Dimensions Curriculum
Because we really believe in making learning links between subjects, we run a Theme based curriculum here at White Mere. Our Theme lessons encompass, history, geography, science, art, D.T, computing and PSHCE. Other subjects such as P.E, R.E and Music and MFL are taught as discreet subjects.
You can find our topic overviews for each year group in the links below.
Whilst we do believe in a creative curriculum we are also committed to ensuring each subject is taught thoroughly and well. The topic overviews therefore link to our subject specific areas of the curriculum. For example, you can find the KS1 overview ‘That’s all Folks!’ below and can find the computing knowledge and skills that are taught in that section of the topic in the Computing subject section of the website
Through our use of the Dimensions: Learning Means the World Curriculum, our children are split into 4 age groups. These groups are Explorers (EYFS), Pathfinders (KS1), Adventurers (LKS2) and Navigators (UKS2). Each of the thematic units taught in each age group aims to develop different traits and skills in the children as they progress through their learning pathway. These are as follows:
Explorers
‘Have a go!’
experimental
curious
confident
co-operative
(Click the Explorer to see our Dimensions Curriculum for pupils in Early Years)
Pathfinders
‘Find a way!’
innovative
decisive
creative
independent
(Click the Pathfinder to see our Dimensions Curriculum for pupils in Years 1 and 2)
Adventurers
‘Make it happen!’
brave
risk-takers
resilient
prepared
(Click the Adventurer to see our Dimensions Curriculum for pupils in Years 3 and 4)
Navigators
‘Lead the way!’
leaders
able to apply skills
overcomers
focused
(Click the Navigator to see our Dimensions Curriculum for pupils in Years 5 and 6)