As a school, we follow the primary National Curriculum for Key Stage 2. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum#programmes-of-study-by-subject

Below, is a break down of the topics we cover in Year 4.

At BPSP, our ambitious, vibrant and inclusive curriculum has been developed with the intention of providing all our learners with key knowledge and skills for long-term learning and with the cultural capital to become responsible and valuable citizens in our modern society.

From Year 3 through to Year 6, we study a wide variety of subjects, making cross-curricular links where relevant (see curriculum overviews on the school website for more detail) In addition, we regularly recap and revisit previous knowledge so it can be recalled and applied to different contexts in order to deepen the learning experience for all children.

If you would like any further information regarding our curriculum, please contact the school office at office@bpsp.coastalpartnership.co.uk.

Spring 2

 English: - We will be studying the story of Beowulf and using it to support us in writing a non-chronological report and a narrative whilst looking closely at the key objectives to develop the children as writers.

Maths: - Please see separate overview for more detail.

Computing: - We will be looking at online safety and evaluating the appropriateness of digital content. The children will also have a chance to develop their word processing skills using Microsoft Word.

RE: - We will be learning about the life of Jesus in the run up to Easter.

Reading: - We will continue to look at a variety of texts, including poetry and fairy tales, and practise our key skills to answer questions. 

P.E: - This term we are developing our spatial awareness and passing skills whilst thinking about communication. We are also learning about alternative physical education activities. The children will also be keeping fit using different genres of dance and gymnastics. Our swimming lessons also continue with 2 more of our classes attending these.

French: - We will be learning about different fruit and vegetables and saying whether we like them or not.

 P.S.H.E: - We will be investigating the ‘Health & Wellbeing’ unit of work, reflecting and discussing how to keep ourselves safe and healthy.

 Music: - This term, we build on our Steel pan drumming skills and learn to fuse two different styles of   music together.  Each month, we will be learning about a different musician. If the children have any memorabilia/anything they would like to share, please bring it in during the relevant month.

Science—We will be learning about states of matter through a variety of experiments.

DT: - Children will taste and critique a variety of healthy fruit drinks in order to design and create a healthy drink of their own.

Geography: - We will focus on physical geography, in particular, rivers and mountains. Subsequently, we will investigate these features within the context of Europe.