Curriculum
Whole School Curriculum
The person responsible for developing the curriculum at our school is Mrs R. Pender. Academic excellence and social and moral intelligence are at the heart of all that we do at Whiston Willis to develop aspirational life-long learners who are...
Early Years
The person responsible for developing Early Years at our school is Mrs L. Halsall. At Whiston Willis, we commit to: Offering a safe, happy place where everyone is known and valued, and where differing needs are acknowledged, accepted and met....
Oracy
Empowering all learners to succeed through communication. At Whiston Willis we aim to equip our learners with the skills to talk and listen effectively to one another. Oracy gives every child the opportunity to find their voice; to articulate their...
English
The person responsible for developing English at our school is Mrs R. Pender At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, we teach English by following the Literary Curriculum (Literacy Tree). The Literary Curriculum is a complete, thematic approach to the...
Reading
The person responsible for developing Early Reading and Phonics is Mrs L. Halsall. The person responsible for developing Reading at our school is Mrs G. Murdoch As reading is the back bone to our entire school curriculum, our reading curriculum...
Mathematics
The person responsible for developing Maths at our school is Miss K. Caldwell What is our intent? At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, we believe mathematics should provide the children with opportunities to have an understanding of the fundamental,...
SEND
SCHOOL NAMED SENCO - Miss J.Watkins If you need to contact Miss Watkins, please contact school on 0151 477 8270 to arrange an appointment. Knowsley Borough Council can also offer advice and support regarding SEND. Knowsley Local Offer is...
Global Learning
At Whiston Willis, Global Learning plays a central role in our teaching and learning and we are proud to have achieved the full International School Award in July 2019. Since then, we have worked to develop our school vision, values, policies and...
Science
The person responsible for developing Science is Mr M. Phillips Our aims are to fulfil the requirements of the National Curriculum for science; providing a broad and balanced curriculum; ensuring the progressive development of knowledge, skills and...
History
The person responsible for developing History at our school is Mrs R. Pender The overall aims of our History curriculum is the assumption that any pupil in our school may go on to study the subject in more detail at Secondary level, at university...
Geography
The person responsible for developing Geography at our school is Mr L. Wong. Our geography curriculum is designed to ignite children with a curiosity and fascination about the world and the people that inhabit it. It is intended to open children’s...
Art
The person responsible for developing Art and Design at our school is Miss E. Atkin Our high-quality, knowledge rich art and design curriculum is intended to engage, inspire and challenge all pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to...
Design and Technology
The person responsible for developing Design Technology at our school is Mrs H. Hemnell. At Whiston Willis Primary Academy our Design and Technology curriculum provides children with a real-life context for learning. Our Design and Technology is...
P.E
The person responsible for developing P.E at our school is Miss A. Chiocchi We, at Whiston Willis, strive to instil a love of physical education by inspiring children to become physically active for life. We want the children at our school to...
Religious Education
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The person responsible for developing R.E at our school is Mrs E. Attwood. At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, Religious Education encourages pupils to understand the role and significance of religion, the beliefs and values...
Music
The person responsible for developing Music at our school is Mrs K. Williams. At Whiston Willis, our music curriculum strives to develop musicality through listening to, appraising, performing, composing, reviewing and evaluating a range of songs...
Modern Foreign Languages
The person responsible for developing MFL at our school is Mrs K. Fitzgerald. At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, the learning of a Modern Foreign Language provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience for our pupils. It raises...
PSHCE
The person responsible for developing PSHE at our school is Mrs A. Askew. Our PSHE curriculum allows pupils the opportunity to explore their attitudes, values and beliefs and to develop skills, language and strategies they need to live healthy,...
Computing
The person responsible for developing computing at our school is Miss N. Harrison Whiston Willis Primary Academy believes that every child should have the right to a curriculum that champions excellence; supporting pupils in achieving to the very...
Rights Respecting School
The Rights Respecting Schools Award puts children’s rights at the heart of schools in the UK. Unicef works with schools in the UK to create safe and inspiring places to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured and they are...
RSHE
The Department of Education has announced changes to Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE} statutory guidance from September 2020. All primary schools are expected to comply with the updated requirements. Due to the impact of Covid 19, the...
