Burton Leonard Church of England (VC) Primary

Safeguarding Curriculum Welcome to Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School

Burton Leonard Church of England (VC) Primary School

At Burton Leonard C of E (VC) Primary School, our vision is "to love our neighbour, enabling everyone to shine and make a difference in the world."

The inspiration for our vision comes from the Parable of the Good Samaritan; "love your neighbour as yourself." Luke 10:27.

Every person matters at our school and everyone is nurtured as individuals to shine and make a difference in the world. We are part of a vibrant, village community. We love and care for each others and all are welcome.

The Good Samaritan shares our school values of courage, love and service. The Good Samaritan demonstrated courage by being the person that made a difference. He demonstrated love in his ability to support and care for the injured man. We encourage all to take inspiration from the Good Samaritan, loving our neighbours as he did and providing service to others. We ask ourselves, Who is our neighbour? and How can we shine together?

Our school is a special, warm and inspiring place of learning. We pride ourselves on the close relationships we have with our families, the Church and local community. We are proud to be a part of the community and the people we serve. Come and visit to see how brightly all at Burton Leonard shine!

We hope that you find everything you are looking for on our website. Please feel free to contact Mrs Drake, our School Business Manager, if you have any questions or queries. We are always happy to help.

We look forward to welcoming you and would encourage all to come and visit us to find out more about what makes Burton Leonard the unique place that it is.

Mrs Rebecca Wolfe
Headteacher

Welcome to Burton Leonard Church of England (VC) Primary School

Our Curriculum

English

English

At Burton Leonard C of E Primary School our intent is that all children will:
• become confident, enthusiastic and motivated speakers, readers and writers
• be fluent, life-long readers and writers
• have a love of language and literature alongside an enjoyment of reading and writing for pleasure
• have developed English skills to support them in being able to confidently communicate
• Use literature and writing opportunities to connect with the diverse world that they are a part of
• Use literature and writing to have a voice and make a difference in the world
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Mathematics

Mathematics

We appreciate the beauty and power of mathematics and it is our intention that all children will achieve and master mathematics, seeing themselves as mathematicians and succeeding individually. Children will demonstrate deep understanding by applying a variety of strategies that develop children’s conceptual understanding and procedural fluency side by side. Learning is broken down into small steps that enable children to develop conceptual knowledge. We have adopted a research-based Teaching for Mastery approach that enables all children to become fluent mathematicians. Pupils will be able to reason mathematically and use their learning to solve a range of problems.
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Science

Science

The intent of our science curriculum is to nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the natural world among our children. Through hands-on exploration, enquiry-based learning, and real-world applications, we aim to ignite a passion for science and develop essential scientific skills and knowledge. Our goal is to cultivate inquisitive minds, empower children to ask questions, make observations, and form hypotheses, and foster a lifelong appreciation for the wonders of science.
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Geography

Geography

The intent of our Geography curriculum is to foster a profound understanding and appreciation of the world around us. Through dynamic and exploratory lessons, we aim to ignite a passion for exploration and stewardship of the Earth, encouraging love and empathy for the planet and it’s inhabitants, a responsibility to provide a service and the commitment to making a positive difference in our communities and beyond. By studying the landscapes, ecosystems, cultures, and human interactions that shape our planet, we seek to empower our students to become global citizens who are knowledgeable, compassionate, and proactive in addressing environmental and social challenges.
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Art

Art

The intent of our art and design curriculum is designed to ignite creativity, foster artistic expression, and cultivate a deep appreciation for visual arts among our children. Through engaging lessons and hands-on experiences, we aim to achieve the following objectives:

•Exploration of Painting •Development of Drawing Skills •Introduction to Sculpture •Integration of Art History and Culture •Promotion of Critical Thinking and Reflection •Celebration of Creativity and Individuality

Through these objectives, we aspire to instill a lifelong passion for the arts in our children, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge to thrive as creative individuals in an ever-evolving world.
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EYFS

EYFS

At Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School, our intent in EYFS is to create a happy, safe and nurturing environment where children develop as learners, to provide a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment where children safely explore risks and challenge their own learning, to provide an exciting and inspiring curriculum, which responds to the individual interests and needs of the children, to create a safe and nurturing environment, where children develop resilience, friendships and positive relationships, to ensure learning is accessible for all and children’s individual progress is valued, to work closely and collaboratively with parents, to effectively prepare the children for the next steps in their school life.

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History

History

The intent of our History curriculum is to cultivate a deep understanding and appreciation of the past while instilling values of love, courage, and service in our students. Through engaging and thought-provoking lessons, we aim to inspire a curiosity about the world and its diverse cultures, encouraging empathy, respect, and a sense of responsibility towards others. By exploring historical events, figures, and civilisations, we seek to empower our students to become critical thinkers, compassionate individuals, and active citizens in an ever-changing global society.
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MFL

MFL

Our primary school modern foreign languages curriculum aims to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of other languages and cultures, while fostering the school. Through engaging and interactive lessons, we inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new languages, encouraging empathy, respect, and a sense of global citizenship. By exploring different languages and cultural practices, we empower students to become effective communicators and open-minded individuals in a diverse world.
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Computing

Computing

The intent of our computing curriculum, implemented through Purple Mash, aims to foster digital literacy, computational thinking, and creativity in our students. By integrating Purple Mash into our teaching, we intend to provide engaging and interactive learning experiences that develop essential skills such as coding, problem-solving, and online safety. Our goal is to empower students to become confident and responsible users of technology, equipped with the skills necessary to thrive in a digital world.
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Music

Music

The intent of our curriculum is to help children become musical and develop a life long love of music. We focus on developing the skills, knowledge and understanding children will need in order to become confident composers, performers and listeners. We introduce children to music from around the world and across different periods of history.
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PSHE

PSHE

At Burton Leonard C of E Primary School we recognise the value that a high quality Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE) curriculum prepares children for the next part of their lives. We recognise the importance of educating pupils with regards to Relationships & Health Education and have developed a curriculum that combines both vital aspects of learning. Ensuring our pupils develop into well-rounded individuals is essential and therefore Citizenship is an important thread that runs through the curriculum. When taught well, PSHE helps pupils to achieve their academic potential, and leave school equipped with the skills they will need throughout later life.
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Reading

Reading

Reading is at the heart of all we do here at Burton Leonard Primary School. The importance of reading is recognised and celebrated and, as the key to unlocking the rest of the academic curriculum, underpins much of what we do in school. Developing a culture where reading is at the forefront of our day-to-day teaching is established in Reception and consistently developed through to year 6 with opportunities for children to ‘read for pleasure’, both individually and with others, provided regularly. As reading engagement is strongly correlated with reading performance in an academic sense, we strive to make reading as enjoyable and purposeful as possible to ensure no child is left ‘disengaged’ with reading; our children’s passion for reading is evident in school and is something we intend to build upon. Verbal discussions based around a text are recognised as key to unlocking understanding and engagement and this is a key factor in our approach to teaching comprehension skills. By the end of year 6, we intend for our children to be fluent and passionate readers, whilst also being equipped with the skills to apply this passion to enhance their understanding across the curriculum.
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Design
& Technology

Design & Technology

Design and Technology is a hands on, inspiring, practical subject. At Burton Leonard, we intend to build a curriculum which is inspiring, rigorous and practical. We encourage children to take risks and learn to think and intervene creatively to solve problems both as individuals and as members of a team. Children are given opportunities to acquire appropriate subject knowledge, skills and understanding as set out in the National Curriculum. We want Design and Technology to prepare our children, to give them opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences they need to be successful in later life. This involves the children learning about the world we live in and developing a wide range of knowledge and skills through designing and making.
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Physical
Education

Physical Education

The intent of our Physical Education curriculum is to promote holistic development and both mental and physical well-being in our students. Through dynamic and inclusive lessons, we aim to foster a lifelong love of diverse physical activity, encouraging teamwork, resilience, and the development of essential motor skills. Our curriculum emphasizes the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle, empowering students to make positive choices that enhance their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we aim to cultivate confidence, leadership, and a sense of responsibility towards oneself and others.
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Phonics
& Spelling

Phonics & Spelling

The teaching of phonics and early reading throughout Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 via our early reading curriculum is of the highest priority. We aim to give children the best start on their reading journey by developing their phonological skills and knowledge needed in order to decode words independently. The Bug Club Phonics scheme allows children to secure each grapheme quickly, as we teach them the key phonological skills and knowledge needed in order to decode words independently. The more graphemes the children learn to read and write, the greater amount of words they will be able to read and spell.
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Religious
Education

Religious Education

Our intent in RE is to allow pupils the opportunity to explore the big questions of life, appreciating their own and others’ beliefs and cultures in an environment of acceptance and respect. Through an enquiry based approach they can develop an understanding and appreciation for the beliefs and cultural practices of religions and worldviews in the local, national and wider global community, whilst also developing their own sense of identity through self-awareness and reflection.
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