"Teaching across the school is good because teachers have secure subject knowledge and consolidate pupils’ prior learning."
Catholic Schools Inspectorate - 2024

Curriculum Overview

RE

There is a new Religious Education Directory (RED) which is being rolled out across the year groups. Currently, Reception, Year 1 and 6 are using the Arundel and Brighton Resources in line with the RED.

Year 2-5 are following the Come and See Curriculum, approved by the Diocese of Northampton.

MATHS

We follow the White Rose Maths Scheme.

https://whiteroseeducation.com/resources?year=year-1-new&subject=maths

ENGLISH

Phonics and Early Reading

Phonics is delivered daily in Reception and Year 1 following Essential Letters and Sounds. Children are given a reading book in line with their phonics phase.

Reading

Year 2 – 6 Accelerated Reading is used to ensure that children are reading for 20 minutes daily and at an appropriate range for the developmental stage. This is monitored by the adults in class.

SCIENCE – is delivered weekly using White Rose which ensure that the National Curriculum is taught.

https://whiteroseeducation.com/resources/science/primary

PSHE

We follow the Diocesan approved Ten:Ten Life to the full Scheme of Learning. You can find out more by visiting:

https://www.tentenresources.co.uk/login

Username: parentportalSMPS

Password: SMPS2023

Music

Click here for our curriculum intent for music