Enquiry

We are currently updating our Spring Enquiry curriculum - come back soon to see what we will be up to!

English

A high-quality text drives each of our enquiries and the texts are used to give knowledge and purpose to the enquiry. High quality texts can only be accessed through knowledge of vocabulary in different tiers. Explicit teaching of new vocabulary and using the classroom environment to showcase key vocabulary helps us to infuse rich and sophisticated vocabulary from EYFS to Year 6. The texts are used as a stimulus for both English and cross curricular writing, ensuring high expectations of our children. Reading is interwoven into all aspects of the enquiry to encourage reading and language development and promote reading for pleasure.

Key Texts

Maths

In maths, we follow the Power Maths programme to support children’s learning and to build a deep understanding of maths concepts. Power Maths is a curriculum mastery programme designed to spark curiosity and excitement and nurture confidence in maths. It is built around a child‑centred lesson design that models and embeds a growth mindset approach to maths.

This term we are covering the following:

• Fractions

  • Recognizing, finding, and writing fractions of a length, shape, set of objects, or quantity (e.g., 1/2, 1/4, 3/4).
  • Understanding and using unit fractions (e.g., 1/2, 1/4, 1/3) and non-unit fractions (e.g., 2/4, 3/4).
  • Comparing and ordering simple fractions.
  • Solving simple problems involving fractions of quantities and shapes.

• Measurement: Time

  • Telling the time to the nearest 15 minutes (quarter past, half past, quarter to) and moving to 5-minute intervals.
  • Understanding the difference between analogue and digital clocks.
  • Comparing durations of time (e.g., how long activities take) and solving simple problems related to time.
  • Sequencing events in chronological order using vocabulary such as before, after, and next.

• Measurement: Mass, Capacity, and Temperature

  • Measuring and comparing mass using standard units (grams and kilograms).
  • Measuring and comparing capacity using standard units (millilitres and litres).
  • Reading scales in increments and solving problems involving mass and capacity.
  • Measuring temperature using thermometers and understanding basic temperature changes (e.g., hot and cold).

• Position and Direction

  • Understanding and using language related to position and direction (e.g., left, right, forwards, backwards).
  • Describing movement and turns, including whole, half, quarter, and three-quarter turns.
  • Using simple coordinates and grids to describe the position of objects and locations.
  • Solving practical problems involving movement and direction in familiar contexts.

• Statistics

  • Interpreting and constructing simple pictograms, tally charts, and block diagrams.
  • Asking and answering simple questions about data represented in charts and graphs.
  • Comparing quantities in graphs and making simple inferences based on the data.
  • Solving one-step problems related to data representation.

• Problem Solving and Reasoning

  • Applying mathematical knowledge across different contexts, such as measurement and time, to solve multi-step problems.
  • Developing reasoning skills through explaining strategies and methods used to solve problems.
  • Engaging in activities that promote logical thinking, sequencing, and using mathematics in everyday situations.