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We deliver the Core and Foundation subjects of the national curriculum in a manner which develops creative, curious
learners who have the ability to work both independently and cooperatively. Our curriculumwill reflect the diverse needs
and interests of the Chapel Allerton school population and feature a carefully developed blend of knowledge and skills.
To meet the requirements of the National Curriculum, classes fromYear 1 to 6 follow a number of themes with a focus
on History, Geography, Science, RE or Design Technology (DT) which is shared with parents each termby class teachers.
There is a key emphasis on teaching the skills of Literacy and Numeracy but also a commitment to ensuring that children
have access to a rich curriculum that is exciting and reflects and celebrates our diverse community. This approach to the
curriculummeans that, where appropriate, we make as many cross curricular links as possible and the topics we choose
take into account:
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The requirements of the National Curriculum.
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The interests and needs of our children and school community.
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The opportunity to embed literacy and numeracy skills in real-life activities.
The National Curriculum sets out the minimum content. However, at Chapel Allerton Primary School, we work hard
to ensure that our children have the opportunity to learn lots of additional skills and to develop their knowledge and
understanding fully. For example:
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We offer a range of after-school clubs including sports, drama, music and dance.
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We have a specialist teacher fromArtforms who teaches music across the school.
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Specialist teachers also provide a variety of instrument lessons including violin, clarinet, trumpet, guitar.
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Specialist sports coaches lead all games and PE lessons fromFoundation 2 to Year 6.
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Current local/national or international events regularly provide a basis for learning. For example, the
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, theWorld Cup and the Tour de France.
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We also have close links with students and coaches from Leeds Beckett University and Leeds
Trinity who come in and work with our children on a regular basis offering additional activities, for
example lacrosse.
Although the National Curriculum is in place and we are required to follow the programmes of
study, we can interpret it in such a way that it meets the needs and interests of our children.
How the Curriculum
Is Organised