English

At Norbury Manor Primary, we recognise that improved performance at reading, writing and the spoken language will enable our pupils to express their thoughts and ideas more fluently, accurately and purposefully. This will also help them deal more successfully with other curriculum subjects, while enriching their lives beyond school. The teaching and learning of language skills are therefore given a high priority in our school and, where possible, the creative curriculum and IT will be used as tools.

Reading continues to be prioritised for the whole school with independent reading, story time, We Love Reading and reading events continuing to be timetabled. The school library continues to be supported by the year 6 librarians who have added more books to the collection and have helped the younger children return and choose a book. They also helped to establish a new library software system.

The children continue to use Reading Eggs so they have further access to reading texts at home, as well as reading and spelling homework for all year groups...

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Maths

At Norbury Manor Primary School, we recognise Mathematics as a fundamental pillar in developing confident, independent learners who embody our motto: “Learners today, leaders tomorrow, make every moment count!” Mathematics is essential not only as a core academic discipline but also as a vital life skill that empowers pupils to think critically, solve problems, and engage with the world around them. Rooted in our school values of resilience, scholarship, and excellence, our Mathematics curriculum is designed to foster a deep understanding of numerical concepts, fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills, ensuring every pupil—regardless of their starting point or background—can access ambitious learning and achieve their full potential.

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced to build complexity and depth over time, following the principle of “Depth to Enable Breadth.” In Early Years and Key Stage 1, pupils focus on developing core number skills, counting, and early problem-solving, supported by systematic, high-quality phonics-like approaches to mathematical language. In Key Stage 2, learning extends to more complex calculations, reasoning, and application across diverse mathematical domains. Teachers use formative assessment and retrieval practice to identify misconceptions and revisit key concepts, ensuring secure retention and progression. Adaptations and scaffolding are embedded to meet the diverse needs of our pupils, including those with SEND and EAL, supported by ongoing professional development and exemplifications that model best practice and consistency in teaching.

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Science

At Norbury Manor Primary School, science is a vital pillar of our curriculum, inspiring curiosity, enquiry, and critical thinking in our pupils. Aligned with our school motto, “Learners today, leaders tomorrow, make every moment count!”, our science curriculum nurtures resilient, empathetic, and scholarly learners who view the world through the lens of investigation and discovery. Rooted in our ethos of depth before breadth, science education here empowers pupils to develop a strong foundation of scientific knowledge and skills, fostering a lifelong passion for learning and enabling them to become confident, inquisitive scientists prepared for future academic and life challenges.

Pupils will acquire a rich body of scientific knowledge spanning biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences, following the Rising Stars Science Scheme. 

Learning in science at Norbury Manor is carefully planned to build increasingly complex mental models over time. Pupils revisit core concepts through varied examples and practical investigations, developing fluency and confidence in applying scientific knowledge.

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Languages

Norbury Manor primary school ] intends to use the Language Angels scheme of work and resources to ensure we offer a relevant, broad, vibrant and ambitious foreign languages curriculum that will inspire and excite our pupils using a wide variety of topics and themes. All pupils will be expected to achieve their full potential by encouraging high expectations and excellent standards in their foreign language learning - the ultimate aim being that pupils will feel willing and able to continue studying languages beyond key stage 2

The intent is that all content will be continuously updated and reviewed annually, creating a dynamic programme of study that will be clearly outlined in both long-term and short-term planning. This will ensure that the foreign language knowledge of our pupils progresses within each academic year and is extended year upon year throughout the primary phase and, in so doing, will always be relevant and in line with meeting or exceeding national DfE requirements. 

 The four key language learning skills; listening, speaking, reading and writing will be taught and all necessary grammar will be covered in an age-appropriate way across the primary phase. This will enable pupils to use and apply their learning in a variety of contexts, laying down solid foundations for future language learning and also helping the children improve overall attainment in other subject areas. In addition, the children will be taught how to look up and research language they are unsure of and they w
ill have a bank of reference materials to help them with their spoken and written tasks going forward. This bank of reference materials will develop into a reference library to help pupils recall and build on previous knowledge throughout their primary school language learning journey

The intent is that all pupils will develop a genuine interest and positive curiosity about foreign languages, finding them enjoyable and stimulating. Learning a second language will also offer pupils the opportunity to explore relationships between language and identity, develop a deeper understanding of other cultures and the world around them with a better awareness of self, others and cultural differences. The intention is that they will be working towards becoming life-long language learners.

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Humanities

History

At Norbury Manor Primary School, history is a vital subject that connects our pupils to the past, helping them understand the world they live in today and inspiring them to become informed, active citizens of tomorrow. Rooted in our school motto, “Learners today, leaders tomorrow, make every moment count!”, our history curriculum reflects our commitment to resilience, empathy, scholarship, peace, excellence, community, and thankfulness. It is designed to nurture enquiring minds, build strong character, and develop critical thinking, enabling pupils to appreciate diverse cultures, histories, and perspectives within our richly varied school community and beyond.

 From Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2, the history curriculum is carefully sequenced to revisit big ideas and build increasingly complex mental models. Pupils start with fundamental concepts of family, community, and local history, progressing to wider historical perspectives and more sophisticated historical enquiry. Through repeated exposure to key themes and concepts, pupils consolidate their understanding and develop confidence in historical thinking. Teachers use formative assessment and retrieval practice to identify misconceptions and secure mastery, ensuring all pupils meet age-related expectations and are challenged to achieve greater depth.

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Geography

At Norbury Manor Primary School, our Geography curriculum is a vital part of our commitment to nurturing curious, resilient, and empathetic learners who are prepared to become informed and active citizens of the 21st century. Rooted in our school motto, “Learners today, leaders tomorrow, make every moment count!”, Geography inspires pupils to explore and understand the diverse world around them, fostering a lifelong fascination with people, places, environments, and the processes that shape our planet. This subject not only enriches pupils’ knowledge but also supports their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, aligning with our values of empathy, scholarship, and community.

Our key aims in teaching Geography are to develop pupils’ knowledge of physical and human geography, equip them with essential investigative and critical thinking skills, and encourage them to make meaningful connections between local, national, and global contexts. We strive to ensure every pupil, regardless of background or starting point, masters foundational geographical concepts before progressing to more complex ideas, reflecting our ethos of depth before breadth. Through a carefully sequenced and coherent curriculum, pupils will build knowledge that is transferable across subjects, enhancing their literacy and numeracy skills and supporting their wider academic success.

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Art & Design Technology

Art & Design 

To ensure all pupils produce creative, imaginative work. Children have the opportunity to explore their ideas and record their experiences, as well as exploring the work of others and evaluate different creative ideas. Children will become confident and proficient in a variety of techniques including drawing, painting, sculpting, as well as other selected craft skills, e.g. collage, printing, weaving and patterns. Children will also develop their knowledge of famous artists, designers and craft makers. Children will also develop their interest and curiosity about art and design through a series of lessons offering skills progression, knowledge progression and offering children the opportunity to ask questions and demonstrate their skills in a variety of ways. The lessons will offer the chance for children to develop their emotional expression through art to further enhance their personal, social and emotional development. This progression grid can support any subject leader or teacher of art to ensure progression of skills and knowledge

Design Technology

PlanIt Design and Technology aims to inspire children through a broad range of practical experiences to create innovative designs which solve real and relevant problems within a variety of different contexts. The iterative design process is fundamental and runs throughout the PlanIt units. This iterative process encourages children to identify real and relevant problems, critically evaluate existing products and then take risks and innovate when designing and creating solutions to the problems. As part of the iterative process, time is built in to reflect, evaluate and improve on prototypes using design criteria throughout to support this process. Opportunities are provided for children to evaluate key events and individuals who have helped shape the world, showing the real impact of design and technology on the wider environment and helping to inspire children to become the next generation of innovators.

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Music

Through the musical programme Charanga, the children develop their understanding, make musical judgements, apply their new learning, develop their aural memory, express themselves physically, emotionally and through discussion and create their own musical ideas.

Performing vocally and with instruments is central to the programme. Children are also given the opportunity to perform during class assemblies, productions, challenge week and the school choir.

The choir perform in assemblies, at school functions and other events in the local area. Our choir has performed at the Trinity College choir event.

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Computing

Our computing curriculum has been developed to support children to become proficient users of technology so that they develop the knowledge and skills to thrive in the ever-changing technological world. It is in-line with National Curriculum guidelines and includes coding.

Norbury Manor follow the ‘Switched on Computing’ programme.

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PE

All children will participate in the daily physical activity. Each class will have two formal P.E. lessons per week, and these will be held at Norbury Manor Primary School. Parents/carers are asked to ensure their children come to school with their full P.E. uniform on their given day. This year pupils in years 3 and4 will have swimming lessons.

Norbury Manor Primary school follow the real PE programme.

It provides fun and simple to follow Primary PE Schemes of Work and support for Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 practitioners that give them the confidence and skills to deliver outstanding PE. It is fully aligned to the National Curriculum and focuses on the development of agility, balance and coordination, healthy competition, and cooperative learning through a unique and market leading approach to teaching and learning in PE.

What makes real PE unique?

PSHE

PSHE education is a planned programme of learning through which children and young people acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives.

(The PSHE Association, 2014)

Norbury Manor Primary school follow the ‘You, Me, PSHE’ scheme of work by Islington Council.

PSHE education supports the development of personal, social and life skills: the identification of and dealing with emotions and feelings, exploring health-related issues, understanding about oneself, relationships with others and one’s place in the world, learning about managing finances, the world of work and planning for the future. It supports pupils to lead healthy, safe, fulfilled, and responsible lives.

Citizenship education prepares pupils for the social and moral responsibilities of community involvement: the understanding of democracy and justice, rights and responsibilities and exploring identities and diversity. It helps them develop political literacy and to become informed, critical, active citizens who have the skills, confidence and conviction to advocate, act and try to make a difference in their local, national, and global communities.

The topics included are:

· Careers

· Drug, alcohol, and tobacco education

· Financial capability and economic wellbeing

· Identity, society, and equality

· Keeping safe and managing risk

· Mental health and emotional wellbeing

· Physical health and wellbeing

· Sex and relationship education

To find out more information, please contact the school office and ask for Helen Lordan (PSHE Lead)

Challenge Week

Throughout the last week of each term all pupils are set age appropriate tasks to produce a piece of work that showcases knowledge and understanding of their studied topic. This is known throughout the school as Challenge Week.

During Challenge Week pupils are expected to work in groups, teams or pairs to present a project based on the theme of the term. Teachers plan outcomes for each subject area. Discrete lessons in phonics and math's continue during this week. PSHE sessions focus on building team skills. Each member of the team is given a role and the pupils keep a learning journey throughout the week. At the end of the week pupils must be given the opportunity to reflect on their participation in challenge week.  Pupils are expected present their project to an audience. Children are also given the opportunity to explore enterprising project that link to specific themes.

The work children produce is undertaken through a range of mediums and is designed to excel the full use of all our RESPECT values.

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R.E

Religious Education

Non-denominational Religious Education is provided for all children as part of the curriculum and is by the locally agreed Religious Education syllabus. Assembly is an important part of the school day when we meet as a community. It is a time when we emphasize the development of values and attitudes towards each other and the world around us. Assemblies are non-denominational and although they are of a broadly Christian nature consideration is given to the multicultural society in which we live.

To find out more information please contact the school office and ask for Sonia Potter (Curriculum Lead).