Curriculum
Whole School Curriculum
Curriculum Rationale At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, we offer our learners, a broad, balanced and sequential curriculum with the ultimate aim of equipping them with an abundance of embedded knowledge, a range of mastered skills whilst developing...
English
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 teaching of English, placing children’s literature at its core. Children...
Reading
Reading opens the doors to a world of knowledge and allows us to explore everything around us. It is more than a fundamental skill – it is a necessity! Here at Whiston Willis, we teach reading through a variety of ways, these include phonics, guided...
Mathematics
Mathematics at Whiston Willis Primary Academy Our rationale At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, we believe mathematics should provide the children with opportunities to have an understanding of the fundamental, basic skills that will equip them for...
SEND
SCHOOL NAMED SENCO - Miss J.Watkins If you need to contact Miss Watkins, please contact school on 01514778270 to arrange an appointment. Knowsley Borough Council can also offer advice and support regarding SEND. Knowsley Local Offer is...
Building Learning Power
At Whiston Willis, we believe in developing key characteristics within our children to equip them with the toolkit to become resilient, life-long learners. To do this, we embed BLP skills into our daily learning experiences so the children are...
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. We believe the purpose of education is to develop young people with core skills...
Science
At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, we use the Kent scheme of work to deliver our Science lessons. The scheme ensures coverage of the curriculum, in such a manner that children are engaged and enjoy their learning. Each unit is introduced through the...
History
The aim of our history curriculum is to foster and harness a love and ‘thirst for knowledge’ of History amongst our children at Whiston Willis. We aim to provide our pupils with a knowledge based, immersive and engaging curriculum which inspires...
Geography
Our geography education is designed to ignite, within our learners, a curiosity and fascination about the world and the people who inhabit it. We aim to equip our learners with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and human and natural...
Art
Our high-quality, knowledge rich art and design curriculum is intended to engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. Art and design...
Design Technology
At Whiston Willis Primary Academy we want to encourage an openness and flexibility of mind, so as to meet new challenges and problems. Design and Technology is about providing opportunities for our children to develop their capability. By combining...
P.E
The National Curriculum Purpose of Study states: ' A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to...
Religious Education
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, Religious Education encourages pupils to understand the role and significance of religion, the beliefs and values that shape society and the impact religion has on many people’s lives. It is...
Music
At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, We aim to provide a stimulating and enriching music curriculum to develop and extend understanding, skills and enjoyment of music through creating, playing, performing and listening to a wide variety of musical...
Modern Foreign Languages
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 awareness of the multilingual and multicultural world and introduces an...
PSHCE
At Whiston Willis Primary Academy we are committed to ensuring that the emotional and social needs of all our children are met within our school setting. We deliver PSHE through an agreed whole school approach whereby all staff are demonstrating...
Computing
The Primary National Curriculum for Computing is split into three strands: information technology, digital literacy and computer science. Information technology is about the use of computers for functional purposes, such as collecting and...
