unfamiliar contexts and to model real-life scenarios.
- The answer is only the beginning: Mathematical ideas are discussed and reasoned and not passively ‘received’ by pupils.
- Convince Me: Tasks are deliberately designed to encourage children to describe, explain, justify, convince and/or prove.
Our Mathematical Implementation
- The responsive teacher: Children’s mathematical difficulties and misconceptions are identified through immediate same day/ week formative and periodic summative assessment.
- Prevent the Gap: Children’s difficulties and misconceptions are addressed with rapid interventions within the lesson, same day and diagnostic test informed interventions.
- Teach up Keep up: The mathematics timetable prioritises additional curriculum time beyond the mathematics lesson – a ‘Maths on Track (MOT) meeting – to support deliberate practice, consolidation. Pre-teach and/or immediate intervention.
Our Mathematics Lessons
Each lesson focusses on a manageable step of new learning based on the National Curriculum
What a typical lesson looks like:
- Hook it: Introduction to new learning
- Teach it/Practice It: Live modelling of the new learning with explicit use of potential misunderstandings. All children practice together. Support and Challenge
- Do it: Up to 5 examples – 5 ‘What it is/What it’s also’. Challenge 1: Procedural fluency
- Secure It: 1 or 2 misunderstandings (True/False, Spot the mistake) Challenge 2: Conceptual understanding
- Apply It: Reasoning question to allow children to apply new mathematical knowledge: Implement: Long term memory
- Deepen It: Applying understanding to solve new problems. Challenge 3: Mathematical thinking
Honeywell Primary School Maths Ambassadors
Lucas S: Buttercups Maths Ambassador
James K: Clover Maths Ambassador
Ellie-Mae B: Bluebells Maths Ambassador
Hadija C: Poppies Maths Ambassadors
The elected Maths Ambassadors have been chosen by their classes to represent them here at Honeywell Primary School. The Ambassadors have been selected for demonstrating a love of mathematics; a genuine passion and interest in making Maths fun and memorable for all children and for showing a willingness to drive Maths forward at Honeywell.
The Maths Ambassadors role will consist of the following:
- Meet regularly with Mrs Reeder to share pupil voice and opinion relating to Maths learning.
- Share ideas and opinions on how to continually improve the provision of Maths at Honeywell
- Assist Mrs Reeder (and members of the Leadership Team) in conducting Maths learning walks and book looks.
I am very proud to introduce these fantastic representatives of Maths to you. I sincerely look forward to my continued working relationship with them and seeing how we, together, can continue to make Maths memorable and enjoyable here at Honeywell.
Maths at Honeywell Primary School
Honeywell Maths One Page Overview
Maths Progression Pathway (Inclusive of EYFS)
Maths Progression Pathway (Inclusive of EYFS).docx
Key Instant Recall Facts (KIRFS). Fundamental mathematical facts that every child are expected to know, broken down into each half term. Support attached for parents to support their children at home.
Reception - Buttercups - KIRFs
TTRockstars Parent Handbook.pdf
TTRockstars Parents Logging In.pdf
Science
Primary Science is about children developing a sense of enquiry and extending their knowledge of the world around them.
Our science lessons are planned to do this by developing their skills, knowledge and understanding.
Opportunities will be provided to:
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ask questions
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predict and hypothesise (say why and how things happen)
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develop relevant language
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plan and carry out fair tests
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record and communicate their findings
We aim to develop the children’s interests and curiosity, open-mindedness, co-operation, and responsibility as well as respect for all living creatures and their environments. We want our children to develop both perseverance and the ability to search for answers to their questions independently.
Implementation Progression
Curriculum Progression of Skills and Knowledge - Science Substantive.
Curriculum Progression of Skills and Knowledge - Science Working Scientifically.
Geography
At Honeywell Primary School, we aim to provide a rich geographical curriculum that equips pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, natural and human environments alongside finding out about the Earth’s key physical and human processes.
We plan to achieve this by using a practical approach which offers the pupils a hands-on learning experience. Wherever possible, we incorporate cross-curricular opportunities enabling pupils to transfer skills from other subjects and apply their knowledge, skills and understanding in a different scenario.
‘A high quality Geography education should inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.’
National Curriculum 2014
Implementation Progression
Geography Progression Overview
Geography Curriculum Progression of Skills and Knowledge
History
In history, children learn about people and events in the recent and more distant past in our locality, Britain and in other parts of the world. Exploration of history helps them to develop respect for and tolerance of other people and cultures, and an understanding of some ways in which moral dilemmas can be approached responsibly. We often use real artefacts, trips and visits to stimulate and reinforce our teaching.
In their lessons, for example, our children:
- look for similarities and differences between life today and in the past;
- talk and write about what happened and why people acted as they did;
- find out about the past using different sources of information;
- make links across different periods of history;
- use their developing understanding of chronology when talking or writing about the past.
Implementation Progression
History Curriculum Progression of Skills and Knowledge.
Computing
Computing is an integral part of the national curriculum and is a key skill for everyday life. Computers, tablets, programmable robots, digital and video cameras are a few of the tools that can be used to acquire, organise, store, manipulate, interpret, communicate and present information.
At Honeywell Primary School, we recognise that pupils are entitled to quality hardware and software and a structured and progressive approach to the learning of the skills needed to enable them to use it effectively. In order to achieve this we have chosen to use the Purple Mash computing programme. We recognise that computing and technology are an ever increasing part of day to day life and we aim to ensure that all children are prepared for the future and the technology it holds. At Honeywell e-safety is at the core of all computing teaching. Pupils learning of the whole curriculum is enhanced through the use of a range of technologies.
E-safety at Honeywell
At Honeywell, we believe that the effective use of technology and the internet is an integral part of children’s lives. It not only provides the children with so many educational opportunities but also provides them with the access to essential skills for our rapidly developing and technological enhanced lives.
Whether the children are using the computers at school, a laptop at home, a smartphone or games console, children are able to access the internet in an increasing number of ways.
As part of our curriculum and development of skills, we provide supervised access to the Internet and all of the relevant resources which that may include. As we would protect the children in the ‘real world’, we need to make sure they are completely safe whatever they are doing. Through the Purple Mash units, pupils are taught how to use the internet safely and responsibly and to use it in line with our school Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
Online safety skills are lifelong skills and if our children understand the risks and to make sensible and well informed choices when online then they will get the most from the internet, whilst staying safe.
Progression of Skills
Progression Pathway
Factsheets
Design & Technology
Design and Technology develops children’s skills and knowledge in design, structures, mechanisms, electrical control and a range of materials, including food. It encourages children's creativity and encourages them to think about important issues.
Children are taught how to design and make things for a particular purpose.
Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject.
National Curriculum
Visit the the Design and Technology National Curriculum page for more information.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-design-and-technology-programmes-of-study/national-curriculum-in-england-design-and-technology-programmes-of-study
Design and Technology One Page Overview
Implementation Progression
Design Technology Progression of Skills and Knowledge
Design Technology 2021 to 2022
Art
Everyone is an artist.
Through learning in art, we encourage all children to develop their innate creativity and to consider the world around them through a different lens.
The National Curriculum states:
'A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design.'
Honeywell Art One Page Overview.
Art Implementation Progression
Art Progression of Skills and Knowledge
Art Impact
Gallery
Lullaby Art Project
Dines Green is a fantastic school to be part of. We take every opportunity to develop our children's creativity and being involved with Light Night Worcester, through the Lullaby Project, was really exciting. Our children were so proud of they composition they helped to create and it was amazing to watch the parade of bikes travel through our wonderful community.
Listen to the lullaby our youngest children helped to compose.
Light up your bikes and listen for the lullaby.
Thank you to
for making such a fantastic community event happen.
It was wonderful to see the children and their families riding, waving from the streets and hoping there will be another one next year...
Music
Music plays a very important part in everyday life, whether it be listening for pleasure or developing it further as a social or professional skill.
In school, children will hear a variety of music during assemblies as well as in lessons.
In Key Stage 1 the children experience a variety of musical activities that support their listening skills and encourage control and co-ordination. They develop the use of simple percussion instruments and their voice, through a variety of structured singing activities. The children are also given the opportunity to perform for a range of audiences.
In Key Stage 2 the child’s musical experience further develops their listening skills through listening, appraising, singing, playing, evaluating and composing across a wider variety of historical periods and styles. Their skills will be extended to include learning a melodic instrument (with the support of the Severn Arts Music Service) and developing his/her musical skills by participating in extra-curricular activities e.g. the Choir. The children love to perform, and fun is the key to success!
Music One Page Overview Sept 2022.
Implementation Progression
Curriculum Progression of Skills and Knowledge
Music @ Honeywell
Physical Education
Here at Honeywell Primary School we ensure we provide an extensive range of opportunities in a range of key sports. We ensure we provide the opportunity for all children to follow the National Curriculum programme of study for PE. Our curriculum aims at engaging all of our children by offering a vast selection of sports and outside opportunities and we use the Get Set 4 PE scheme to support our exciting and varied curriculum offer.
At KS1 children take part in a range of gymnastics, dance and games modules. By delivering the curriculum alongside specialist coaches in a fun and engaging manner, we aim to instill children with lifelong skills and motivation to participate regularly in sport, both in and out of school.
In KS2 our teachers have the chance to work alongside specialist coaches to continue to offer gymnastics, games and dance, however swimming and athletics are added to the curriculum.
Delivery:
All children in KS1 and KS2 will have at least two hours of high quality PE a week, where children will have the opportunity to develop a range of physical and social skills appropriate to their age groups.
we offer a range of sporting clubs and experiences after school across both EY/KS1 and KS2. In the past 12 months we have given our children the chance to experience football, cricket, fencing, multi skills and dance alongside representing the school in matches and tournaments.
We also recognise that some great sporting and physical opportunities are not able to take place during school. Residential trips to places such as Wye Valley, Devon, Malvern and Pembrokeshire allow our children to access new and exciting areas of the curriculum. For example:
- Rock climbing and abseiling at Simmonds Yat
- Canoeing on the River Wye
- High ropes course
- Archery
Progression of skills
Progression of skills and knowledge
Progression Pathway
Religious Education & Collective Worship
Religious Education is a curriculum entitlement for all children and Honeywell Primary School follows the ‘Worcestershire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education’. We provide opportunities for children to develop their knowledge and understanding of all six major faiths: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism.
Religious Education does not seek to urge religious beliefs on children or to compromise the integrity of their own beliefs by promoting one religion over another. We teach children to understand and respect different religions, beliefs, values and traditions and to recognise the similarities between religions and each other.
Collective Worship
There is a daily act of collective worship shared by children and teachers following a broadly Christian format. Stories are used to exemplify simple moral truths that will help children develop a sense of right and wrong and live with consideration and respect for others.
The lighting of a candle signals the start of this special time. The children are taught a variety of modern and traditional hymns and prayers, including time for refelection. They also listen to a selection of classical and modern music.
We are very grateful to a team of local Ministers who come into school each week to our assemblies with ‘Open the Book’ – a scheme that will see every story in the Bible covered over a three year period.
Collective worship contributes to the children’s religious, spiritual and moral development; it also touches on aspects of citizenship. It is therefore an important part of the development of the school ethos.
Implementation Progression
Curriculum Progression of Skills and Knowledge RE
Modern Foreign Languages
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) at Honeywell Primary School aims to motivate our children to communicate in other languages, predominantly French, by providing them with fun opportunities to broaden their skill set as an active learner. Languages are an important part of our growing multicultural society; therefore, it is important we cultivate within our school a positive attitude towards the diversity of other nationalities and cultures.
To motivate our children to engage in learning a language we will include in our MFL curriculum games, stories and role-play situations for the children to become confident linguists.
Predominantly taught within KS2, a range of topics will be covered and include themes such as the weather, animals, parts of the body and favourite hobbies and interests. A focus of oral and written sentence work will be the ability to form an opinion and express likes and dislikes.
One Page overview
Implementation Progression
French Progression
Curriculum Progression of Skills and Knowledge MFL French
