Our curriculum has been designed using Dimensions Learning Means the World and across a two year cycle. Each year there are four main themes, each with an underpinning world issue of conflict, culture, communication or conservation. Other, shorter themes on our curriculum cycle ensure that we have full National Curriculum coverage and enrichment opportunities. We introduced this curriculum in February 2020 and have been delighted to see how well our children have engaged with all aspects of learning.
2021-2022 sees us on Cycle B. The theme overview can be seen here:
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Cycle B 2021-2022
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Explorers
(EYFS) |
Pathfinders
(KS1) |
Adventurers
(Lower KS2) |
Navigators
(Upper KS2) |
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| Experimental
Curious Confident Co-operative |
Innovative
Decisive Creative Independent |
Brave
Risk-Taker Resilient Prepared |
Leaders
Able to apply skills Overcomers Focused |
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| School Theme | 2 week
6.9.2021-17.9.2021 |
The Very Best Version of Me | |||
| Theme 1
Conflict |
7 weeks
20.9.2021-12.11.2021 |
Help is at Hand | Unity in the Community | Law and Order | You’re Not Invited |
| School Theme | 1 week
15.11.2021 |
Enterprise Week | |||
| Curriculum | 3 weeks
22.11.2021-10.12.2021 |
DPC: Over the Rainbow (B) | Happy Families | Rocky the Findosaur | In Your Element |
| Additional | 1 week
13.12.2021 |
Christmas | |||
| Theme 2
Culture |
6.5 weeks
3.1.2022-18.2.2022 |
Under the Sea | Zero to Hero | A World of Difference | I have a Dream… |
| Curriculum | 3 weeks
28.2.2022-18.3.2022 |
If You Go Down to the Woods… | Paddington’s Passport | Under Attack/A Right Royal Battle (Saxons/Viking) | Walk Like an Egyptian |
| Theme 3
Communication |
7 weeks
21.3.2022-20.5.2022 |
Happy to be Me | Happily Ever | That’s All Folks | A World of Bright Ideas |
| Active Week | 1 week
23.5.2022 |
Everybody Active Week | |||
| Theme 4
Conservation |
7 weeks
7.6.2022-21.7.2022 |
No Place Like Home | Light Up the World | Under the Canopy | Global Warning |
The curriculum for each phase has been mapped, these can be seen below:
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| Class: | Explorers | Pathfinders | Adventurers | Navigators |
| Year groups: | EYFS | KS1: Years 1 and 2 | LKS2: Years 3 and 4 | UKS2: Years 5 and 6 |
| Cycle A: | Explorers Curriculum Overview A | Pathfinders Curriculum Overview A | Adventurers Curriculum Overview A | Navigators Curriculum Overview A |
| Cycle B (2021-2022) | Explorers Curriculum Overview B | Pathfinders Curriculum Overview B | Adventurers Curriculum Overview B | Navigators Curriculum Overview B |
Religious Education
We deliver the Dorset Agreed Syllabus through Discovery RE. Aspects of RE are also taught as part of the Dimensions based curriculum above. Mapped overview coming soon.
French
In Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) we learn French using Language Angels. Mapped overview coming soon.
Phonics
We use the Read Write Inc phonics programme to teach phonics from reception. The video below gives more information about how phonics is taught at Charmouth. If you have any questions, please speak to your child’s class teacher. Parent information from Read Write Inc can be seen on their website.
Reading
Alongside Read, Write Inc phonics based books, we use books from a range of publishers, promoting a broad range of reading opportunities. We assess children throughout their reading journey, ensuring that books are matched to decoding ability and also provided for enjoyment, supported or guided reading and challenge.
Maths
We use Herts for Learning Essential Maths as the basis for our maths teaching and learning.
English
Talk for Writing is used to inform our planning in English. We learn spellings using Read, Write Inc as well as the spelling of high frequency words through our own bespoke spelling package.
If you would like further information on our curriculum, please contact the school office.
Dimensions Curriculum: www.dimensionscurriculum.co.uk
Read Write Inc: www.ruthmiskin.com
Discovery RE: www.discoveryschemeofwork.com
