Curriculum Overview

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Intent
Our intention for the wider curriculum is to set the highest expectations for all of our children
We intend to challenge all children and give them the experience of being 'stuck' so they can learn
We intend to check what children have learnt and understood and to help them when needed
We intend to support children in becoming ready for secondary school and later life
We intend for children to feel as though what they are learning is relevant to them and their lives.
Implementation
The school has identified reading as the main driver for the school curriculum, in order to improve pupils' skills in fluency and confidence. Also, to provide subject vocabulary which is often lacking, due to deprived early life experiences and cultural/financial poverty.
​Quality texts are linked to topic themes along with additional books and reading resources, to give children the background knowledge and skills to access the subject matter in the National Curriculum. By children being immersed in quality texts in all subject areas they gain the reading skills necessary to progress; but also to develop enjoyment in using reading as a tool.
Gaps in children's reading skills are addressed through our 'Reading Skills' approach, which focuses on the 6 skills needed to be a good reader.
Gaps are addressed quickly and effectively through whole class teaching, same day intervention and targeted individual or group support/intervention.

Impact
It is hoped that the impact of our higher curriculum expectations and improved teaching and learning at Hunslet Carr since 2018 will lead to an overall picture of improved standards at all key stages.
Looking at the outcomes for children who have been taught through our improved curriculum, it is evident that the majority of children are making excellent progress and achieving national expected levels.
Children who were taught using Talk4Writing, Maths no Problem! and the school's bespoke Reading Skills Scheme since Reception achieved well in Year 2 and is closing the gap between school and national peers showing good progress from low attainment on entry.
It is our challenge to build on these excellent achievements and using our curriculum, ensure that children close the gap to the national standards by the end of Year 6.
Please click here to find more information about the school performance data.

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