Curriculum

Curriculum Intent Statement: At Oakdene Primary Academy,   every child is an artist . We believe that all children should leave OPA with a deep love for Art and Design and the confidence to see themselves as illustrators, graphic designers, curators, or printmakers. Our curriculum is carefully crafted to build pupils’ artistic capital, nurturing creativity, imagination, and self-expression.

Curriculum Intent Statement: At Oakdene Primary Academy, we believe that Computing is a vital part of every child’s education and future. Our curriculum is designed to ensure that digital literacy, computer science, and information technology are embedded across all subjects and year groups. We recognise our responsibility to equip pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in an

Introduction: Design & Technology (DT) at Oakdene Primary Academy is made up of two strands: Designing, Making and Evaluating Products, and Cooking and Nutrition. It is imperative that both strands are taught to a high standard throughout KS1 and KS2. Intent of DT Curriculum: At Oakdene Primary Academy, we intend that children should master Design and Technology to such an extent

Introduction: At  Oakdene Primary Academy, we aim to deliver high-quality Geography education that helps pupils gain a coherent understanding of the wider world. We strive to inspire curiosity and fascination about the planet and equip children with a wide range of transferable skills. Pupils are encouraged to ask perceptive questions, think critically about their surroundings, and challenge

Intent The National Curriculum states that ‘a high-quality history education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. It should inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past.’ Our aim at Oakdene is to encourage pupils to develop an appreciation and understanding of Britain’s past (including that of our local area)

At Oakdene Primary School, our English curriculum is guided by Literacy Tree, a comprehensive and thematic approach to primary English that places children's literature at its heart. How It Works: Literacy Tree is an award-winning platform that immerses children in a rich literary world, fostering strong engagement and providing meaningful contexts for learning primary English. Through this

We have recently begun revising our curriculum offer! Each subject leader has mapped out their curriculum to ensure progression of skills and knowledge across Key Stages One and Two. We are working hard to develop this curriculum further, but our working documents can be found below.

Curriculum Statement We believe that the learning of a language provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience for our pupils. It helps them to develop communication skills, including key skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Learning will enable pupils to make substantial progress in one language, but the linguistic skills gained will assist and lay foundations

Intent: At Oakdene Primary Academy, our intent is to make music an inspiring and enjoyable learning experience that nurtures children’s musical skills and prepares them for the next stage of their education. We aim to foster a lifelong love of music by encouraging participation in a wide range of musical experiences. Through these, children develop their talents as musicians, boosting their

At Oakdene Primary Academy, we believe that every child deserves access to a rich and varied physical education experience. Through our curriculum, extra-curricular clubs, and active learning opportunities, we aim to foster a lifelong love of movement, promote positive attitudes towards health and wellbeing, and develop physical competence and confidence. Intent: Our vision for PE at

At Oakdene Primary School, our Religious Education (RE) curriculum plays a vital role in helping children develop respect, understanding, and empathy for others. Through engaging and thought-provoking lessons, children explore a wide range of cultures, religions, and world faiths, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, and more. We believe that RE is not just about

We have recently begun revising our curriculum offer! Each subject leader has mapped out their curriculum to ensure progression of skills and knowledge across Key Stages One and Two. We are working hard to develop this curriculum further, but further information can be found below.  For RSE, we follow the PATHs Curriculum as well as Jigsaw.  PSHE at Oakdene:   We began our PATHS

Science teaches an understanding of natural phenomena. It aims to stimulate a child’s curiosity in finding out why things happen in the way they do. It teaches methods of enquiry and investigation to stimulate creative thought. Children learn to ask scientific questions and begin to appreciate the way science will affect their future on a personal, national, and global level. The aim of science

At Oakdene Primary School, we aim to foster a love for writing and equip our children with the skills to express themselves creatively and effectively. Our writing curriculum follows the National Curriculum, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all aspects of writing, including transcription, composition, grammar, punctuation, and handwriting. In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), we focus on