Curriculum Statement
At Fairfield Spencer Academy, we are proud of our SHINE Curriculum. Our knowledge engaged curriculum is relevant for the 21st Century. The knowledge learnt and skills developed help to ensure our children excel, and become creative and curious citizens.
Developing the holistic child is of upmost importance and we offer a broad and balanced curriculum which encompasses: academic subjects, Sport, Music, The Arts, as well as Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education. Our curriculum enables pupils to think critically and to develop an awareness of the impact our own actions can have on others. We are particularly proud of the respect and care that our children show for one another, the environment and the community around us.
English
- Reading & Phonics
- Writing Expectations in each Year Group
- Phonics, Reading and Grammar Information Videos
Mathematics
- Maths Overview
- Maths Calculation Policy
- Foundation Calculation Policy
- Year 1 Calculation Policy
- Year 2 Calculation Policy
- Year 3 Calculation Policy
- Year 4 Calculation Policy
- Year 5 & 6 Addition & Subtraction Calculation Policy
- Year 5 & 6 Multiplication & Division Calculation Policy
Curriculum Overviews
- Curriculum Topics Overview
- Art Overview
- Computing Overview
- Design and Technology Overview
- Geography Overview
- History Overview
- Languages Overview
- Physical Education Overview
- Religious Education (RE) Overview
- SCARF (including Relationship, Sex and Health Education) Overview
- Science Overview
Knowledge Organisers
- Summer 2 Knowledge Organiser – Supertato
- Summer 1 Knowledge Organiser – What the Ladybird Heard
- Spring 2 Knowledge Organiser – The Smeds and Smoos
- Spring 1 Knowledge Organiser – The Girl and the Dinosaur
- Autumn 2 Knowledge Organiser – Pattan’s pumpkin
- Autumn 1 Knowledge Organiser – Pirates and Mermaids
- Summer 2 Knowledge Organiser – Getting on and Falling out
- Summer 1 Knowledge Organiser – It’s Nottingham not Snottingham
- Spring 2 Knowledge Organiser – The Circle of Life
- Spring 1 Knowledge Organiser – Global Theme
- Autumn 2 Knowledge Organiser – You’re Hired
- Autumn 1 Knowledge Organiser – Habitat heroes
- Summer 2 Knowledge Organiser – Transformations
- Summer 1 Knowledge Organiser – Here Comes Hercules
- Autumn 2 Knowledge Organiser – Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age
- Spring 1 Knowledge Organiser – Peace and Conflict
- Autumn 2 Knowledge Organiser – Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age
- Autumn 1 Knowledge Organiser – Rocks are lively
- Summer 2 Knowledge Organiser – Transformation & Changes
- Summer 1 Knowledge Organiser – Caythorpe in the Moonlight
- Spring 2 Knowledge Organiser – Light Bulb Moments
- Spring 1 Knowledge Organiser – The Borrower’s Banquet
- Autumn 2 Knowledge Organiser – The End of an Empire
- Autumn 1 Knowledge Organiser – Around the world in 49 days
- Summer 2 Knowldge Organiser – I Can Change the World
- Summer 1 Knowledge Organiser – Team Work Makes the Dream Work
- Spring 2 Knowledge Organiser – Fight for your Rights
- Spring 1 Knowledge Organiser – Fight for your Rights
- Autumn 2 Knowledge Organiser – Survival of the fittest
- Autumn 1 Knowledge Organiser – What is my power?