Curriculum
At Endike Primary School, we believe that our children deserve the very best education and experiences. We want them to be confident that they have the knowledge and skills to enable them to thrive in society and achieve their very best at all points of their lives. This does not stop with our academic curriculum; we place a focus on emotional wellbeing and, through our Jigsaw curriculum and ELSA provision, we enable pupils to learn and practise the many skills they will need throughout their academic careers and beyond into their adult lives.
We cover all aspects of the National Curriculum in a broad and balanced style using a knowledge based approach. All of our children have the opportunities to further develop their reading, writing and maths skills across all of the curriculum.
Our curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure that it is up to date and meets the needs of the children we serve. This is to ensure that they are ready for the next steps in their learning and have the skills they need in a fast-changing world.
To find out more about our subjects, please read below or contact us.
Phonics
At Endike Primary School we teach phonics using the Read Write Inc programme. This is proven to be a very effective and engaging way to teach children letters and sounds enabling them to develop their reading and writing skills.
In EYFS, we begin with phonological awareness, ensuring that our children have the meta-cognition skills needed to access Read Write Inc. As soon as our pupils have these skills, they begin to learn a sound (letter) a day and once they have learned just six sounds, we introduce blending the sounds together to read words. After a few weeks, the children are assessed and placed into groups where bespoke teaching of the programme can take place.
Once pupils have grasped reading simple words, the scheme introduces stories and writing simple sentences. By the end of year 1, Read Write Inc enables pupils to have the skills to pass the Year 1 Phonics Screening test and be able to read and write at a high standard. Our phonics check results at Endike Academy have dramatically improved since the introduction of Read Write Inc and we are working hard to ensure that we exceed national data in 2020.
If you would like further information about Read Write Inc please visit the following web site and click on the parent tab to view short videos and tips how to help your child with reading and writing at home.
Reading
In our Talk for Reading sessions, we use a range of aspirational and engaging texts where children are able to develop their understanding of a story as well as the vocabulary within it. Adults will listen to children read regularly, helping them to develop their fluency and expression.
We expect our children to be confident readers who are able to read a range of texts fluently whilst having good understanding of what they read
Writing
Writing is taught using the Talk 4 Writing programme from Nursery to Year 6. Children learn a quality text using signifiers and then imitate using their own ideas before innovating using a different context.
Across the school we look at many different forms of fictional, non-fictional and poetry writing and use these genres across many aspects of the curriculum. This helps our children to develop key writing skills which prepare them for writing in any situation as they progress throughout their education and in the wider world.
writing subject intent document.pdf
dret writing composition progression map 2022 2023.pdf
dret 2022 2023 handwriting progression and guidance.pdf
Oracy
Speaking and listening skills play an important part of all of our lessons, ensuring that our children listen to and consider the opinions of others as well as being able to confidently share their own. Oracy is seen in many different forms, including class discussions/debates, paired talk, oral rehearsal and drama activities.
Mathematics
Maths at Endike is taught using three main strands: fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Every session includes 15 minutes where children develop their fluency skills including number bonds, multiplication and division facts.
The main session each day uses the Effective Maths programme which is based around the Shanghai method of teaching. We believe in mastery for all, giving every child the opportunity to develop their mastery skills each lesson.
The Effective Maths programme is based around the five big ideas. These are:
- Coherence
- Representation and structure
- Variation
- Fluency
- Mathematical thinking
Science
Science is covered through the Core Knowledge Curriculum. Each half term every year group works through exciting topics which ensure that the children receive a balance of biology, physics and chemistry at an appropriate level. In addition to exposing children to the knowledge and understanding required for each of these topics, the children also complete hands-on investigations to ensure they are given opportunities to work scientifically and encourage individual scientific enquiry.
Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, therefore pupils are encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They are also encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring all around us, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes.
science subject intent document.pdf
Art and DT
The children’s creative talents are developed through their experiences of art. Children take part in art weeks across the school year which culminate in an exhibition at the end of the week (where parents are welcome to attend). We are proud to hold the Arts Mark Gold award which demonstrates how the arts are embedded throughout the curriculum.
The DRET enrichment programmes include many opportunities in the arts. These events are often cross-curricular which deepen learning. Key stage 2 children have the opportunity to perform in the nationwide programme: Shakespeare for Schools.
art subject intent document.pdf
dt subject intent document.pdf
Geography
Our children’s understanding of the world is developed through a curriculum that inspires their curiosity and fascination of the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Lessons equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. As pupils progress, their growing knowledge about the world helps them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments. Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills provide the framework and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time.
History
At Endike Primary School we develop children’s understanding of Britain’s past, as well as that of the wider world, through a curriculum that inspires their curiosity to know about the past. History equips pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. It helps children to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.
We also expect our children to develop an awareness and understanding of the history of Hull, including famous people, events and industries that shaped Hull.
history subject intent document.pdf
Music
Music plays a big part in the daily life of Endike Primary School. We work closely with the music service in Hull. All of our children learn to play the recorder throughout Year 4; following this there is the option to go onto learn many instruments from flute to double bass.
Our pupils will understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated, including through the interrelated dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and appropriate musical notations.
The DRET Music curriculum aims to ensure that all children:
- Sing with a wide range and with a variety of expression.
- Sing confidently in parts.
- Read staff notation.
- Experience playing an orchestral instrument in class ensemble (and to be given the opportunity to continue learning the instrument in smaller groups/one-to-one).
- Hear a youth or professional orchestra live.
- Hear a youth, church or professional choir live
In addition, there are opportunities for those children showing musical aptitude to be able to develop their musicianship through singing in choirs, playing in instrumental ensembles and joining local (and national) musical groups. The school’s Music Lead, guided by a DRET Primary Music Specialist, will direct these children to such ensembles.
endike music development plan 2024 2025.pdf
Religious Education
RE at Endike Primary School follows the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education for the Humberside region. This develops children’s knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes in Religious Education. These are necessary for pupils' self-fulfilment and development as active and responsible citizens. Each of the major world religions are covered within the units for the Agreed Syllabus. First-hand experiences, the use of artefacts, visits to local places of worship and visits from local religious leaders are all planned to enhance enjoyment and understanding in RE. We also enable pupils to develop their own sense of identity and knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the needs and contributions of all citizens and to understand that that we live in a diverse society.
re subject intent document.pdf
PSHE
This is a very important cross-curricular strand, which underpins our school ethos. It is regularly covered throughout the school in a structured and incidental way. Activities relate to social skills, collaborative working and independence as well as self-esteem building and healthy lifestyles. We also complete various lessons throughout the year to develop children’s understanding of how to stay safe in different situations.
Circle Time establishes a safe structure for children to express their views and opinions on life at school. The school follows the 'Jigsaw' scheme looking at the following ‘Jigsaw Puzzles’: Being Me, Celebrating Difference, Dreams and Goals, Healthy Me, Relationships and Changing Me.
pshe endike progression map .pdf
Physical Education
Subject Lead - Matthew Plummer
DRET Primary Northern Lead for Physical Education - David Dennett
We actively encourage physical activity to aid the growth and development of children. Our P.E. curriculum reflects this.
We are following the Horizon Programme in EYFS and KS1 which develops balance, movement and basic skills such as throwing and catching, dribbling and striking. KS2 focus on a Games based curriculum covering the main sports such as football, netball, basketball, athletics and rugby, alongside a comprehensive gymnastics programme.
In Year 4 the children receive swimming instruction to develop the number of Year 6 children who can swim 25m. All children must change for P.E. Earrings or studs must be removed for all P.E. lessons. If your child has pierced ears it is best if the studs are left at home on P.E. days.
We run various sports club which run before and after school so your child can pursue their sporting interests and develop their skills.
Our trust hold Winter and Summer cup competitions so the children have the opportunity to be part of trials, training sessions and then to represent their school at a high level. Other sporting opportunities such as masterclasses and visits from elite athletes also arise throughout the year as part of the DRET enrichment programmes.
systematic teaching of vocabulary and impact in pe endike academy.pdf
endike academy pe curriculum overview.pdf
Computing
computing subject intent document.pdf
Modern Foreign Languages
Endike Academy, David Ross Education Trust and British Values
As a Trust and an Academy, we promote British Values, and preparing our pupils for success in a modern Britain.
A heavy reliance is placed upon broadening horizons for each and every child and this includes developing the core skills of tolerance, respect, teamwork, resilience and building self-esteem. These are all values and qualities that we feel are relevant in order to play a full and meaningful role in society, and are promoted via our extensive house system that lends itself to cultural and sporting competition, democratic principles, social mixing, the development of greater pastoral care and enhanced PSHE.
