Lantern Lane Primary School

At Lantern Lane, we are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that will support every child in our school to develop and succeed in line with our intended outcomes. 

 

You can read our Intent Statement here which describes what we aim to achieve with our curriculum at Lantern Lane.

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What type of curriculum have we planned?

We have chosen a knowledge-engaged curriculum because we believe it best meets the needs of the children in our school. At the heart of this curriculum is the idea that knowledge acquisition underpins the development of skills. Links are made between subjects where these are meaningful - allowing learners to put their growing knowledge into context.

 

How do we do this?

In the Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) the pupils work through the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum which is play based with short focus activities in small groups. During the Autumn term in Year 1 this approach is developed and the content of the work matched to the National Curriculum. From Year 1 upwards pupils follow the National Curriculum and study all subjects.

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In EYFS, most intended topics are taught over half a term with links made, where appropriate, between both the prime and specific areas of learning. The specifics of what is taught will be directed - in part - by the children themselves and their particular interests. To find out more about the EYFS curriculum, please click here.

 

Learning in Year 1 to Year 6 is arranged termly and the children take a ‘learning journey’ that is enquiry led. The termly focus will be either history or geography whilst art and design technology learning will frequently be integrated. When relevant, further links to other subjects will be made in the interests of deepening understanding.

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Reading

The teaching of reading is a high priority at Lantern Lane. This starts from the very beginning as children enter our EYFS, with nursery children supported to develop their early reading skills by learning about sounds and rhymes through songs, games and nursery rhymes.  Phonics is taught daily from reception through a well embedded structured programme called ‘Twinkl Phonics.’

 

We work hard to foster a love of reading within our pupils. Parents, we need your help with this. We ask that our pupils read regularly at home and our class libraries have lots of books children can choose from. Throughout the school we ensure there are many opportunities for children to listen to and share a variety of stories and texts.

 

As our pupils transition from 'learning to read', through our phonics programme, to 'reading to learn' children participate in daily guided reading lessons. During guided reading, the focus is on children having a deep understanding of the text that they are reading. Teachers work hard to broaden children's vocabulary. Reading is at the heart of our curriculum with reading skills developed across a range of subjects. 

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RE

We follow the Nottinghamshire and the city of Nottingham Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education, ‘RE for All’ 2021-2026.

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Through the use of the Syllabus we use RE to enable our pupils to gain insight and knowledge to equip them as responsible members in our society. The Syllabus we follow encourages pupils to discover more about religion and world views on a range of topics. They are encouraged to express ideas and insights into key questions which face all human beings as we travel through life. They will take part in in-school lessons, visits and trips (including trips to places of worship).

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The three fold aims of RE in Nottinghamshire will ensure that our pupils:

• Know and understand a range of religions and world views which will allow them to recognise the diversity which exists in our society.

• Can express ideas and insights about the nature, significance and the impact of religions and world views as they develop their own personal views on a range of issues

• Develop and use skills which will assist them to engage seriously with religions and world views

 

By following the Agreed Syllabus, RE will contribute to a whole range of school priorities. Their study will promote spiritual, cultural, social and moral development, as well as enabling them to consider British Values such as tolerance and respect for other who hold different world views.

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If you would like to know more about the Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Agreed Syllabus a copy is available for you to read in the school.

 

Requests to withdraw a pupil from RE

Parents and carers can choose to withdraw their child from religious education (RE) lessons. Contact your child's class teacher or our RE Subject Leader, Mrs Moore, to find out what you're required to do if this happens, and how this may affect school trips to places of worship.

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National Curriculum

All children from Year 1 to Year 6 follow the 2014 National Curriculum. In addition to this, we teach Personal, Social, Health Education, Religious Education (PHSE), Relationships, Health & Sex Education (RHSE) and a Modern Foreign Language (MFL – French) at Lantern Lane Primary & Nursery School.

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For more information about our school's curriculum, please see the other sections within our website or contact our Curriculum Lead, Mrs. Panther.  

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​​Our Curriculum Overview is shown below:

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