Curriculum

Our Intent

We use the Harmony Project as the basis of our Curriculum and our Curriculum planning; https://www.theharmonyproject.org.uk/

“Putting sustainability and Nature at the heart of learning

The Harmony Project aims to transform education to ensure it is fit for purpose in preparing young people to engage with the environmental and social challenges we face, not just to pass exams. We work with educators to develop learning that is based upon a deep understanding of, and connection to, the natural world – learning that will equip students with the skills they need to live more sustainably. “

A curriculum that has knowledge, skills and vocabulary at the heart of their learning through enquiry based learning

The principle of the Cycle; Opportunities to embed basic skills and knowledge and find ways to deepen or improve our understanding of what we learn.
The principle of Diversity; An understanding of how important it is to appreciate and preserve diversity in all.
The Principle of Interdependence; A curriculum that responds to findings from pupil feedback and school data to ensure it is bespoke to their needs and reflects the ever changing world, locally and globally
The Principle of Adaptation; Developing resilience, perseverance, challenge and support so they have the confidence to aim high and aspire to more
The Principle of Health; A curriculum that helps children to know how to live healthy lifestyles – both physically and mentally
The Principle of Oneness; Spiritual, moral, social and cultural experiences threaded through all we do which will facilitate them with all they need to face the any and all futures

And

The Principle of Geometry; A rich curriculum that enables pupils to see the world from a wide range of perspectives

Implementation

The Harmony Project

Enquiry Based Learning

In each year group, there is the opportunity to teach six enquiries of learning per year – one each half-term. These enquiries can be focused on projects linked to history, geography and science so that three history and three geography projects are covered each year.

		Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Year R	Enquiry	What makes me special? Marvellous Me	How do people celebrate around the world? Let’s celebrate	Where is earth in the universe? Space	How do we help each other? Once upon a time	Where would imaginary creatures live? Fantastic Creatures	What can we learn about life cycles on a farm? Animals/Farm
Year R	Diversity, Oneness, Health, Interdependence, Adaptation, Cycles The principles are taught within and across all enquiry questions. Within effective child-led or adult-led provision, practitioners should take any and every opportunity to notice the principles in action, to introduce the language of the principle and nurture conversations around the principle.
Year 1	Enquiry	What kind of superhero do I want to be?	What stories could our toys and games tell?	What would it be like to live on an island elsewhere in the world?	Where do we live and what makes it special?	Which is my favourite wildflower and why?	What will we find at the seaside?
Year 1	Principle	Diversity	Health	Oneness	Adaptation	Cycles	Interdependence
Year 2	Enquiry	What do I need to be healthy?	Why should we change the way we travel?	Where are the polar regions and why are they melting?	What can I discover about different plants?	Why are bees so brilliant?	Why should we reduce, reuse and recycle?
Year 2	Principle	Health	Adaptation	Oneness	Diversity	Interdependence	Cycles
Year 3	Enquiry	What would it be like to live as a hunter-gatherer?	How can we identify local trees in autumn?	How did the Romans adapt to life in Britain?	How is Planet Earth changing and what can we do about it?	Why should we protect the biodiversity of the rainforest?	Where does our food come from?
Year 3	Principle	Health	Cycles	Oneness	Adaptation	Diversity	Interdependence
Year 4	Enquiry	How did the Anglo-Saxons farm and how is it different from today?	How can we prepare for a Tudor banquet?	What are the cycles of our solar system?	Where does our energy come from and how much do we use?	How did the Ancient Egyptians live within the cycles of Nature?	What do different indigenous cultures teach us?
Year 4	Principle	Adaptation	Interdependence	Health	Cycles	Oneness	Diversity
Year 5	Enquiry	What journey does a river take from source to sea?	How can we ensure our oceans stay amazing?	How can I be a sustainability champion?	Who were the Vikings and where did they go?	How can we restore UK habitats back to health?	What can we learn from the Ancient Greeks about the order of Nature?
Year 5	Principle	Interdependence	Cycles	Diversity	Adaptation	Health	Oneness
Year 6	Enquiry	What would it be like to live during wartime? (Long project)	How can we learn to live in peace? (Short project)	How are we connected to Antarctica?		Where do migratory animals travel to and from and why?
Year 6	Principle	Adaptation	Oneness	Interdependence		Cycles