Our curriculum
The Wilmslow Academy strives to provide a broad and balanced curriculum which is research informed and evidence based to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. Our curriculum delivers the National Curriculum in an exciting and purposeful way – cross-curricular links are exploited to make learning interesting and meaningful. The curriculum is enhanced through memorable experiences which include: visits, visitors, trips and special events throughout the year. The teaching of English and Mathematics along with the teaching of thinking skills (meta-cognition) ensure pupils gain essential skills, understanding and knowledge, which allow them to become independent in their learning. They are taught to be active learners, develop their own self-regulation strategies and to use life long learning strategies enabling them to become independent and resilient learners.
Maths and English continue to be taught every day and build on what the children already know.
English
Our Writing intention, design and implementation document can be found here: Intent and Implementation Document
Download our Writing Curriculum document
Download our English at The Wilmslow Academy Document
Download our Inclusive English Document
Our reading intention, design and implementation document can be found here: Intent and Implementation Document
Download our Shared Reading Curriculum
Download our Little Wandle Parent Presentation
Have a look at Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Progression
Explore the Little Wandle Website so you can support your child at home saying their sounds and writing their letter.
Little Wandle Resources for Home
Little Wandle Useful Videos
Children from Reception to Year 2 are taught phonics daily using the Little Wandle scheme. To find out more, please visit the Class 1 page.
We endorse a balanced approach to the teaching of reading and draw on resources from a range of sources and various texts whilst also following the Little Wandle reading scheme.
The National Curriculum outlines what must be taught to each year group in English and mathematics.
Our spoken language intention, design and implementation document can be found here: Intent and Implementation Document
Download our Spoken Language Curriculum
Take a look at the images below to see our Discussion Guidelines, Listening Ladder and Talk Tactics!
Mathematics
The intention, design and implementation of our mathematics curriculum can be found here: Maths curriculum design, intent and impact
Please click here to view our Maths map
A overview of the Ready to progress document can be found in this document. RtP overview
Please read our Inclusive Maths document
Lots of useful information for parents, including an explanation of the mathematical terms, can be found at OxfordOwl.
IThis link to Third Space Learning, provides some examples of what the terms mean in practice https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/primary-maths-dictionary/#113-p
In addition, you can find useful tips on how to support your child in acquiring and using knowledge of times tables here Helping your child with multiplication and division. Follow the links below to find guidance on the way bar modelling can be applied to different types of calculation.
An introduction to bar modelling
Bar modelling: addition and subtraction
Bar modelling: multiplication and division
To find out more please click on the relevant subject below
Art and Design - Curriculum Intent, Design & Impact - Art and Design Long Term Plan -Threads in Art and Design - Inclusive Art and Design
Computing - Curriculum Intent, Design & Impact - Long Term Plan - End Points - Inclusive Computing
Design and Technology - Curriculum Intent, Design & Impact - Long Term Plan - End Points - Inclusive Design & Technology
EYFS- Curriculum Intent, Design and Impact - End Points
Geography - Curriculum Intent, Design & Impact - Long Term Plan - End Points - Inclusive Geography
History- Curriculum Intent, Design & Impact - Long Term Plan - End Points - Threads in History - Inclusive History
Music- Curriculum Intent, Design & Impact - Long Term Plan - End Points - Music Development Plan 2024 - 2025 - Inclusive Music
PE - Curriculum Intent, Design & Impact - Long term Plan - End Points - Inclusive PE
Science - Curriculum Intent, Design & Impact - Long term plan - science long term plan 2024.docx - End Points (Knowledge) - End Point (Working Scientifically) - Inclusive Science
MFL -Curriculum Intent, Design & Impact - Long Term Plan -End Points - Inclusive MFL
PSHE - Curriculum Intent, Design & Impact - Long Term Plan - End Points - Inclusive PSHE
Religious Education - Curriculum, Intent, Design & Impact - Long Term Plan - End Points - Inclusive RE
Parents can find out more about the curriculum by reading the overviews below. You will find our current year's curriculum in detail as well as a look at what exciting learning opportunities lie ahead! If you would like further information on the detailed curriculum for each year group please visit their class page. This curriculum overview is sent home to parents each half term and available by contacting the school.
EYFS curriculum overview 2024 -2025 EYFS Early Learning Goals overview
.Year 1 curriculum overview 2024-25
Year 2 curriculum overview 2024-25
Year 3 curriculum overview 2024-25
Year 4 curriculum overview 2024-25
Year 5 curriculum overview 2024-2025
Year 6 curriculum overview 2024-2025
Our curriculum will evolve and change as we are inspired by events and changes in the wider world. Our visits and workshops will reflect the best learning opportunities we can provide at that time.
Please click on this link for instructions on how to get MyMaths to work our an iPad or iPhone.
To find out more about how we are complying with our duties in the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 by making the curriculum accessible for those with disabilities or Special Educational Needs, please refer to our:
- SEN Information page
- Equality Information page