Our Guerrilla Curriculum Intent and Impact
Planning for September 2020
Wirksworth Juniors’ Guerrilla Curriculum Intention and Implementation
As a school we wanted our curriculum to fit the needs of the pupils; developing the values and attributes of our school motto:
Creative. Caring. Curious. We make every moment count.
We believe our new curriculum for September 2020 does that. It is based on philosophical thinking; posing questions; facilitating a scheme of work where pupils make links across projects, subjects and year groups. Our intention is to ensure the curriculum is deep and immersive, allowing the pupils to achieve a greater depth of learning in a more focused and purposeful way.
Examples of our enquiry questions/projects are:
- Should we always do as we are told?
- Does migration always lead to conflict?
- Is it better to stand out or fit in?
- Does gender influence art?
Each project leads to an authentic outcome which motivates the children, such as a presentation to a critical audience who are in the real world of work.
Below you can see how the subjects are grouped together. The children will cover each project area only once throughout the school year and these will be linked through the school values and concepts. The Long-Term Plan at the bottom of the page details when the projects are being led and what the questions are within the year groups 3/4 and 5/6.
Discovering and Caring - History
- Practical communication through: role play; drama; hot seating and using artefacts.
- Critical thinking.
- Taking chances building resilience.
- Expressing opinions about other actions in a sensitive manner.
- Understanding others views.
Creativity and Imagination – Art, Music and Drama
- Communication by speaking and listening
- Courage to stand out and be different (risk-taking)
- Individuality and independence
- Appreciation of themselves and others
- Outdoor space
- Global
- Inspiration
Exploration and Curiosity– Geography and DT
- Understanding others' views
- Start with exploring issues.
- Taking risks and keeping safe.
- Inquisitive- asking questions.
- Researching.
|
|
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
|
Year 3-4 Year A
|
Is there freedom in the arts?
Respect Trust Choice Individuality Change Identity
|
How have natural disasters led to change?
Fairness Togetherness Consequences Community Resilience Survival |
Should we always do as we are told?
Aspiration Perseverance Conflict Power Democracy Belief |
|
Year 3-4 Year B
|
Are the arts needed in society?
Aspiration Perseverance Passion Identity Democracy
|
Can small actions make a difference?
Fairness Togetherness Responsibility Consequences Sustainability Value |
Does slavery still exist?
Respect Trust Wealth Oppression Equality Rights |
|
Year 5-6 Year A |
Does migration always lead to conflict? Respect Trust Rights Conflict Survival Freedom |
How might we live in the future?
Fairness Togetherness Sustainability Responsibility Community Change |
Is it better to stand out or fit in?
Aspiration Perseverance Identity Passion Prejudice Choice |
|
Year 5-6 Year B |
Why have buildings and structures become a significant part of civilization?
Aspiration Perseverance Power Belief Community Value |
Do we always appreciate what we’ve got?
Fairness Togetherness Value Equality Wealth
|
Does gender influence art?
Respect Trust Equality Individuality Rights Prejudice |
** PSHCE, RE, ICT, Science and PSHCE are taught separately; however, the planning is linked through skills taught which have been matched across subjects; explicitly referred to during teaching. **
If you have any further questions about our new curriculum, please speak to your child's teacher or contact the School Office.
