Primary Curriculum
Curriculum design
Hollinwood Academy’s whole curriculum is shaped by the school vision, which aims to enable all children and young people, regardless of background, ability, or additional needs, to flourish and become the very best version of themselves they can possibly be. These values are woven throughout our curriculum, ensuring that every aspect of our teaching and learning fosters a positive and empowering environment.
Our primary curriculum is designed to provide a seamless progression of skills and knowledge across all subjects, allowing children and young people to build a solid foundation of learning and develop transferable skills. We follow the 2014 National Curriculum in England, ensuring that our children and young people receive a high-quality education that meets national standards.
Throughout the primary stage, our children and young people are split into four discrete pathways: Engage, Explore, Inspire, and Thrive. Each pathway is bespoke, reflecting the individual interests and capabilities of the children and young people within our care.
More information regarding the pathways can be found here: Curriculum Pathways
Learners follow a broad and balanced curriculum that includes English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Computing, Design Technology, Art, Physical Education, EHCP lessons, Outdoor Education, forest school, and Health and Relationships Education. Personalised interventions are also provided where required to support individual needs.
Our Curriculum
Primary-Subjects (ID 1003)
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English
English
At Hollinwood Academy, we believe in the teaching of Communication, Reading and Writing Skills as the foundation for successful learning.
It is our aim across the Primary phase to develop these skills in all of our children.
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Maths
Maths
At Hollinwood Academy, we teach maths creatively, incorporating the use of concrete manipulatives to help children understand abstract concepts and apply them to their learning.
It is our aim across the Primary phase to expertly match the National Curriculum with individual need, rather than teaching from a specific year group.
Through a combination of teaching tools such as Sensory Play and the use of Every Day examples, we aim for our children to achieve the highest level of functional maths that matches their ability.
At every stage, we want to raise the confidence of our learners.
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Science
Science
At Hollinwood Academy, we teach science using a hands on, meaningful approach. During the Primary phase, we develop Physics, Chemistry and Biology skills and knowledge and incorporate working scientifically skills within our lessons.
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EYFS
EYFS
The EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE is the gateway to school life for our reception students. We pride ourselves in providing and building strong foundations, creating stimulating and inviting learning environments which inspire and motivate the children in our care.
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Art
Art
Art at Hollinwood Academy is about ensuring every child and young person can join in a wide range of cultural, artistic and recreational activities. Children and young people are engaged and inspired by a challenging curriculum where they gain knowledge about the work of great artists and how art and design reflect and shape our history and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation. These inform their own exploration of themes relevant to their interests and life experiences.
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History
History
At Hollinwood Academy History, designed to give them an understanding of the world locally, nationally, and globally, both past and present. Our aim is to develop an inquiring approach to learning and the world around them.
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Geography
Geography
At Hollinwood, Geography is delivered as an immersive approach for all children and young people, designed to provide them with an understanding of the world locally, nationally, and globally, both past and present. Our aim is for all children and young people to develop an inquiring approach to learning and the world around them.
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HRE & RSE
HRE & RSE
At Hollinwood Academy, we firmly believe in providing a well-rounded education that goes beyond academic excellence. As part of our commitment to the holistic development of our children and young people, we place great emphasis on the delivery of Personal, Social, Health, and Relationship Education (PSHRE) experiences across Primary.
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ICT
ICT
At Hollinwood Academy, our computing curriculum aims to provide a balanced and engaging approach to teaching computational thinking, ICT, and computer science. Our curriculum is designed to appeal to all children and young people, ensuring that they develop a deep understanding of the subject.
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Music
Music
Music at Hollinwood Academy aims to cultivate children and young people’s appreciation for various genres of music and encourage them to explore the sounds that surround them. Our inclusive curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of all learners, with fully differentiated schemes of work that engage children and young people at all levels.
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Modern Foreign Languages
Modern Foreign Languages
At Hollinwood Academy, we believe that learning a foreign language provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience for our pupils. It not only helps children and young people to develop their communication skills, but it also strengthens grammatical knowledge, along with other key skills such as reading, writing and listening that children and young people learn in their own language.
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Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education
At Hollinwood Academy, we truly understand the significance of community access. We firmly believe that all children and young people, regardless of their individual pathway, should have the opportunity, confidence, and appropriate support to safely explore their local community. This belief is reflected in our exciting Outdoor Education curriculum, which offers weekly opportunities for children and young people to engage with their surroundings.
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PE
PE
At Hollinwood Academy, our vision aims to provide all children and young people with a broad, high quality and relevant physical education. Through a well-structured and progressive school curriculum we enable all children and young people to develop and challenge their knowledge, skill and understanding. It is essential that children and young people develop an understanding of the benefits of exercise and make connections between physical health and positive mental health with the vision that children and young people will continue to adopt a healthy lifestyle into their adult life.
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Forest School
Forest School
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EHCP Lessons
EHCP Lessons
