Curriculum
Intent
At Prospect Hill Junior School, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to equip all of our children with the knowledge, skills and values they need to thrive both academically and personally. Our intent is to create a rich and inspiring learning journey that enables every pupil to develop a love of learning, build confidence in their abilities, and reach their full potential.
Rooted in our school’s ethos and PROUD values, our curriculum aims to be inclusive, engaging and purposeful. It ensures coverage of the National Curriculum while being responsive to the needs of our children and community. Through a carefully structured sequence of learning, we empower our children to understand the world around them – past, present and future; locally, nationally and globally.
We believe in broad and balanced learning that extends beyond the classroom to promote creativity, curiosity and critical thinking. Our curriculum is enhanced by educational visits, real-life experiences, and opportunities for pupils to explore their local environment and heritage, whilst also developing an appreciation of global cultures and challenges.
We are committed to every child's development at Prospect Hill Junior School. Our inclusive practices and commitment to equity ensure that all pupils, regardless of need, can access, enjoy and succeed within our curriculum. Our curriculum is built to champion diversity, foster high self-esteem, and support children to become respectful, responsible and active members of society.
Above all, our curriculum is designed to prepare children not only for the next stage of their education but also for lifelong learning and personal growth.
Implementation
Our curriculum is deliberately crafted to align both with statutory National Curriculum requirements and the unique needs of the children at Prospect Hill Junior School.
Whole-School Coherence
Our learning journeys are unified across the school. In Term 1, pupils focus on the history of Britain, with a focus on Worksop and its surrounding areas; in Term 2, they broaden their learning further afield by exploring ancient civilisations; and in Term 3, they investigate our current and future global impact.
Thematic, Cross-Curricular Approach
We organise our year around engaging, cross-curricular topics, with History, Geography, Science as our core drivers. Each topic provides a rich context for learning and allows for depth learning within that area. Learning is enriched through first‑hand experiences—educational visits, real-life contexts and expert visitors are used to bring learning to life and make it memorable.
Discipline-Specific Focus
While each topic connects across multiple areas, a number of subjects such as Design & Technology, Music, Computing, PSHE, French, RE and PE are often taught explicitly. Learning in these foundation subjects remains focused on building subject-specific knowledge, skills, and vocabulary using topic context where appropriate to make learning meaningful.
Knowledge Progression and Vocabulary Development
Our subject leaders have devised progression documents and teaching sequences for each year group to ensure clarity and coherence. These guide teachers in sequencing learning which builds upon prior knowledge and vocabulary, enabling children to build upon robust foundations and transfer learning between contexts.
Reading at the Core
Reading is embedded in our curriculum. We select rich, high-quality texts to frame learning, support comprehension, spark curiosity, and deepen conceptual understanding across all curriculum areas.
Inclusion at Every Level
Our curriculum is inclusive by design. Where required, adaptations are made to meet individual pupil needs, whether this be in supporting or extending their learning. Pupils with additional needs benefit from differentiated teaching, scaffolded support and regular child‑centred reviews with families and professionals to ensure they remain fully engaged and supported.
Our curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure that it remains purposeful, and responsive so that every child is able to progress and succeed academically, socially, and personally.