Subject Leader - Mr Au  
RWI Lead - Mrs Wise and Miss Partridge 

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

At Cedar Road Primary School, our aim is to enable all children to become proficient, lifelong readers and to develop a true love of reading.

Reading for pleasure has been defined by the National Literacy Trust as “reading that we do of our own free will, anticipating the satisfaction that we will get from the act of reading”. This is the time of day when the children and adults in school read for enjoyment with the aim of nurturing a love of reading, either through independent reading or listening to a class novel. During this time, the children read a book of their choice independently or quietly share a book with a friend. Our children enjoy using our well-stocked library and visit at least once a week to exchange books and read quietly.

Early Years and Key Stage 1 pupil’s reading books are phonetically decodable and link to the Read Write Inc. scheme the pupils are working at. The Read, Write Inc scheme for phonics and reading is used across the school.

Challenging, aspirational texts are read in class in our daily Talk for Reading sessions. This lesson involves the children having their own copy of the text, extract or book being studied. Through this, a range of reading strategies and techniques are developed, including reading aloud, speed reading for fluency and listening, whilst at the same time the teacher uses the opportunity to develop comprehension skills through thorough questioning about the text.  All children are also given the time to read books of their choice in class so that they develop a true love of reading.

Reading is part of the daily life of our children both at school and at home. We expect children to read daily at home and for this to be recorded in individual reading logs.

By the end of Key Stage 2 we would expect children to be confident and competent readers who can read a wide range of texts and understand their ideas, themes, events and characters. They will have good decoding and comprehension skills and be able to justify their reading preferences.

Early Years and Key Stage 1

Key Stage 2

• CRPS Reading Literature Spine
• CRPS Reading Progression map
• Reading Intent and Long Term Plan
• SUMMARY of the DfEs reading framework
• Systematic Teaching of Vocabulary and Impact Statement for Reading

Subject Lead - Mrs Lane and Miss Bird  

“Read like a butterfly, write like a bee.” Philip Pullman 

We believe that knowledge, understanding and the successful application of the English language is a fundamental life skill; it develops children’s ability to communicate their experiences, desires and knowledge effectively and successfully. Throughout our school, we aim to nurture and develop independent writers through purposeful, engaging and developmental lessons which link to our rich and stimulating creative curriculum work.

During our Talk for Writing lessons, we support our children to express themselves creatively and imaginatively, as they become enthusiastic and critical readers of stories, poetry and drama; as well as non-fiction and media texts.

Our children also gain an understanding of how language works by looking at its patterns, structures and origins and use their knowledge, skills and understanding across a range of different situations.

The daily talk for writing lessons are linked to the current national curriculum objectives. The units of work begin with a cold write which is an independent piece of writing to assess previous understanding and knowledge. The children then repeat this task at the end of the unit as a hot write. This showcases the progress and learning that have taken place across the unit.

Cedar Road follow the Read Write Inc spelling programme to ensure that our children become competent and confident spellers building on prior knowledge of spelling rules. We also encourage and teach cursive handwriting.

Early Years and Key Stage 1

Key Stage 2

• CRPS Writing Progression Map
• Handwriting at CRPS
• Systematic Teaching of Vocabulary and Impact Statement
• Writing Intent and Long Term Plan

Subject Lead - Miss Anderson

We follow the "Effective Maths" scheme.

Effective Maths is a comprehensive framework for ensuring high quality maths teaching. As such, it consists of a number of non-negotiable elements.

These include:

• Mastery

• Procedural and conceptual understanding

• Variation

• Mathematical patterns, relationships and connections

• Clear use of instructional routines to maximise pupil participation

If you would like to know more about a 'mastery' approach to maths you can read a very good article here:

www.ncetm.org.uk/resources/45776

• CRPS Our Approach to Teaching Maths
• Maths Intent
• Whole school EM Curriculum map 2223
• Whole school Progression Document Maths

Subject Lead - Mrs Wagstaff

At Cedar Road Primary we expect all of our children to progress to secondary school as fluent and effective communicators and we begin this process from when the children enter our Early Years setting. We include speaking and listening skills in all of our lessons. We do this through class discussions, drama activities, paired talk, oral rehearsal, echo reading, poetry recital and in many other forms.

Subject Lead - Mrs Lane

Our Science Curriculum is sequenced coherently so useful knowledge and skills builds through the three distinct disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. As a result of the accumulation of essential knowledge and skills pupils’ science capital and scientific understanding will be substantial and will provide a secure foundation that will enable them to succeed in the next stage of their education.

Subject Lead - Mr Champsey

Our Geography Curriculum is sequenced coherently so useful knowledge builds through two distinct strands; Locational Knowledge and Human and Physical Geography.  As a result of the accumulation of essential knowledge pupils are provided with the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time, enabling them to become true global citizens.

Subject Lead - Miss Moloney

Our History Curriculum is sequenced coherently so useful knowledge builds through six unifying themes; humans and the environment, cultural develops and interactions, governance, economic systems, system interaction and organisation and technology and innovation. As a result of the accumulation of essential knowledge pupils’ cultural capital and historical disciplines will be substantial and will provide a secure foundation that will enable them to succeed in the next stage of their education.

Subject Lead - Miss Smith

This is a very important cross-curricular strand, which underpins our school ethos.

At Cedar Road Academy, we value PSHE as one way to support children’s development as human beings, to enable them to understand and respect who they are, to empower them with a voice and to equip them for life and learning. We teach Personal, Social, Health Education as a whole-school approach to underpin children’s development as people and because we believe that this also supports their learning capacity.

The Jigsaw Programme forms the foundation of our PSHE curriculum. This offers us a comprehensive, carefully thought-through Scheme of Work which brings consistency and progression to our children’s learning at an age-appropriate level. We cover relationship education, health education and sex education, which ensures that both boys and girls are prepared for the changes that adolescence brings.

In addition, we have a contextual element to our PSHE, which is tailor made to the needs of Cedar Road, covering topics such as online safety and consent, as well as enriching their knowledge and experience through wow days, Mental Health Awareness Week, Safer Internet Day, NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe and charity themed days and many more throughout the year. This ensures that Cedar Road Academy maintains a culture that provides holistic development for our pupils to take forward with them through life.

• Jigsaw PSHE Progression Map
• PSHE Intent and Long Term Plan

Art and DT Subject Lead - Mrs Cook and Miss Adnett 

The children’s creative talents are developed through their experiences of Art. 

At Cedar Road Primary Academy, Art is a valued subject which we believe is an integral part of our pupil’s education. It engages and challenges all our pupils and embodies some of the highest forms of human creativity. We believe that art unlocks our pupil’s full potential, allowing them to express their creativity and supporting their mental health, which are key to our school ethos and part of the wider trust mission. We feel that art gives our pupils their own voice, a sense of escapism and provides them with the opportunity to see the world around them in a different light. To tap into our pupil’s creativity and truly unlock their potential, we strive to provide outstanding opportunities and to reflect our schools culture and community through the artists we choose. We have a progressive, spiral-based curriculum so that our children continue to grow and develop their skills as they progress through the school. The curriculum has been created for teachers by teachers with a keen interest in Art. Our curriculum is knowledge-based and ensures our children are prepared to excel in art at secondary school. Our ultimate intention is that because of the above, pupils develop fluency and unconsciously apply their knowledge and skills. 

Whole School Art Long Term Overview 

Subject Lead - Mrs Bennett

The children’s creative talents are developed and encouraged through their experiences of Music.

• Sing with a wide range and with a variety of expression 

• Sing confidently in parts 

• Read staff notation 

• Experience playing an instrument in an ensemble (and to be given the opportunity to continue learning the instrument in smaller groups/one-to-one) 

• Hear a youth or professional choir or orchestra

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. 

• Cedar Road Music Intent Documnet 2022 23
• Cedar Road Music Progression Map
• DRET Music Curriculum
• EYFS Music Progression Mat
• Music Development Plan 2024 2025
• Useful Links for Music

Subject Lead - Mr Klegeris and Mr Au

At Cedar Road, we believe that the importance of sports and games in school encompasses more than just the benefit of physical activity. It increases self-esteem, highlights the value of teamwork whilst promoting the importance of having a healthy body and mind.

We follow the tailored skills-based Programme ‘Horizon’ to develop PE teaching, assessment and learning.  In EYFS and KS1 we focus on physical development activities as we understand that learning the correct early and fundamental movement and sports skills at the right time in a child’s life significantly increases the chances of these children going on to live a healthy active life and developing confidence with sporting activities.

In KS2 we focus on team sports such as Football, Hockey, Netball/Basketball, Rugby and Athletics, where pupils apply the fundamental skills learnt in previous years and refine as they move up towards year 6.

Every child receives 2 hours of PE lessons per week, plus lunch time activities and the opportunity to participate in our after-school sports clubs. Our PE lessons and after school sports clubs offers the children a broad experience of many different sports.

Our ultimate aim for the pupils at Cedar Road is to enjoy all aspects of PE beginning with an active start working towards training to compete and win.

There are many opportunities to participate and compete in sporting events. There are a whole host of events organised by DRET such as football festivals, Summer and Winter cup and development days. Further to this we participate in local events organised by Northamptonshire Sport such as cross country and gymnastics.

Pupils in year 4 will visit Barry Road swimming pool for their lesson taught by Trilogy swimming instructors. We aim for everyone leaving school at the end of Year 6 to be able to swim at least 25m. Goggles are permitted. Swimmers must wear a swim hat. 

There is a PE uniform consisting of a red Cedar Road T-shirt, black jogging bottoms or short and a black jumper or PE jacket. These can be purchased from www.totalclothingshop.co.uk/cra. Earrings are not permitted to be worn. Parents must either remove or apply plasters before school. 

Please refer to the Friday Newsletter for regular updates on clubs on offer.

Below are our regular clubs:

Freestyle: email- mail@freestylesocceracademy.co.uk £4.95-£5.25 per session Years 1-6 www.freestylegroup.co.uk

Freestyle:

Gymnastics – Monday’s (End of School – 4.45pm) 

Dodgeball – Tuesday’s (8.00am – Start of School) 

Performing Arts – Wednesday’s (End of School – 4.45pm)

Soft Archery – Thursday’s (End of School – 4.45pm) 

Football – Friday’s (End of School – 4.45pm) 

Tuesday- Dance Zoons - before school

Thursday PM hotshots (basketball) 3.30-4.30 and 4.30-5.30 pm

• Cedar Road PE Curriculum Long Term Plan LTP 2022 23updated March 23
• PE Intent at Cedar Road

Subject Leads - Miss Bird and Mr Champsey

Each year group in Key Stage 2 receives Latin lessons.

Our Foreign Language curriculum is designed to progressively develop children’s skills in languages. We have chosen to teach an ancient foreign language, Latin. Latin is taught to support and enhance teaching of Ancient Rome; it supports literacy for all children, develops vocabulary and enhances understanding of grammar.

• Latin Intent and Long Term Plan

Subject Lead - Miss Tinofirei

Cedar Road School does not have any affiliation with a particular religion or religious denomination.

We believe it is important that children learn about and from other religions.

Our R.E. modules follow the Northamptonshire Agreed Syllabus. The children learn about Christianity through bible stories and the main Christian Festivals. They are also taught about Islam, Judaism Hinduism and Sikhism.

Parents have the right to withdraw their child from R.E. lessons or assembly but we ask that they make this request in writing to the Headteacher and that they discuss with their child’s teacher alternative activities that can be done during these times. 

Please view the documents below to find out more about our curriculum approach for each subject.

For more information, please contact your child's class teacher.

Subject Lead - Mr Champsey

Children are given the opportunity to use a range of IT equipment/software in a variety of contexts.

Sets of chrome-books and iPads enable ICT to be taught in the classroom as a discreet subject and as part of topic work.

Each topic starts with an E-safety lesson.

Leader – Miss Partridge

There are seven areas of learning and development that must shape educational programmes in early years settings. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected. Three areas are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive.

The prime areas, are:

• communication and language;

• physical development; and

• personal, social and emotional development.

 The specific areas are:

• literacy;

• mathematics;

• understanding the world; and

• expressive arts and design.

Communication and language development involves giving children opportunities to experience a rich language environment; to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves; and to speak and listen in a range of situations.

Physical development involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive; and to develop their coordination, control, and movement. Children must also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy choices in relation to food.