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Curriculum Overview

We offer a curriculum which is broad and balanced to ensure every child reaches their full potential and has access to a range of educational experiences whatever their starting points or circumstance. The curriculum incorporates all statutory requirements of the National Curriculum 2014.

Pupils are provided with a rich progression of opportunities to be part of a rich, varied and comprehensive curriculum that reflects the interests of the school, its staff, pupils, parents and the wider national and global communities. Although literacy and mathematics are planned for discreetly in weekly plans, many other topic areas are relevant in these lessons, particularly through the choice of texts and writing outcomes in literacy. Whole school approaches to reading ensure that our pupils are confident readers who enjoy reading.

Specialist teachers support the teaching of Music, Spanish and Physical Education. Regular themed weeks, trips and workshops within and outside of school enrich and develop the children’s learning. The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our pupils and their understanding of the core values of our society are woven through our curriculum.

We set high expectations for every pupil. We aim to stretch the most able pupils by planning suitable and relevant learning challenges but also plan carefully for the needs of pupils who belong to vulnerable groups including ensuring that the needs of pupils with special educational needs are fully met.

Developing independent, resilient, inspired and motivated life-long learners with a sense of responsibility as future citizens is at the heart of all of our teaching and learning.

To find out what we teach, click on the subject to open the curriculum leaflet.

The core subjects are:

Literacy Leaflet (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening)

Numeracy

Science

The Foundation Subjects are:

Information Communication Technology (ICT – including coding)

Humanities (History and Geography)

Art, Design and Technology

Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) and Religious Education (RE)

Music

Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) – Spanish

Physical Education (PE)

Year Group Curriculum Maps

Visit your year group to see the Year Group Curriculum Map and Half Termly Newsletters.

Inclusion

Our school serves a highly diverse community and our children present a wide range of needs and backgrounds.

We believe that every child can make progress and achieve and that it is our job to make sure that this happens. We ensure that teaching and learning opportunities meet the needs of all of our pupils.

We ensure that appropriate provision and challenge is in place for all pupils irrespective of their starting points to enable progress across the primary years.

If you would like to make an appointment to discuss your child’s learning, please contact the school office who will arrange a meeting time with the teacher or a member of the inclusion team.

  • 7th February 2025

    Mark Making with EYFS

    Mark Making with EYFS

    EYFS embraced creativity through mark making. They developed problem-solving skills, fine motor skills and explored the endless possibilities of a big empty box.

    7th February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 5th February 2025

    ‘Disconnect to Reconnect’ Coffee Morning

    ‘Disconnect to Reconnect’ Coffee Morning

    Parents from Southwold enjoyed the Children's Mental Health Week coffee morning themed 'Disconnect to Reconnect'. After a presentation on the safe use of technology and striking that balance, parents joined in…

    5th February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 4th February 2025

    Enterprise Fayre 2025

    Enterprise Fayre 2025

    Our Enterprise Fayre was a huge success! Our creative pupils put their entrepreneurial skills to the test, #selling handmade keyrings, bracelets, squishes and salt dough coasters to parents and teachers.…

    4th February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 4th February 2025

    Year 3 Make Salad For Lunch Time

    Year 3 Make Salad For Lunch Time

    Year 3 took part in a food workshop as part of Work Week with our catering company, Nourish! Guided by our Head Chef, who is one of our school parents,…

    4th February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 31st January 2025

    EYFS Discover Different Job Roles

    EYFS Discover Different Job Roles

    EYFS enjoyed learning about different jobs during Work Week. They loved dressing up as firefighters, doctors, construction workers and shopkeepers, bringing each role to life through fun role play!

    31st January 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 15th January 2025

    Join Us At Our Children’s Mental Health Coffee Morning – Friday 17th January

    Join Us At Our Children’s Mental Health Coffee Morning –

    Join us this Friday for our Children's Mental Health Coffee Morning. We will be discussing ways to nurture your child's mental health and well being. Do not miss it!

    15th January 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 2nd December 2024

    Year 6 Discover the World of Liberal Arts

    Year 6 Discover the World of Liberal Arts

    Year 6 had an inspiring week at IntoUniversity learning about Liberal Arts. They created projects on Jean-Michel Basquiat, Amanda Gorman and Wangari Maathai, researching their education, careers and specialisations. On…

    2nd December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 27th November 2024

    Join Us At Our Well Being Coffee Morning – Friday 29th November

    Join Us At Our Well Being Coffee Morning – Friday

    Join us this Friday, 29th November for our Coffee Morning on Well Being. We will be discussing ways to nurture mental health, plus special guests from Young Minds will be…

    27th November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 18th September 2024

    Welcoming EYFS

    Welcoming EYFS

    Well done to all of our EYFS children for settling so smoothly into their new classrooms. They have adapted to their new routines, made friends, and embraced the start of their exciting…

    18th September 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 20th June 2024

    EYFS Celebrate Eid

    EYFS Celebrate Eid

    EYFS celebrated Eid this week! They wrote party lists, designed mehndi patterns and ended with an Eid party, tasting new foods like dates and pakoras.

    20th June 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 19th June 2024

    Year 6 Become Fashion Designers

    Year 6 Become Fashion Designers

    Year 6 visited London College of Fashion to learn about culture and diversity in fashion. They toured around the exhibition looking at all the different outfits and designed their own…

    19th June 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 24th May 2024

    EYFS Take Care Of Chicks

    EYFS Take Care Of Chicks

    EYFS loved watching the process of eggs hatching. They took great care of the little chicks such as feeding and reading to them but they have now left to go…

    24th May 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 22nd May 2024

    Year 5 Become Astronomy Students

    Year 5 Become Astronomy Students

    Year 5 became astronomy students for the day at Into University. They had lectures and seminars as well as a creative task to build space houses for different planets.

    22nd May 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 21st May 2024

    EYFS Visit Hackney City Farm

    EYFS Visit Hackney City Farm

    EYFS visited Hackney City Farm to meet all the different animals that live there. They met Albert the lamb and a family of piglets, getting to stroke them all.

    21st May 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 10th May 2024

    Grandparents Tea 2024

    Grandparents Tea 2024

    To end Families' Week Southwold welcomed the grandparents of our children to a special afternoon tea. It was a delightful afternoon of tea, sandwiches, cakes and lots of smiles.

    10th May 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 10th May 2024

    Year 4 Class Council Discuss PE

    Year 4 Class Council Discuss PE

    Year 4 held their weekly class council meeting where they discussed PE. They shared the importance of regular exercise and skills they have gained this year.

    10th May 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 23rd February 2024

    Spring Holiday Homework Masterpieces

    Spring Holiday Homework Masterpieces

    Well done to all pupils who dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to produce incredible holiday homework results for Spring Term 2. Absolutely brilliant creations! 

    23rd February 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 8th February 2024

    EYFS Become Fire Fighters

    EYFS Become Fire Fighters

    EYFS became fire fighters at Stoke Newington Fire Station. They learned all about the role of a fire fighter and practised how to use a hose.

    8th February 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 1st February 2024

    Year 5 Learn Money

    Year 5 Learn Money

    Year 5 enjoyed their PSHE lesson on money. They created their own monthly budget using a given salary, taking into consideration rent, bills, pets and other payments. They used a…

    1st February 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 31st January 2024

    Free English Courses For Parents/Carers

    Free English Courses For Parents/Carers

    Dear Parents/Carers, EFA London are holding an English Language Fair where they will provide with free English courses and opportunities available in the area! If interested, pop by to The…

    31st January 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 20th September 2023

    Year 5 and 6 Powerful Choices Workshop

    Year 5 and 6 Powerful Choices Workshop

    Year 5 and 6 took part in an exciting workshop called 'Powerful Choices'. They explored key #messages around knife crime, peer pressure and keeping safe in the community.

    20th September 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 21st June 2023

    Year 6 Transitioning

    Year 6 Transitioning

    Year 6 visited IntoUniversity where they learnt about life after school. They discussed how to manage deadlines, how to follow a timetable ensuring right books are packed, as well as…

    21st June 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 20th June 2023

    Year 5 PGL Trip

    Year 5 PGL Trip

    Day 1 The students partook in climbing, problem solving and fencing. They enjoyed working with Orchard and Hoxton and exploring new activities. Many faced their fears and smashed their new…

    20th June 2023
    jbrowne

  • 14th June 2023

    Year 1 Share Baby Photos

    Year 1 Share Baby Photos

    As part of their new topic in PSHE, Year 1 brought in baby pictures of themselves. They discussed the changes they see and how they have developed from a baby…

    14th June 2023
    Fabiha Sultana