Foundation Subjects

Click below to find out what your child will be learning in each Foundation subject.

These scheme of learning documents outline the learning objectives for each subject per year group, per term.

 
Here are some of our EYFS children developing their science skills and knowledge with some hands-on learning!
Snails are scientifically classified as invertebrates belonging to the phylum Mollusca.
Tortoises are reptiles.

Art    See below for information.

We follow the Kapow scheme for art lessons in school. The Kapow scheme includes the following skills:

• Generating ideas and using sketchbooks: taking inspiration from a range of artists
• Making: developing drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, mixed media, craft techniques and sculpture skills
• Formal elements: exploring colour, form, line, pattern, shape, texture and tone
• Knowledge of artists: discovering artists' work and techniques
• Evaluation: critiquing their own work and that of others
   

Art Enhancement Programme

As part of our commitment to providing a high-quality and ambitious art curriculum, Castletown Primary is proud to be a selected partner school working in collaboration with Northumbria University and The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead. This innovative Art Enhancement Programme reflects our dedication to enriching pupils’ artistic experiences and developing creativity across the school.

The programme has evolved year on year and provides a valuable collaborative partnership between higher education, professional arts organisations and schools with a strong creative ethos. Through this initiative, university students work alongside identified groups of pupils, delivering bespoke art projects designed to enhance artistic skills, creative thinking and self-expression.

Drawing upon specialist training, gallery-based learning experiences and contemporary artistic practice, the students plan and deliver a sequence of high-quality art sessions that inspire and challenge pupils. These sessions encourage children to explore a range of techniques, materials and artistic concepts, while developing confidence, resilience and critical thinking skills.

A key feature of the project is the celebration of pupils’ achievements through exhibitions, displays and whole-school assemblies, providing authentic opportunities for children to showcase their work and reflect on their creative journeys.

Castletown Primary School is currently in its third year of collaboration with Northumbria University. This sustained partnership has significantly enhanced our art provision, providing pupils with enriching experiences that deepen their understanding of the visual arts, raise aspirations and foster a lifelong appreciation of creativity.

Click here to open further information about the Art Enhancement Programme

Design and Technology   See below for information.

Each term, we focus on a different area. Click on each term to view the skills and knowledge for each year group.

PSHCE/RSE

We follow the scheme below.

Religious Education (R.E.) 

Although there is not a National Curriculum for RE, all maintained schools must follow the National Curriculum requirements to teach a broad and balanced curriculum, which includes RE. All maintained schools therefore have a statutory duty to teach RE. 

The RE curriculum is determined by the local Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE), which is responsible for producing the locally agreed syllabus for RE. Agreed Syllabuses used in schools (maintained or academy), which are not designated with a religious character must ‘reflect the fact that the religious traditions in Great Britain are in the main Christian, while taking account of the teaching and practices of the other principal religions represented in Great Britain’.  All schools must recognise diverse religions and systems of belief in the UK both locally and nationally.' 

At Castletown Primary, we follow the agreed Sunderland City Council syllabus. Click here for full details.

Parents and carers have the right to withdraw your child from all or part of Religious Education (R.E.). Please speak to Mr Duncan if you have any queries or concerns.

Music   See below for information.

We follow the Charanga Musical School Scheme. See below for the scheme overview, the Reception to Year 6 knowledge and skills documents and the current Music Development Plan.

Spanish See below for information.

We follow the Light Bulb Languages scheme from Year 3 to Year 6. See below for scheme overviews and year group units of learning.

Click below for details of each unit taught (Year 3 to Year 6)