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Our Curriculum

At Eastern Green Junior School, we are proud to offer a broad, ambitious and inclusive curriculum that inspires children to learn, explore and succeed. Our curriculum is carefully designed to build knowledge and skills over time while nurturing curiosity, independence and resilience.

Everything we do is rooted in our school values:

Respect • Ready • Safe

These values underpin our learning environment and help our pupils develop into confident, thoughtful and responsible members of society.

Our curriculum reflects the needs of our school community and ensures that all pupils develop the knowledge, vocabulary and cultural understanding they need to thrive in the wider world.

Our Curriculum Drivers

Our curriculum is shaped by three key drivers that run through everything we teach:

Preparation and Knowledge

We believe that a strong foundation of knowledge enables children to think deeply and make connections in their learning. Our curriculum is carefully sequenced so that knowledge builds progressively from Year 3 to Year 6.

Children develop a secure understanding of key concepts, vocabulary and subject knowledge which prepares them for secondary school and future learning. We place particular emphasis on developing reading, vocabulary and communication skills, ensuring pupils can confidently access increasingly complex ideas across all subjects.

Individuality and Diversity

At Eastern Green Junior School, we celebrate individuality and ensure our curriculum reflects the diverse world we live in.

Children are encouraged to understand that every person is unique and that differences should be respected and valued. Through our curriculum, pupils explore different cultures, societies, histories and viewpoints, helping them to develop empathy, tolerance and respect for others.

We are proud to provide a curriculum that promotes inclusion, equality and belonging.

Aspiration and Citizenship

We want every child to believe in their potential and aim high.

Our curriculum encourages pupils to challenge themselves, develop resilience and take pride in their achievements. Children are taught to think critically, solve problems and learn from mistakes.

Through the teaching of British Values, community learning and wider opportunities, pupils develop an understanding of how they can contribute positively to society and become responsible citizens of the future.

Reading

Reading sits at the heart of our curriculum because it is the key to unlocking learning across all subjects.

At Eastern Green Junior School we teach reading through a structured approach known as Focused Reading, alongside discrete reading sessions.

Focused Reading is a whole-class reading approach which allows teachers to model expert reading and ensure all pupils engage with high-quality texts together. During these lessons pupils practise:

  • reading fluently and with expression

  • developing stamina when reading longer texts

  • understanding unfamiliar vocabulary

  • retrieving information from a text

  • making inferences about characters and events

  • discussing and explaining their understanding

These lessons often use bespoke texts written specifically to support the curriculum. These carefully designed reading pieces allow pupils to practise key reading skills while simultaneously deepening their understanding of the subjects they are studying across the curriculum.

This approach ensures that reading lessons not only develop fluency and comprehension skills but also strengthen pupils’ knowledge and vocabulary across subjects such as history, geography and science.

By exposing pupils to challenging, age-appropriate texts, teachers are able to support all learners while helping children become fluent and confident readers.

Independent Reading

Alongside whole-class reading lessons, pupils are given books that are carefully matched to their reading ability so that they can practise reading independently with confidence.

Children are expected to read at home to an adult at least five times each week. Reading regularly helps pupils develop fluency, comprehension and confidence.

Each child has a reading record, which is used to track home reading. These are checked regularly by school staff to ensure that pupils are reading consistently and to provide encouragement and support where needed.

Promoting a Love of Reading

At Eastern Green Junior School we believe that reading should be both educational and enjoyable.

To promote a love of books and storytelling:

  • teachers read aloud to their classes daily, sharing high-quality texts and modelling expressive reading

  • pupils take part in a weekly whole-school reading assembly, where children come together to enjoy and discuss a shared book

  • classrooms celebrate books and authors, encouraging pupils to discover new stories and genres

These opportunities allow pupils to experience the joy of reading together and help develop lifelong positive reading habits.

Linking Books to the Curriculum

Wherever possible, we carefully link the books children read to the topics they are studying across the curriculum.

For example, pupils may read texts connected to topics such as:

  • Ancient Egypt

  • The Romans

  • Vikings

  • World War II

  • The Maya civilisation

Alongside whole texts, pupils also read shorter bespoke reading passages within Focused Reading lessons which are specifically designed to reinforce key curriculum knowledge.

This approach helps children to:

  • deepen their understanding of the historical or geographical topic

  • encounter rich subject-specific vocabulary

  • make meaningful connections across subjects

  • develop a stronger understanding of the world around them

Research and experience show that children learn more effectively when knowledge is connected. By linking high-quality books and bespoke reading texts to our curriculum topics, we strengthen pupils’ understanding while also nurturing a love of reading.

Supporting Developing Readers

At Eastern Green Junior School we recognise that some pupils arrive in Year 3 still developing confidence and fluency in reading. These pupils are carefully identified through transition information from the infant schools alongside our own baseline assessments when they join us.

Where pupils are not yet reading securely, they receive additional targeted support to help them quickly catch up and build confidence as readers.

This support may include:

  • daily phonics practice to strengthen decoding skills

  • small group reading interventions focused on fluency and comprehension

  • additional guided reading opportunities with an adult

  • extra opportunities to practise reading aloud to build confidence and accuracy

  • carefully matched reading books that support the development of phonics and fluency

These interventions are closely monitored to ensure pupils make strong progress and develop the skills needed to access the wider curriculum.

Through this support, pupils are able to develop greater confidence in reading and quickly begin to enjoy the benefits of reading independently and across the curriculum.

Writing

Writing at Eastern Green Junior School is taught through a book-led curriculum.

High-quality texts form the foundation of our writing lessons. These carefully chosen books immerse pupils in strong storytelling, rich vocabulary and effective writing structures before they begin writing themselves.

This approach reflects a key principle of effective writing instruction: children cannot write well unless they have first experienced excellent writing.

Through studying high-quality texts, pupils learn how writers:

  • structure narratives and explanations

  • develop characters and settings

  • use ambitious vocabulary

  • craft sentences for effect

Children begin writing early in each unit, experimenting with ideas and drafting sections of writing before developing longer pieces over time. This helps pupils develop fluency, confidence and creativity as writers.

Developing Writing Skills

Writing is carefully sequenced across the school so that pupils build their knowledge and skills progressively from Year 3 to Year 6.

Pupils learn to:

  • plan their writing with a clear purpose and audience

  • organise ideas into coherent paragraphs

  • select vocabulary carefully to create atmosphere and clarity

  • edit and improve their work independently

As pupils move through the school, they develop increasing control over grammar, punctuation and sentence structure, enabling them to write effectively across a wide range of genres.

The curriculum includes both fiction and non-fiction writing, including:

  • narrative writing

  • explanation texts

  • persuasive writing

  • reports and information texts

  • poetry

  • historical and creative writing linked to the wider curriculum

This ensures pupils develop the ability to write for different audiences and purposes.

Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation

Alongside composition, pupils are explicitly taught the grammar, punctuation and spelling knowledge required by the National Curriculum.

Teaching focuses on helping pupils to:

  • use a wide range of sentence structures

  • apply accurate punctuation including speech punctuation and parenthesis

  • use cohesive devices to link ideas within and across paragraphs

  • select precise vocabulary to enhance meaning and impact

By Upper Key Stage 2, pupils learn to control more sophisticated language features such as relative clauses, modal verbs, expanded noun phrases and cohesive devices to improve the quality and clarity of their writing.

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Editing and Improving Writing

Pupils are taught that writing is a process of drafting, editing and improving.

Teachers model how writers review their work and make improvements, helping pupils to:

  • check for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors

  • refine vocabulary choices

  • improve sentence structure

  • ensure their writing communicates clearly to the reader

Over time, pupils become increasingly confident in evaluating and improving their own writing and the writing of others.

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Speaking and Oral Rehearsal

Speaking and discussion play an important role in the writing process.

Before writing, pupils are encouraged to rehearse ideas orally, discuss vocabulary and share their thinking with others. This helps pupils organise their ideas, clarify their thinking and develop confidence before committing ideas to paper.

Opportunities for drama, storytelling and performance also support pupils in developing strong narrative skills and expressive language.

Handwriting and Presentation

Handwriting is taught progressively so that pupils develop a fluent, joined and legible style of writing.

Pupils learn correct letter formation, joining techniques and presentation skills so that writing becomes increasingly automatic and does not hinder the communication of ideas.

Writing Across the Curriculum

Writing is not taught in isolation. Pupils are given opportunities to apply their writing skills across a wide range of subjects including history, geography, science and religious education.

By linking writing to wider curriculum learning, pupils develop a deeper understanding of subject knowledge while also strengthening their literacy skills.

Through this approach, pupils at Eastern Green Junior School develop into confident writers who can communicate ideas clearly, creatively and effectively.

Writing Outcomes by Year Group

Writing skills are carefully developed across Key Stage 2 so that pupils build confidence, accuracy and independence as writers.

Year 3

In Year 3, pupils begin to develop greater control over sentence structure and organisation in their writing. They learn to:

  • organise ideas into short paragraphs

  • use conjunctions to extend sentences

  • begin to describe characters and settings in narrative writing

  • use expanded noun phrases to add detail

  • apply a range of punctuation including commas in lists and speech marks

Pupils are encouraged to experiment with vocabulary and begin to edit their work with support.

Year 4

In Year 4, pupils develop greater fluency and begin to write longer, more structured pieces. They learn to:

  • organise writing into clear paragraphs around a theme

  • develop characters, settings and plot in narratives

  • use fronted adverbials and a wider range of conjunctions

  • proofread their work to improve spelling, punctuation and grammar

  • write for a range of audiences and purposes

By the end of Year 4, pupils are developing greater independence in planning and improving their writing.

Year 5

In Year 5, pupils refine their writing skills and develop greater control over structure and vocabulary. They learn to:

  • write sustained pieces across a range of genres

  • use a wider range of cohesive devices to link ideas within and across paragraphs

  • describe characters, settings and atmosphere effectively

  • use dialogue to develop characters and move the action forward

  • carefully select vocabulary to enhance meaning and engage the reader

Pupils are encouraged to edit and improve their work independently, refining language choices and sentence structures.

Year 6

In Year 6, pupils consolidate their writing skills and demonstrate increasing maturity and control in their writing. They learn to:

  • write confidently for a range of purposes and audiences

  • use a wide range of sentence structures to create clarity and effect

  • control formal and informal language appropriately

  • organise writing effectively using paragraphs and structural devices

  • proofread and edit their work carefully to improve accuracy and impact

By the end of Year 6, pupils are able to produce sustained pieces of writing that demonstrate strong control of structure, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation, preparing them well for the expectations of secondary school.

Together, these approaches ensure that pupils develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to become thoughtful, expressive and effective writers.

Mathematics

Our maths curriculum follows a mastery approach, ensuring that all pupils develop a deep and secure understanding of mathematical concepts.

Teaching focuses on three key elements:

Fluency – developing quick and accurate recall of key mathematical facts
Reasoning – explaining and justifying mathematical thinking
Problem Solving – applying knowledge to a range of real-life and unfamiliar problems

We use White Rose Maths to structure our curriculum and ensure a clear progression of learning across the school.

To further support pupils, we also use Third Space Learning, providing additional targeted support to consolidate understanding and help pupils build confidence in mathematics.

Through this approach, pupils develop strong mathematical understanding and learn to think logically and systematically.

Mathematics Learning by Year Group

Our mathematics curriculum follows a long-term plan, which ensures that key mathematical concepts are taught in a clear sequence and revisited regularly so that pupils deepen their understanding over time.

Year 3

In Year 3, pupils develop strong number knowledge and begin to apply this to more complex calculations and problems. Topics include:

  • Place Value

  • Addition and Subtraction

  • Multiplication and Division

  • Fractions

  • Mass and Capacity

  • Money

  • Time

  • Shape

  • Statistics

  • Length and Perimeter

These units help pupils build confidence with number and develop early reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Year 4

In Year 4, pupils extend their understanding of number and begin to develop greater efficiency in calculation and problem solving. Topics include:

  • Place Value

  • Addition and Subtraction

  • Multiplication and Division

  • Fractions and Decimals

  • Area

  • Length and Perimeter

  • Money

  • Time

  • Shape

  • Statistics

Pupils also develop their multiplication knowledge, including securing rapid recall of times tables up to 12 × 12.

Year 5

In Year 5, pupils deepen their mathematical understanding and begin to work with larger numbers and more complex concepts. Topics include:

  • Place Value

  • Addition and Subtraction

  • Multiplication and Division

  • Fractions

  • Decimals and Percentages

  • Perimeter and Area

  • Statistics

  • Shape

  • Position and Direction

  • Converting Units

  • Volume

These units develop pupils’ ability to apply mathematical thinking across a range of contexts.

Year 6

In Year 6, pupils consolidate their mathematical understanding and apply their knowledge to more challenging reasoning and problem-solving tasks. Topics include:

  • Place Value

  • Four Operations

  • Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

  • Ratio

  • Algebra

  • Area, Perimeter and Volume

  • Shape

  • Position and Direction

  • Statistics

By the end of Year 6, pupils are confident mathematicians who can apply their knowledge flexibly and explain their reasoning clearly.

Across all year groups, pupils are encouraged to explore mathematical ideas through discussion, practical activities and problem-solving tasks. This ensures that they develop not only procedural fluency but also a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics.

Mathematical Reasoning and Discussion

At Eastern Green Junior School, pupils are encouraged to talk about mathematics and explain their thinking. Mathematical discussion plays an important role in helping pupils deepen their understanding and develop confidence in their reasoning.

Teachers regularly use questioning, partner discussion and whole-class dialogue to help pupils explain how they have solved a problem, compare different strategies and justify their answers.

Pupils are encouraged to use precise mathematical language and sentence stems such as:

  • I know this because…

  • The pattern I notice is…

  • Another way to solve this is…

  • This is the same as…

  • This works because…

These opportunities help pupils develop the ability to reason mathematically, articulate their thinking clearly and build a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.

By embedding reasoning and discussion across mathematics lessons, pupils become more confident mathematicians who can explain, justify and apply their learning in a range of contexts.

Science

Science at Eastern Green Junior School encourages pupils to develop curiosity about the natural world while building strong scientific knowledge and enquiry skills.

Our science curriculum covers the three main scientific disciplines:

Biology – living things and their habitats, plants, animals including humans
Chemistry – materials and their properties
Physics – electricity, forces and other physical processes

Pupils develop their understanding through practical investigation and scientific enquiry. They learn to:

  • ask questions and make predictions

  • plan and carry out investigations

  • record and analyse results

  • draw conclusions based on evidence

Scientific vocabulary is taught explicitly so pupils can explain their thinking clearly and confidently.

Science Topics by Year Group

Year 3

In Year 3, pupils begin to develop their scientific understanding through exploring plants, animals and the physical world. Topics include:

  • Plants – identifying plant parts and understanding how plants grow and survive

  • Animals Including Humans – understanding skeletons, muscles and nutrition

  • Forces and Magnets – exploring how forces work and how magnets attract and repel

  • Light – understanding how light travels and how shadows are formed

Year 4

In Year 4, pupils deepen their scientific knowledge and begin to make more detailed observations and comparisons. Topics include:

  • Living Things and Their Habitats – classification and grouping living organisms

  • Animals Including Humans – understanding the digestive system and food chains

  • States of Matter – exploring solids, liquids and gases

  • Sound – investigating how sounds are made and how they travel

Year 5

In Year 5, pupils develop their investigative skills and explore more complex scientific ideas. Topics include:

  • Properties and Changes of Materials – investigating materials and how mixtures can be separated

  • Living Things and Their Habitats – life cycles and reproduction in plants and animals

  • Animals Including Humans – the stages of the human life cycle

  • Earth and Space – understanding the movement of planets and the solar system

  • Forces – exploring gravity, air resistance and friction

Year 6

In Year 6, pupils consolidate their scientific knowledge and apply it through increasingly independent investigations. Topics include:

  • Electricity – exploring circuits and how electrical components function

  • Living Things and Their Habitats – classification of living organisms

  • Animals Including Humans – the circulatory system and the impact of diet, exercise and lifestyle on health

  • Evolution and Inheritance – understanding how living things have adapted and changed over time

Across all year groups, pupils also develop the skills of working scientifically. This includes planning investigations, using scientific equipment accurately, recording data in tables and graphs, and evaluating evidence to draw conclusions.

Through these experiences, pupils develop the curiosity, knowledge and confidence needed to think and work like scientists.

History

History at Eastern Green Junior School helps pupils understand how the past has shaped the world we live in today. Through the study of different historical periods, pupils develop curiosity about the past and learn how societies have changed over time.

Our history curriculum develops pupils’ understanding of:

  • chronology and historical timelines

  • cause and consequence

  • similarities and differences between historical periods

  • historical interpretation and the use of evidence

Pupils learn to think like historians by examining historical sources, asking questions about the past and forming their own informed conclusions.

Historical vocabulary is taught explicitly so pupils can confidently discuss and explain their understanding of historical events and periods.

History Topics by Year Group

Year 3

In Year 3, pupils begin to develop their understanding of chronology and early civilisations. Topics include:

  • Local History – Lady Godiva and Coventry

  • Ancient Egypt

  • The Stone Age to the Iron Age

Through these studies, pupils learn about early human societies, ancient civilisations and the history of their local area.

Year 4

In Year 4, pupils explore how societies developed and changed across different parts of the world. Topics include:

  • The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain

  • Victorian Britain and life for Victorian children

  • The Maya civilisation

These topics help pupils understand how different civilisations organised their societies and how the past continues to influence the present.

Year 5

In Year 5, pupils develop their understanding of how Britain has changed over time. Topics include:

  • Vikings and Anglo-Saxons

  • The Tudors

  • Ancient Greece

Pupils explore how different societies were organised, how power and leadership shaped history, and how ideas from ancient civilisations still influence life today.

Year 6

In Year 6, pupils investigate significant historical events and themes across time. Topics include:

  • World War II, including the impact of the Coventry Blitz on the local area

  • Crime and Punishment through time, exploring how laws and justice have evolved from the Roman period to modern day

These studies allow pupils to explore how societies respond to conflict, change and justice across different historical periods.

Through these topics, pupils develop a secure understanding of the past and how historical events have shaped the society we live in today.

Geography

Geography at Eastern Green Junior School helps pupils develop a strong understanding of the world, its environments and the people who live in it. Through the study of different places and landscapes, pupils learn how physical and human processes shape our planet.

Our geography curriculum develops pupils’ understanding of:

  • physical geography such as climate, landscapes and natural features

  • human geography including settlements, trade and how people use land

  • how places are connected through global trade, culture and travel

Pupils also develop key geographical skills including using maps, atlases and digital mapping tools, analysing data and comparing different environments around the world.

Geographical vocabulary is taught explicitly so pupils can confidently describe and explain the features of different locations and environments.

Geography Topics by Year Group

Year 3

In Year 3, pupils begin to develop their understanding of the world and how different environments are formed. Topics include:

  • Countries and Continents of the World

  • Deserts and Climate Zones

  • Where Our Food Comes From

These units help pupils understand how geography affects climate, environments and the way people live.

Year 4

In Year 4, pupils explore different countries and cultures while developing their understanding of global connections. Topics include:

  • Italy and European Geography

  • The Geography of the British Empire and Global Trade

  • Mexico and Central America

Pupils compare different regions of the world and explore how geography influences culture, climate and daily life.

Year 5

In Year 5, pupils develop their knowledge of Europe and the United Kingdom. Topics include:

  • Scandinavia

  • The Geography of the United Kingdom

  • Modern Greece

These studies help pupils understand physical landscapes, climate and how different countries develop their own identities and cultures.

Year 6

In Year 6, pupils explore global environments and the physical processes that shape the Earth. Topics include:

  • Our Local Area

  • Rainforests and Global Biomes

  • Extreme Earth, including earthquakes, volcanoes and extreme weather

Local fieldwork allows pupils to explore and investigate the geography of their own area, helping them understand how environments change and develop over time.

Through these topics, pupils gain a deeper understanding of the world and develop the geographical knowledge and skills needed to interpret and explore the environments around them.

Computing

Computing at Eastern Green Junior School equips pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to understand and participate safely in an increasingly digital world.

Our computing curriculum develops pupils’ understanding of:

  • computer systems and networks

  • programming and coding

  • digital creativity and multimedia

  • data and information

  • online safety and responsible use of technology

Pupils learn how technology works, how digital systems are used in everyday life and how they can create their own digital content.

E-safety is a key part of our computing curriculum. Pupils learn how to stay safe online, how to protect their personal information and how to behave responsibly in digital environments.

Computing Topics by Year Group

Year 3

In Year 3, pupils begin to develop their understanding of how computers work and how digital content can be created. Topics include:

  • Connecting Computers and Networks

  • Digital Drawing and Creative Media

  • Programming and Sequencing

Year 4

In Year 4, pupils develop their programming skills and explore how data can be organised and used. Topics include:

  • Programming and Repetition

  • Data and Information

  • Creating Digital Media

Year 5

In Year 5, pupils build on their coding knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of how digital systems operate. Topics include:

  • Programming and Variables

  • Creating Digital Media and Design

  • Data Handling and Information

Year 6

In Year 6, pupils apply their computing knowledge to more complex digital tasks. Topics include:

  • Programming and Algorithms

  • Web Design and Digital Publishing

  • Understanding Networks and Communication

Art and Design

Art and Design at Eastern Green Junior School encourages creativity, imagination and self-expression. Pupils explore a wide range of artistic techniques while developing their ability to observe, experiment and reflect on their work.

Our art curriculum helps pupils develop:

  • drawing and observational skills

  • painting and colour techniques

  • sculpture and three-dimensional design

  • creative experimentation with different materials

Pupils also study the work of a range of artists and artistic traditions, helping them understand how art reflects culture and history.

Sketchbooks are used to record ideas, practise techniques and reflect on artistic development.

Art Topics by Year Group

Year 3

  • Drawing and Observational Art

  • Painting Techniques and Colour

  • Exploring Texture and Pattern

Year 4

  • Roman and Historical Art Influences

  • Sculpture and Clay Work

  • Pattern and Decorative Art

Year 5

  • Art Inspired by Ancient Greece

  • Mixed Media and Collage

  • Exploring Perspective and Composition

Year 6

  • War-time Art and Historical Artists

  • Advanced Drawing and Shading Techniques

  • Personal Artistic Projects

Design and Technology

Design and Technology at Eastern Green Junior School encourages pupils to become creative problem solvers who can design, create and evaluate products.

Through practical projects, pupils learn about:

  • designing and planning products

  • working with a range of materials and tools

  • food preparation and nutrition

  • evaluating and improving designs

Pupils learn to follow the design process by researching, designing, making and evaluating their work.

Design and Technology Topics by Year Group

Year 3

  • Structures and Building Projects

  • Simple Mechanisms

  • Food and Nutrition

Year 4

  • Textiles and Fabric Design

  • Mechanical Systems

  • Food Technology

Year 5

  • Structures and Engineering

  • Electrical Systems and Circuits

  • Product Design

Year 6

  • Complex Mechanical Systems

  • Designing and Building Structures

  • Food Technology and Healthy Eating

Physical Education

Physical Education at Eastern Green Junior School promotes healthy lifestyles, teamwork and confidence through physical activity.

Our PE curriculum helps pupils develop:

  • coordination and physical fitness

  • teamwork and cooperation

  • resilience and sportsmanship

  • confidence through performance and competition

Pupils take part in a wide range of sporting activities and are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards physical activity.

PE Topics by Year Group

Across all year groups pupils take part in a range of activities including:

  • Team Sports such as football, netball and basketball

  • Gymnastics

  • Athletics

  • Dance

  • Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

Opportunities to participate in competitions and sporting events are an important part of life at Eastern Green Junior School and help pupils develop confidence, teamwork and a love of sport.

We are proud to provide a wide range of sporting opportunities for our pupils. Throughout the year, children take part in local School Games competitions, representing the school in events such as athletics, gymnastics, football, cross country and a variety of other sports. These competitions allow pupils to challenge themselves, work as part of a team and experience the excitement of representing their school.

In addition to competitive sport, pupils also take part in a number of inclusive sporting festivals and participation events, ensuring that as many children as possible have the opportunity to experience sport beyond their normal PE lessons.

At Eastern Green Junior School we place a strong emphasis on encouraging pupils to be active and healthy. Alongside PE lessons and competitions, pupils benefit from activities such as active travel initiatives, sporting clubs and enrichment opportunities that promote physical activity and wellbeing.

These opportunities contribute strongly to pupils’ personal development, helping them to build resilience, confidence and independence. Through participation in sport, pupils learn important values such as fairness, teamwork, determination and respect for others.

Our commitment to sport and physical activity also supports the development of pupils’ character and wider experiences beyond the classroom, ensuring that they have access to a rich range of opportunities that help them develop their interests and talents. These experiences align with Ofsted’s expectations for Personal Development by enabling pupils to participate in high-quality extra-curricular activities, develop leadership and teamwork skills and experience success beyond the academic curriculum.

Religious Education

Religious Education at Eastern Green Junior School helps pupils develop understanding and respect for different beliefs, religions and worldviews.

Pupils explore key questions about belief, identity and values while learning about major world religions and philosophical ideas. Through this learning, children gain a deeper understanding of how beliefs influence people’s lives, cultures and communities.

Through discussion, reflection and enquiry, pupils develop:

  • respect for different beliefs and traditions

  • understanding of religious practices and values

  • the ability to think critically about moral and philosophical questions

Religious Education supports pupils in developing empathy, tolerance and thoughtful discussion, helping them understand the diverse society in which they live.

Coventry SACRE Programme of Study

At Eastern Green Junior School, Religious Education is taught using the Coventry SACRE Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education.

SACRE stands for Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education. This is a statutory local body made up of representatives from:

  • different religious traditions

  • teachers and education professionals

  • the Local Authority

  • members of the Church of England

Together, this group develops and reviews the locally agreed syllabus for Religious Education used in Coventry schools.

The Coventry SACRE syllabus provides a structured programme of study that ensures pupils learn about a range of religions and worldviews while developing important enquiry and reflection skills.

What the Curriculum Covers

The Coventry SACRE curriculum focuses on helping pupils to:

  • learn about different religions and beliefs

  • understand how faith influences people’s lives

  • explore similarities and differences between religions

  • reflect on their own ideas, beliefs and values

Pupils study a range of major world religions including:

  • Christianity

  • Islam

  • Hinduism

  • Judaism

  • Sikhism

  • Buddhism

Through these studies, pupils learn about religious stories, festivals, places of worship, sacred texts and the ways in which beliefs shape everyday life.

Lessons often involve discussion, questioning and reflection so pupils can develop their understanding of both religious and non-religious worldviews.

Developing Respect and Understanding

Religious Education plays an important role in promoting respect, tolerance and community understanding.

By exploring different beliefs and traditions, pupils develop a deeper appreciation of the diverse society in which they live. This supports the development of British Values, helping pupils become thoughtful and respectful citizens.

Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)

Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) plays a vital role in supporting the personal development and wellbeing of pupils at Eastern Green Junior School.

Through PSHE lessons, pupils learn about relationships, health, wellbeing and how to become responsible members of society. The curriculum supports children in developing the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to navigate the challenges of growing up and to make positive choices.

Our PSHE curriculum helps pupils develop:

  • emotional wellbeing and resilience

  • healthy relationships and respect for others

  • an understanding of personal safety

  • awareness of citizenship and community

  • confidence in making responsible decisions

Through discussion, reflection and practical activities, pupils are encouraged to think carefully about their choices and develop the skills needed to live healthy, happy and safe lives.

Personal Development

PSHE is a key part of our wider Personal Development curriculum at Eastern Green Junior School.

Through PSHE and wider school experiences, pupils develop:

  • confidence and self-awareness

  • empathy and respect for others

  • resilience and emotional literacy

  • an understanding of their role in the wider community

Children learn how to express their thoughts and feelings appropriately, resolve conflicts respectfully and build positive relationships with others.

These skills help pupils grow into thoughtful, responsible and confident young people.

Bringing Learning to Life

At Eastern Green Junior School, we believe that learning about life skills is most powerful when children can experience learning in real contexts.

We enrich our PSHE curriculum through a range of activities including:

  • educational visits and trips

  • visitors from the local community and emergency services

  • assemblies and themed awareness events

  • opportunities for leadership and responsibility within school

These experiences help pupils apply their learning to real-life situations and develop a deeper understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe.

Protective Behaviours and the Network Hand

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing, we teach Protective Behaviours across the school.

Protective Behaviours is a programme that helps children understand their feelings, recognise when something does not feel right and know how to seek help.

A key tool we use is the Network Hand.

The Network Hand helps children identify a group of trusted adults they can talk to if they feel worried, unsafe or need support. Each finger of the hand represents someone the child trusts and can go to for help.

Through this approach, children learn that:

  • their feelings are important

  • they have the right to feel safe

  • they should always talk to a trusted adult if something worries them

Teaching Protective Behaviours helps pupils develop confidence, resilience and the understanding that they are never alone when they need help.

Spanish (Modern Foreign Languages)

At Eastern Green Junior School, pupils learn Spanish as part of the Modern Foreign Languages curriculum. Learning a language helps pupils develop curiosity about other cultures and strengthens their communication skills.

Through Spanish lessons, pupils develop their ability to:

  • listen attentively and respond to spoken language

  • engage in simple conversations

  • ask and answer questions

  • read and understand familiar words and phrases

  • write simple sentences from memory

  • develop accurate pronunciation and intonation

Pupils are encouraged to speak confidently and practise new vocabulary regularly so that they can gradually build their understanding of the language.

Spanish lessons also help pupils develop a broader awareness of the world and an appreciation of different cultures and traditions.

Spanish Topics by Year Group

Year 3

In Year 3, pupils are introduced to basic Spanish vocabulary and simple conversational phrases. They begin to develop confidence in speaking and listening to a new language.

Topics include:

  • Aprendo Español (I’m Learning Spanish) – greetings, introducing themselves and basic conversation

  • Colours and Numbers – recognising and saying colours and numbers to 10

  • Fruit – naming fruits and expressing likes and dislikes

  • Vegetables – buying vegetables and simple role play in a market

  • Animals – naming animals and using simple phrases such as “I am…” to describe them

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Through these topics pupils begin to understand that nouns in Spanish are used with articles and may change depending on gender or number.

Year 4

In Year 4, pupils develop greater confidence in speaking and begin to build longer phrases and sentences.

Topics include:

  • Me Presento (Presenting Myself) – personal information such as name, age and nationality

  • La Fecha (The Date) – days of the week, months of the year and saying the date

  • Las Estaciones (The Seasons) – describing the seasons and giving opinions

  • Mi Familia (My Family) – describing family members and their ages

  • ¿Tienes una mascota? (Do You Have a Pet?) – talking about pets and using simple connectives such as and and but

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Pupils begin to understand how verbs and adjectives can change depending on the context.

Year 5

In Year 5, pupils develop more detailed vocabulary and begin to construct longer spoken and written sentences.

Topics include:

  • Desayuno en el Café (Breakfast in a Café) – ordering food and drink

  • Mi Clase (My Classroom) – classroom objects and describing what they have in their pencil case

  • ¿Qué tiempo hace? (What’s the Weather Like?) – describing the weather and presenting a weather forecast

  • La Ropa (Clothes) – describing clothing and using colour adjectives

  • Mi Casa (My Home) – describing where they live and the rooms in their house

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Through these topics pupils learn how to build sentences using verbs, adjectives and connectives.

Year 6

In Year 6, pupils consolidate their knowledge of Spanish and begin to express more complex ideas and opinions.

Topics include:

  • En el Colegio (At School) – talking about school subjects and expressing opinions

  • El Fin de Semana (The Weekend) – describing activities and telling the time

  • La Comida Sana (Healthy Eating) – learning vocabulary related to healthy food and lifestyle and following a simple recipe in Spanish

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By the end of Year 6, pupils are able to hold simple conversations, write short passages in Spanish and understand how the structure of Spanish sentences differs from English.

Through this progressive approach, pupils develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Spanish while gaining an appreciation of the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.

Cultural Understanding

Learning Spanish also helps pupils develop a wider understanding of the world and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.

Throughout the curriculum, pupils learn about:

  • Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries around the world

  • traditions, festivals and celebrations in Spanish culture

  • typical foods and daily life in Spanish-speaking communities

  • similarities and differences between life in the UK and other countries

Pupils are encouraged to recognise that languages are part of culture and identity. Through learning Spanish, they develop curiosity about the wider world and an appreciation of different ways of life.

This supports pupils in becoming open-minded, globally aware citizens who respect and value cultural diversity.

The teaching of Spanish supports our curriculum drivers of Preparation and Knowledge, Individuality and Diversity, and Aspiration and Citizenship.

Through learning a modern foreign language, pupils develop important communication skills and broaden their knowledge of the wider world. They gain an understanding of different cultures and perspectives, helping them to value diversity and recognise the richness of global communities.

Learning Spanish also encourages pupils to challenge themselves, develop confidence in speaking and presenting ideas, and build skills that will support them in future learning and opportunities beyond primary school.

Our Curriculum 

Together, the approaches outlined above ensure that the curriculum at Eastern Green Junior School is ambitious, coherent and designed to enable all pupils to achieve well. The carefully sequenced curriculum builds knowledge progressively from Year 3 to Year 6, allowing pupils to deepen their understanding over time and make meaningful connections between subjects. High-quality texts, rich vocabulary development and purposeful links between subjects support pupils to access increasingly complex ideas and develop strong literacy across the curriculum.

Teaching is focused on developing secure knowledge, fluency in key skills and the ability to apply learning with confidence. Approaches such as mastery in mathematics, focused reading in English and a book-led writing curriculum ensure that pupils are taught the essential knowledge and skills they need in a structured and effective way. Teachers model learning clearly, provide opportunities for discussion and practice, and ensure that pupils revisit and embed key concepts over time.

The breadth of subjects, alongside enrichment opportunities, trips, visitors and wider experiences, supports pupils’ academic success while also developing confidence, curiosity and character. As a result, pupils leave Eastern Green Junior School with strong foundations in knowledge and skills, well prepared for the next stage of their education and equipped to become thoughtful and responsible members of society.

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