Learning

At Breachwood Green JMI School, our broad and balanced curriculum is thoughtfully designed with pupils at its heart. Built on a clear sequence of knowledge and skills, each stage builds upon the last, ensuring strong foundations and meaningful progress. Through ongoing assessment for learning, we spot gaps early and adapt teaching so that all children are ready for what comes next.

We foster resilience by encouraging children to tackle challenges confidently, while aspirational goals help each child to realise their potential. With a strong focus on equity, every pupil is supported to thrive, including those with additional needs. Learning is rich with discovery, offering opportunities that shape the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically and creatively.

Rooted in integrity, our curriculum evolves with reflection and research, giving children not only knowledge, but the lifelong skills and attitudes that prepare them for their future. As pupils leave us, they do so with confidence, independence and pride in who they’ve become.

Please see the table below for the disciplinary practices - within each subject - which our pupils will develop throughout their time at Breachwood Green JMI School:

Art

experimenting, inventing and creating their own works of art, craft and design
having an appreciation and understanding of artists and being able to evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art
controlling different media and understand it’s potential
valuing the creative process
developing resilience to meet artistic challenges

Computing

understanding the evolving role of technology
understanding the importance of technology in everyday life
investigating and using a range of programmes and applications
staying safe online and recognising the potential dangers of the ever-evolving online world
having confidence in digital literacy

developing, planning and communicating ideas through research and design
selecting and using tools, equipment, materials and components to make quality products
evaluating processes and products
understanding the impact of design and technology on ourselves and the wider environment
taking risks, learning from mistakes and problem solving to develop resilience and innovation

English: Reading

having a systematic understanding of phonics (following our scheme: Animaphonics)
reading for enjoyment
reading and comprehending a range of texts fluently and accurately
using an extensive and rich vocabulary
applying their understanding of grammar

English: Writing

writing fluently and confidently within a range of fiction and non-fiction genres
writing for a specific purpose and audience, understanding a wide range of writing techniques and sound understanding of grammar rules
understanding the importance of grammar and its effect in different genres
using imaginative ideas to engage the reader
applying a robust knowledge and understanding of phonic and spelling rules

French

understanding spoken language and responding appropriately
reading and interpreting French text showing an understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
understanding the basic grammar in the French language
writing phrases from memory and adapting these to create new sentences
making connections between language to support a thorough understanding of new words introduced

Geography

developing a curiosity and fascination about the world
having a clear understanding of human and physical processes/aspects and the impact of these
using mapping skills to interpret different geographical aspects
using a range of sources, including fieldwork, to express well-informed opinions
comparing and contrasting different global locations

History

developing a curiosity, appreciation and understanding of the past
evaluating primary and secondary sources
having a sound chronological understanding and ability to recall dates of key events
developing historical enquiry and investigative skills
developing an understanding of the impact of the past on modern society

Maths

understanding that maths is essential life skill
using rich mathematical vocabulary to explain their thinking
recalling and applying number facts and operations
manipulating numbers and recalling known facts to develop fluency
developing resilience to be able to problem solve multi-step problems

Music

creating and composing music on their own and in an ensemble
understanding and exploring how music is created, produced and communicated
reviewing and evaluating music, considering the impact it has on oneself
playing and performing tuned and untuned instruments
using and understanding staff and other musical notation

experiencing different sports and recognising and developing personal improvement within these
increasing physical activity
understanding the effect and benefits of physical activity to our health and mental wellbeing
developing good sportsmanship
understanding team ethos

PSHE

recognising self-identity, self-worth and develop life-skills
being able to keep oneself safe
recognising and accepting differences and challenge prejudices
upholding the school values
taking responsibility for oneself and making positive and healthy choices that improve well-being

respecting others and gain a broader understanding of different practices and beliefs
linking their lives with that of others
having a sense of awareness of diversity, in a non-judgemental way and challenging discriminative behaviours and views
having resilient responses to misunderstandings, stereotyping and division

Science

using scientific vocabulary
asking and posing scientific questions
planning, measuring, recording and evaluating
applying scientific knowledge to investigate and explore, understanding scientific method and practice
understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.