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Eastbury Primary School Wider Curriculum Overview Map for Year 4 (Published July 2019)
Year: 4 Autumn 1
7 weeks
Autumn 2
8 weeks
Spring 1
6 weeks
Spring 2
6 weeks
Summer 1
5 weeks
Summer 2
7 weeks
Topic theme
title
Term 1: Location! Location! Location! / Anglo-Saxons
and Scots
Term 2: Back to the future / Anglo Saxons and Vikings Term 3: Where am I? / UK parliament
SECTION A: TITLE OVERVIEW
Trips and
experiences
Entry point
Exit point
Entry point:
Visit to the Manor
House to look at
Deciduous trees and
leaf variations.
Exit point:
Visit to National History
Museum visit to engage the
children in Anglo-Saxon
history.
Entry Visit:
Visit to Mayesbrook Park and
Valance house to look at
historical buildings as part of
our local area knowledge.
Exit point:
Visit to historical
buildings within the local
area to provide a visual
for children’s work in art
and DT.
Entry point:
Visit to kidzania to link
with PSHE, social skills,
building independence
and resilience.
Exit point:
To design a
business plan to
sell sugar cane
juice. Create an
information leaflet
on how sugar
cane juice is
processed and
exported.
British values
and Votes for
Schools
Rule of law: Why do we
have a school
council?
Votes for schools
Democracy:
How do we
decide who is in
charge? Why is it important
to work
together?
Votes for schools
Mutual respect and tolerance:
Why do
we learn about other cultures?
How does
this change the way we
behave towards
people who are different from
us?
Votes for schools
Individual liberty:
Why is it important for
us to be able to make
our own choices?
Votes for schools
Rule of law
Why does our school
have rules? How are
these rules decided?
Votes for schools
Mutual respect
and tolerance:
Votes for schools
Weekly
celebration
assembly
focus:
Eastbury
values
Respect Enjoyment Teamwork Resilience Aim High Creativity
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Year group
whole school
performance
(RE assembly)
Chinese New Year assembly
Year 4
SECTION B: MATHS AND ENGLISH OVERVIEW OF TOPICS
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
English
(Lit and Lang
scheme)
Year 4
Unit 1:
Fiction: Lost or stolen?
By Narinder Dhami
Genre:
A dilemma story
Fiction text:
Explore the theme of
relationships, suspicion
and trust. Children to
use story ‘rollercoaster’
to plan and write a new
chapter for lost or
stolen.
Genre:
information text
Non- fiction text:
gadget magic
Greatest gadget of
them all? Children look
at information text
[resented in a variety of
styles, in a magazine
Unit 2:
Fiction: ‘The Balloons’ by
Oscar Wilde
‘My Sari’ by Debjani
Chatterjee
‘At the end of a school day’
by Wes Magee
Genre:
Poetry
Fiction text:
Unit explores 3 poems with
the theme moments to
remember. The emphasis is
enjoying the poet’s use of
language to create images
and emotions. Children are
encouraged to experiment
with language and form to
create their own poem in
free verse.
Genre:
Journalistic recounts
Non- fiction text:
Children explore recounts
Unit 3:
Fiction: The Bogey Men and
the Trolls Next Door by Kaye
Umansky
Genre:
A story in narrative verse
Fiction text:
Children will read a story told
in rhyming narrative verse.
They use drama and
discussion to look at some of
the serious issues behind the
humour in the story. Parts of
the story are then picked out
to form the basis of the
children’s own writing.
Genre:
Explanation Text
Non- fiction text:
‘Stellar Stage School’
‘How the voice works’
children explore the language
and organisational features of
an explanation texts through
examples of visual, verbal and
Unit 4:
The fly and the Fool by
Lou Kuenzler
Genre:
Play script
Fiction text:
Children will explore a
playscript set in Vietnam.
They look at the
differences between how
the characters see them
selves and how others
see them. The children
then write an ending for
a new play script based
on the traditional tale of
Rumpelstiltskin.
Genre:
Evaluating evidence
Non- fiction text:
‘Junior detective!’
children read an
explanation about how
Unit 5:
Runaways! By Jim
Eldridge
Genre:
A story with a historical
setting
Fiction text:
Unit focuses on a story
set in Victorian times.
Children explores the
setting and use it to
immerse themselves in
the story. The setting
and period then
provide inspiration for
their own writing
Genre:
Newspaper
Non- fiction text:
‘London Herald’
Children broaden their
knowledge of Victorian
times by exploring
journalistic texts that
Unit 6:
Sugarcane juice by
Pratima Mitchell
Genre:
A story from
another culture
Fiction text:
Explores a story
from another
culture, set in
Pakistan. Children
look closely at the
vivid descriptions
and actions so
that they can
borrow language,
ideas and
structure such as
dialogue to use in
their own writing.
They then write an
additional episode
of the story using
the ideas and
techniques that
they have
explored.
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feature format, they
create and present
their own information
text. Then they plan a
presentation to pitch a
new gadget to
potential investors.
and journalist’s texts. They
learn about the main
features of recounts
through reading and
analysing some journalistic
reports. They then write
their own newspaper
report.
written explanations. They
create their own explanation
in a variety of forms
culminating in the delivery of
an explanatory lesson on how
to get the pop star look.
the police use different
sorts of evidence to
prove who has
committed a crime. Next
they look at several
pieces of evidence and
evaluate them, choosing
two to present to a
‘court’.
are typical of the
period. They will learn
about the features of
newspaper articles and
entries. Then they write
their own entry for a
class newspaper set
during the Victorian
era.
Genre:
Persuasive writing
Non- fiction text:
‘VIPER!’ a critic’s
review
‘VIPER!’ a Film
Trailer
Children develop
their
understanding of
persuasive
techniques used in
advertising so that
they can create
their own
marketing
campaign with a
clear message.
They analyse a film
trailer and a poster
and design their
own versions for a
new film.
Main
grammar
focus
(Lit and Lang)
Year 4
Inverted commas
Revise use of some
punctuations from Year
3
Paragraphs Adverbials including fronted
adverbials
Plurals, possession and
apostrophes
Standard English Nouns and
pronouns
Mathematics
(Inspire
scheme)
Whole numbers: unit 1
and 2
Numbers to
100 000
Whole Numbers unit 3
Estimation
Factors
Multiples
Decimals: unit 9
Fractions and
decimals
Understanding
Tables and graph unit 4:
Presenting and
interpreting data
in a table
Area and perimeter:
unit 12
Rectangles and
squares
Geometry and
symmetry: unit 8
and unit 13
Properties
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Year 4
Comparing
numbers
within 100 000
Rounding
numbers to the
nearest ten
Rounding
numbers to the
nearest
hundred
Multiplication by a
1-digit number
Multiplication by a
2-digit number
Division by a 1-
digit number
Word problems
Fractions: unit 5
Mixed numbers
Improper fractions
Conversion of
fractions
Adding and
subtracting
fractions
Fractions of a set
Word problems
tenths
Understanding
hundredths
Understanding
thousandths
Comparing decimals
Rounding decimals
Addition
Subtraction
Word problems
Multiplication
Division
Estimation of
decimals
Word problems
Angles: Unit 6
Drawing angles
to 180°
Understanding
angles
Turns and right
angles
8-point compass
acute and
obtuse angles
Perpendicular and
parallel lines Unit 7
Drawing
perpendicular
lines
Drawing parallel
lines
Horizontal and
vertical lines
Composite
shapes
Solving word
problems
Time: unit 11
24-hour clock,
12 hour
digital and
analogue
Seconds
Squares
and
rectangles
and
triangles
Lines of
symmetry
in 2D
shapes
with
different
orientatio
n
Tessellation: unit
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Identifying
tessellatio
ns
More
tessellatio
ns
SECTION C: SUBJECTS WITH SCHEMES OVERVIEW OF TOPICS
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Science
(Collins Snap
Science
scheme)
Year 4
Sc4/2.1
NC title: All Living
Things
Collins title: Our
changing world and
Human Impact
Sc4/2.1a recognise
Sc4/2.2
NC title: Animals including
humans
Collins title: Where does all
that food go?
Sc4/2.2a describe the
Sc4/3.1
NC title: States of Matter
Collins title: In a state
Sc4/3.1a compare and
group materials together,
according to whether they are
Sc4/3.1
NC title: States of Matter
Collins title: In a state
Sc4/3.1a compare and
group materials together,
Sc4/4.1
NC title: Sound
Collins title: Good
vibrations
Sc4/4.1a identify how
sounds are made,
Sc4/4.2
NC title: Electricity
Collins title:
Switched on
Sc4/4.2a identify
common
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that living things can
be grouped in a variety
of ways
Sc4/2.1b explore and
use classification keys
to help group, identify
and name a variety of
living things in their
local and wider
environment
Sc4/2.1c recognise
that environments can
change and that this
can sometimes pose
dangers to living
things.
simple functions of the
basic parts of the digestive
system in humans
Sc4/2.2b identify the
different types of teeth in
humans and their simple
functions
Sc4/2.2c construct and
interpret a variety of food
chains, identifying
producers, predators and
prey.
Additional topic:
Collins title: Who am I?
solids, liquids or gases
Sc4/3.1b observe that some
materials change state when
they are heated or cooled,
and measure or research the
temperature at which this
happens in degrees Celsius
(°C)
Sc4/3.1c identify the part
played by evaporation and
condensation in the water
cycle and associate the rate of
evaporation with temperature.
according to whether
they are solids, liquids or
gases
Sc4/3.1b observe that
some materials change
state when they are
heated or cooled, and
measure or research the
temperature at which this
happens in degrees
Celsius (°C)
Sc4/3.1c identify the
part played by
evaporation and
condensation in the
water cycle and associate
the rate of evaporation
with temperature.
associating some of
them with something
vibrating
Sc4/4.1b recognise
that vibrations from
sounds travel through a
medium to the ear
Sc4/4.1c
find patterns between
the pitch of a sound
and features of the
object that produced it
Sc4/4.1d
find patterns between
the volume of a sound
and the strength of the
vibrations that
produced it.
Sc4/4.1e recognise
that sounds get fainter
as the distance from
the sound source
increases
appliances that
run on electricity
Sc4/4.2b
construct a simple
series electrical
circuit, identifying
and naming its
basic parts,
including cells,
wires, bulbs,
switches and
buzzers
Sc4/4.2c identify
whether or not a
lamp will light in a
simple series
circuit, based on
whether or not the
lamp is part of a
complete loop
with a battery
Sc4/4.2d
recognise that a
switch opens and
closes a circuit and
associate this with
whether or not a
lamp lights in a
simple series
circuit
Sc4/4.2e
recognise some
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common
conductors and
insulators, and
associate metals
with being good
conductors.
Scientific
enquiry skills
Year 4
Sc3/4/1.1
asking relevant
questions and using
different types of
scientific enquiries to
answer them
Sc3/4/1.2
setting up simple practical
enquiries, comparative and
fair tests
Sc3/4/1.3
making systematic and careful
observations and, where
appropriate, taking accurate
measurements using standard
units, using a range of
equipment, including
thermometers and data
loggers
Sc3/4/1.4
gathering, recording,
classifying and
presenting data in a
variety of ways to help in
answering questions
Sc3/4/1.5
recording findings using
simple scientific
language, drawings,
labelled diagrams, keys,
bar charts, and tables
Sc3/4/1.6
reporting on findings
from enquiries,
including oral and
written explanations,
displays or
presentations of results
and conclusions
Sc3/4/1.7
using results to draw
simple conclusions,
make predictions for
new values, suggest
improvements and
raise further questions
Sc3/4/1.8
identifying
differences,
similarities or
changes related to
simple scientific
ideas and
processes
Sc3/4/1.9
using
straightforward
scientific evidence
to answer
questions or to
support their
findings.
Computing
(Switched On
scheme)
Year 4
Title: We are software
developers
NC objectives:
Co2/1.1
Title: We are toy designers
NC objectives:
Co2/1.1
Title: We are musicians
NC objectives:
Co2/1.5
Title: We are HTML
editors
NC objectives:
Co2/1.4
Title: We are co-authors
NC objectives:
Co2/1.5
Title: We are
meteorologists
NC objectives:
Co2/1.5
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To design, write and
debug programs that
accomplish specific
goals,
including controlling or
simulating physical
systems; solve
problems by
decomposing
them into smaller parts
Co2/1.2
To use sequence,
selection, and
repetition in programs;
work with variables
and various forms of
input and output
Co2/1.3
To use logical
reasoning to explain
how some simple
algorithms work and to
detect and correct
errors in algorithms
and programs
Tasks overview:
The children will be
developing an
educational game
using selection and
To design, write and debug
programs that accomplish
specific goals,
including controlling or
simulating physical systems;
solve problems by
decomposing them into
smaller parts
Co2/1.2
To use sequence, selection,
and repetition in programs;
work with variables
and various forms of input
and output
Co2/1.3
To use logical reasoning to
explain how some simple
algorithms work and to
detect and correct errors in
algorithms and programs
Tasks overview:
This unit will enable the
children to: design and
make an on-screen
prototype of a computer-
controlled toy. Understand
different forms of input and
output (such as sensors,
switches, motors, lights and
speakers).
To use search technologies
effectively, appreciate how
results are selected
and ranked, and be discerning
in evaluating digital content
Co2/1.6
To select, use and combine a
variety of software (including
internet services) on a range
of digital devices to design
and create a range of
programs, systems and
content that accomplish given
goals, including collecting,
analysing, evaluating and
presenting data and
information.
Tasks overview:
This unit will enable the
children to: use one or more
programs to edit music create
and develop a musical
composition, refining their
ideas through reflection and
discussion. Develop
collaboration skills.
Develop an awareness of how
their composition can
enhance work in other media.
To understand computer
networks including the
internet; how they can
provide multiple services,
such as the world-wide
web; and the
opportunities they offer
for communication and
collaboration
Co2/1.5
To use search
technologies effectively,
appreciate how results
are selected and ranked,
and be discerning in
evaluating digital content
Co2/1.7
To use technology safely,
respectfully and
responsibly; recognise
acceptable/unacceptable
behaviour; identify a
range of ways to report
concerns about content
and contact
Tasks overview:
This unit will enable the
children to: Understand
some technical aspects
To use search
technologies effectively,
appreciate how results
are selected
and ranked, and be
discerning in evaluating
digital content
Co2/1.6
To select, use and
combine a variety of
software (including
internet services) on
a range of digital
devices to design and
create a range of
programs, systems and
content that
accomplish given goals,
including collecting,
analysing, evaluating
and presenting data
and information.
Co2/1.7
To use technology
safely, respectfully and
responsibly; recognise
acceptable/unacceptabl
e behaviour; identify a
range of ways to report
concerns about content
and contact
To use search
technologies
effectively,
appreciate how
results are
selected
and ranked, and
be discerning in
evaluating digital
content
Co2/1.6
To select, use and
combine a variety
of software
(including internet
services) on
a range of digital
devices to design
and create a range
of programs,
systems and
content that
accomplish given
goals, including
collecting,
analysing, evaluati
ng and presenting
data and
information.
Co2/1.7
To use technology
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repetition. Understand
and use variables.
Start to debug
computer programs
Recognise the
importance of using
interface design,
including consideration
of input and output.
Design, write and debug
the control and monitoring
program for their toy.
of how the internet
makes the web possible.
Use HTML tags for
elementary mark-up. Use
hyperlinks to connect
ideas and sources code
up a simple web page
with useful content.
Understand some of the
risks in using the web.
Tasks overview:
This unit will enable the
children to: Understand
the conventions for
collaborative online
work, particularly in
wikis.
Be aware of their
responsibilities when
editing other people’s
work.
Become familiar with
Wikipedia, including
potential problems
associated with its use.
Practise research skills.
Write for a target
audience using a wiki
tool develop
collaboration skills.
Develop proofreading
skills.
safely, respectfully
and responsibly;
recognise
acceptable/unacce
ptable behaviour;
identify a range of
ways to report
concerns about
content and
contact
Tasks overview:
This unit will
enable the
children to:
Understand
different
measurement
techniques for
weather, both
analogue and
digital. Use
computer-based
data logging to
automate the
recording of some
weather data.
Use spreadsheets
to create charts
analyse data,
explore
inconsistencies in
data and make
predictions.
Practise using
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presentation
software and,
optionally, video
RE
(Discovery RE
scheme)
Year 4
Title: Judaism Beliefs
and Practices
How special is the
relationship Jews have
with God?
NC objectives:
Thinking
about religion
and belief
RE1a: To make links and
explain connections
between
beliefs, stories and
practices
RE1b: To recognise and
explain the
impact of
beliefs and
ultimate questions on
individuals and
communities
Tasks overview:
The children will be
learning to understand
the special relationship
between Jews and God
Title: Christianity
Christmas
What is the most significant
part of the nativity story for
Christians today?
NC objectives:
Thinking
about religion
and belief
RE1a: To make links and
explain connections
between
beliefs, stories and
practices
RE1b: To recognise and
explain the
impact of
beliefs and
ultimate questions on
individuals and
communities
Tasks overview:
The children will be
learning to understand the
Title: Judaism
Passover
How important is it for Jewish
people to do what God asks
them to do?
NC objectives:
Thinking
about religion
and belief
RE1a: To make links and
explain connections between
beliefs, stories and
practices
RE1b: To recognise and
explain the
impact of
beliefs and
ultimate questions on
individuals and communities
RE1c: To explain the reasons
for, and
effects of, diversity within
and between religions, beliefs
and cultures.
RE2:
Title: Christianity
Easter
Is forgiveness always
possible?
NC objectives:
Thinking
about religion
and belief
RE1a: To make links and
explain connections
between
beliefs, stories and
practices
RE1b: To recognise and
explain the
impact of
beliefs and
ultimate questions on
individuals and
communities
RE1c: To explain the
reasons for, and
effects of, diversity within
and between religions,
beliefs
and cultures.
Title: Judaism
Beliefs and practices
What is the best way
for a Jew to show
commitment to God?
NC objectives:
Thinking
about religion
and belief
RE1a: To make links and
explain connections
between
beliefs, stories and
practices
RE1b: To recognise and
explain the
impact of
beliefs and
ultimate questions on
individuals and
communities
RE1c: To explain the
reasons for, and
effects of, diversity
within
and between religions,
Title: Christianity
Prayer and
worship
Do people need to
go to church to
show they are
Christians?
NC objectives:
Thinking
about religion
and belief
RE1a: To make
links and explain
connections
between
beliefs, stories and
practices
RE1b: To recognise
and explain the
impact of
beliefs and
ultimate questions
on
individuals and
communities
RE1c: To explain
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and the promises they
make to each other.
This will be
accomplished through
a series of stories,
research, discussions,
and enquiries.
symbolism in the Christmas
story and think about what
the different parts mean to
Christians today. This will
be accomplished through a
series of stories, research
discussions, and enquiries.
Pupils:
Enquiring,
investigating and
interpreting
RE2a: To suggest lines of
enquiry to
address questions raised by
the study of religions and
beliefs
RE2b: To suggest answers to
questions raised by the
study of religions and
beliefs, using relevant
sources and evidence
RE2c: To recognise and
explain
diversity within religious
expression, using appropriate
concepts
Tasks overview:
This unit will focus on
understanding hoe
celebration Passover and
keeping the Kashrut (Food
Laws) help Jews show God
they value their special
relationship with him.
This will be accomplished
through a series of stories,
research, discussions and
enquiries. The children will use
RE2:
Pupils:
Enquiring,
investigating and
interpreting
RE2a: To suggest lines of
enquiry to
address questions raised
by
the study of religions and
beliefs
RE2b: To suggest
answers to
questions raised by the
study of religions and
beliefs, using relevant
sources and evidence
RE2c: To recognise and
explain
diversity within religious
expression, using
appropriate
concepts
Tasks overview:
In this unit the children
will be learning to
understand hoe Jesus’
life, death and
resurrection teaches
Christians about
beliefs
and cultures.
RE2:
Pupils:
Enquiring,
investigating and
interpreting
RE2a: To suggest lines
of enquiry to
address questions
raised by
the study of religions
and
beliefs
RE2b: To suggest
answers to
questions raised by the
study of religions and
beliefs, using relevant
sources and evidence
RE2c: To recognise and
explain
diversity within
religious
expression, using
appropriate
concepts
Tasks overview:
The children learn the
different ways in which
the reasons for,
and
effects of, diversity
within
and between
religions, beliefs
and cultures.
RE2:
Pupils:
Enquiring,
investigating and
interpreting
RE2a: To suggest
lines of enquiry to
address questions
raised by
the study of
religions and
beliefs
RE2b: To suggest
answers to
questions raised
by the
study of religions
and
beliefs, using
relevant
sources and
evidence
RE2c: To recognise
and explain
diversity within
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skills of engagement,
expression, investigations and
evaluation.
forgiveness.
This will be accomplished
through a series of
stories, research,
discussions and
enquiries.
Jews show their
commitment to God,
comparing their
practices to explore
which shows the most
commitment.
This will be
accomplished by
revisiting learning from
term 1 and 3. Looking
at a series of stories,
research, discussions
and enquiries.
religious
expression, using
appropriate
concepts
Tasks overview:
The children will
be learning to
understand how
important going
to church is to
show someone is
a Christian
This will be
accomplished
through a series of
stories, research,
discussions and
enquiries.
Music
(Charanga
scheme)
Year 4
Mu2/1.3
To listen with attention
to detail and recall
sounds with increasing
aural memory
Title: Mama Mia!
Tasks overview:
To listen to and
appraise songs by
ABBA. Identify pulse
and rhythm through
listening and clapping.
Mu2/1.1
To play and perform in solo
and ensemble contexts,
using their voices and
playing musical instruments
with increasing accuracy,
fluency, control and
expression
Title: Glockenspiel
Stage 1
Tasks overview:
This is a six-week Unit of
Mu2/1.2
To improvise and compose
music for a range of purposes
using the
interrelated dimensions of
music
Title: Stop!
Tasks overview:
This is a six-week Unit of Work
that builds on previous
learning. It is supported by
weekly lesson plans and
Mu2/1.4
To use and understand
staff and other musical
notations
Title: Lean on me
Tasks overview:
This is a six-week Unit of
Work. All the learning is
focused around one soul
song: Lean on Me. The
material presents an
integrated approach to
Mu2/1.5
To appreciate and
understand a wide
range of high-quality
live and recorded
music drawn from
different traditions and
from great composers
and musicians
Title: Blackbird
Tasks overview:
This term we will be
Mu2/1.6
To develop an
understanding of
the history of
music.
Title: Reflect,
Rewind and
Replay
Tasks overview:
This Unit of Work
consolidates the
learning that has
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Learn the song ‘Mama
Mia’ and perform as
part of a group or solo
to the peers.
Work that introduces the
children to learning about
the language of music
through playing the
glockenspiel.
The learning is focused
around exploring and
developing playing skills
through the glockenspiel or
if you have previous
knowledge, the recorder
assessment. All the learning is
focused around one song:
Stop! - a rap/song about
bullying. You will learn about
the interrelated dimensions of
music through games, singing
and composing.
music where games, the
interrelated dimensions
of music (pulse, rhythm,
pitch etc.), singing and
playing instruments are
all linked.
focusing on songs by
‘The Beatles’. The
children will explore
history of ‘The Beatles’
through various songs.
The children will build
on knowledge and
understanding of
interrelated dimensions
of music through
games, instruments,
learning and
performing.
occurred during
the year. All the
learning is focused
around revisiting
songs and musical
activities, a context
for the History of
Music and the
beginnings of the
Language of
Music. The
children will listen
to and appraise
early 13th century
music such as La
Quinta Estampie
Real anon. they
will explore
Baroque,
symphonies, early
20th century and
contemporary
music.
PHSE
(JigSaw
Scheme)
Year 4
Title: Being me in my
world
Tasks overview:
The children will
evaluate and discuss
how they can make a
difference to the class
by discussing their
attitudes and actions,
knowing who is in their
Title: Celebrating difference
(including anti-bullying)
Tasks overview:
The children will discuss a
time when their first
impression of someone
changed as they got to
know them and explain
why it is good to accept
people for who they are.
Title: Dreams and Goals
Tasks overview:
This unit will focus on creating
new plans and setting goals
even after disappointments.
The children will look at what
it means to be resilient and to
have a positive attitude,
linking this with the Eastbury
Primary School values.
Title: Healthy Me
Tasks overview:
This unit will be exploring
ways in which the
children can recognise
when they are put under
pressure and explain
ways in which they can
resist these pressures
when they want to. The
Title: Relationships
Tasks overview:
The children will
explore different points
of views on an animal
rights issue, explain
theses and express
their opinions and
feelings on this.
Title: Changing me
Tasks overview:
The children will
evaluate their
experiences in
year 4 and identify
what they are
looking forward to
in year 5, reflect
on the changes
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school community and
the roles they play as
well as where they fit in
within this community.
The children will learn
about democracy and
how having a voice
benefits the school
community.
This will be achieved
using the Jigsaw
charter and
establishing a safe,
open and positive
learning environment
based on trusting
relationships between
all members of the
class, adults and
children alike.
The children will take
turns to speak, use kind
and positive words,
listen to each other,
have the right to pass,
use names for
compliments and
positive points and
respect each other’s
privacy.
This will be achieved using
the Jigsaw charter and
establishing a safe, open
and positive learning
environment based on
trusting relationships
between all members of
the class, adults and
children alike.
The children will take turns
to speak, use kind and
positive words, listen to
each other, have the right
to pass, use names for
compliments and positive
points and respect each
other’s privacy.
This will be achieved using the
Jigsaw charter and
establishing a safe, open and
positive learning environment
based on trusting
relationships between all
members of the class, adults
and children alike.
The children will take turns to
speak, use kind and positive
words, listen to each other,
have the right to pass, use
names for compliments and
positive points and respect
each other’s privacy.
children will be able to
identify feelings of
anxiety and fear
associated with peer
pressure.
This will be achieved
using the Jigsaw charter
and establishing a safe,
open and positive
learning environment
based on trusting
relationships between all
members of the class,
adults and children alike.
The children will take
turns to speak, use kind
and positive words, listen
to each other, have the
right to pass, use names
for compliments and
positive points and
respect each other’s
privacy.
This will be achieved
using the Jigsaw
charter and establishing
a safe, open and
positive learning
environment based on
trusting relationships
between all members
of the class, adults and
children alike.
The children will take
turns to speak, use kind
and positive words,
listen to each other,
have the right to pass,
use names for
compliments and
positive points and
respect each other’s
privacy.
they would like to
make and describe
how they will go
about this.
This will be
achieved using the
Jigsaw charter and
establishing a safe,
open and positive
learning
environment
based on trusting
relationships
between all
members of the
class, adults and
children alike.
The children will
take turns to
speak, use kind
and positive
words, listen to
each other, have
the right to pass,
use names for
compliments and
positive points and
respect each
other’s privacy.
PE
Year 4
Sport & Games
To use running,
jumping, throwing and
Team games
To play competitive games
[for example, badminton,
Gymnastics and Striking &
fielding:
To develop flexibility,
Dance and Athletics
To perform dances using
a range of movement
Team games
To play competitive
games [for example,
Team games
To play
competitive games
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catching in isolation
and in combination
Tasks:
Indoor: Children will be
taught to master basic
movements
including running, jump
ing, throwing
and catching, as well as
developing balance,
agility and co-
ordination, and begin
to apply these in a
range of activities.
The children will begin
to develop an
understanding of
special awareness, work
on each individual skill
and then apply their
skills to varying
movements .
Improve their personal
best through self and
peer evaluation and set
different challenges for
improvement.
Outdoor: Invasion
games: Hockey
basketball, cricket, football,
hockey, netball, rounders
and tennis],
Tasks:
participate in team games,
developing simple tactics
for attacking and
defending.
Children will participate in
team games using skills
learnt from term 1. Learn
simple attacking and
defending tactics with a
variety of equipment.
To think about how to use
tactics, skills and strategies
to outwit the opponent.
Review and describe others’
performances, as well as
their own, and make
suggestions on
improvements that will help
them and others to play
better.
Indoor: Bench ball, dodge
ball
Outdoor: Invasion games:
Hockey
strength, technique, control
and balance[for example,
through gymnastics and
fielding:
Tasks:
Indoor: This unit will teach the
children how to perform a
variety of floor and vault
movements. The children will
learn straight jump full turns,
cat leap half turns, straddle
rolls, lunges into cartwheels
and the straddle on vault
while developing their
understanding of the
necessary flexibility, strength
and control needed to
perform the movements
successfully.
Outdoor: Striking and
Fielding: Rounders
patterns
Dance type:
Indoor: The children will
be taught to move freely,
while creating shapes
with their body and
expressing emotion to
music. The children will
learn to move between
high and low shapes in
singular and combination
movements, both slow
and fast movements to
the rhythm of the music.
The children will
participate in peer and
self evaluation, give
positive feedback for
improvement. Develop
confidence and perform
in front of their peers.
Outdoor: Athletics –
preparation for sports
day activities. Run, jump,
throw:
For athletics, the children
will have the opportunity
to develop their existing
running, jumping and
throwing skills. They will
be refining their sprint
technique, working as a
relay team and practising
badminton, basketball,
cricket, football,
hockey, netball,
rounders and tennis],
Outdoor: Game:
Basketball and netball.
This unit will recap on
many of the essential
and universal skills
needed to play a range
of invasion games, such
as dodging, dribbling,
passing and marking an
opponent. It focuses
specifically on attacking
and defending skills,
such as fake dodging,
interception and
goalkeeping and the
children will also
develop their
understanding of both
attacking and
defending strategies
Reflect and improve
To be able to compare
their performances with
previous ones and
demonstrate
improvement to
achieve their personal
best.
[for example,
badminton,
basketball, cricket,
football, hockey,
netball, rounders
and tennis],
Sports day
preparation
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an effective baton
changeover. They will
learn the technique for
throwing the javelin (pull
throw) and how to do
the standing triple jump
in preparation for sports
day at the end the
summer term.
Spanish
Titles:
Parts of the body
Heads, shoulders,
Knees and Toes song in
Spanish
Task:
The children will listen
to Spanish words and
songs naming different
parts of the body and
using my turn your
turn, repeat the sounds
and actions to identify
the different parts. The
children will learn the
correct enunciation,
spellings and write
them down is Spanish.
The children will work
together to listen and
evaluate each other,
share sentences and
recall their learning
through out this unit.
Title:
Zoo animals
Family members
Navidad
Task:
The children will learn
about different Zoo animals
in Spanish. Understand how
to introduce and share
information about their
family members and
research Spanish
celebrations. The children
will repeat the sounds and
actions and learn the
correct enunciation,
spellings and write them
down is Spanish. The
children will work together
to listen and evaluate each
other, share sentences and
recall their learning through
out this unit
FL2/1.2
Title:
Pets
The five vowel sounds
Task:
This unit will focus on the five
Spanish vowels, correct
pronunciation and spellings
and how the words are used
in sentences. This will link to
identifying different types of
pets the children may have or
have come across and include
these in written sentences.
FL2/1.1
Listening & Comprehension
FL2/1.1a
To listen attentively to spoken
language and show
understanding by joining in
and responding
FL2/1.1b
To explore the patterns and
Title:
Semana Santa (Spanish
celebrations)
Task:
The children will be
participating in
secondary research to
understand the different
Spanish celebrations and
why they are important
to the Spanish. They will
complete activities that
include, posters,
discussions and question
and answer activities.
FL2/1.2
Speaking
FL2/1.2a
To engage in
conversations; ask and
answer questions;
express opinions and
Title:
Hobbies and Opinions
Spanish numbers from
0 – 30
Task:
The children will recap
Spanish numbers from
0 – 20 and learn new
numbers from 21 - 30.
The children will learn
the correct enunciation,
spellings and write
them down is Spanish.
The children will learn
how to say different
hobbies in Spanish,
discuss their hobbies
with peers and work
together to listen and
evaluate each other,
share sentences and
recall their learning
through out this unit
FL2/1.3
Title:
Spanish Weather
Consolidating
learning
Task:
This unit will focus
on consolidating
the children’s
learning of body
parts, zoo animals,
family members,
Navidad, pets, five
vowels, Semana
Santa, hobbies
and numbers
before introducing
the Spanish
pronunciation for
different weather
types.
FL2/1.4
Writing
FL2/1.4a
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FL2/1.1
Listening &
Comprehension
FL2/1.1a
To listen attentively to
spoken language and
show understanding by
joining in and
responding
FL2/1.1b
To explore the
patterns and sounds of
language through
songs and rhymes and
link the spelling, sound
and meaning of words
Speaking
FL2/1.2a
To engage in
conversations; ask and
answer questions; express
opinions and respond to
those of others; seek
clarification and help
FL2/1.2b
To speak in sentences,
using familiar vocabulary,
phrases and basic language
structures
FL2/1.2c
To develop accurate
pronunciation and
intonation so that others
understand when they are
reading aloud or using
familiar words and phrases
FL2/1.2d
To present ideas and
information orally to a
range of audiences
sounds of language through
songs and rhymes and link
the spelling, sound and
meaning of words
respond to those of
others; seek clarification
and help
FL2/1.2b
To speak in sentences,
using familiar vocabulary,
phrases and basic
language structures
FL2/1.2c
To develop accurate
pronunciation and
intonation so that others
understand when they
are reading aloud or
using familiar words and
phrases
FL2/1.2d
To present ideas and
information orally to a
range of audiences
Reading &
Comprehension
FL2/1.3a
To read carefully and
show understanding of
words, phrases and
simple writing
FL2/1.3b To listen to
appreciate stories,
songs, poems and
rhymes in the language
FL2/1.3c broaden
their vocabulary and
develop their ability to
understand new words
that are introduced into
familiar written
material, including
through using a
dictionary
To write phrases
from memory, and
adapt these to
create new
sentences, to
express ideas
clearly
FL2/1.4b
To describe
people, places,
things and actions
orally and in
writing
FL2/1.4c
To understand
basic grammar
appropriate to the
language being
studied, including
(where relevant):
feminine,
masculine and
neuter forms and
the conjugation of
high-frequency
verbs; key features
and patterns of
the language; how
to apply these, for
instance, to build
sentences; and
how these differ
from or are similar
to English.
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SECTION D: HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OVERVIEW OF TOPICS
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
History
Year 4
Hi2/1.3
Anglo-Saxons & Scots
Pupils should be taught
about Britain’s
settlement by Anglo-
Saxons and Scots
This could include:
Roman withdrawal
from Britain in c. AD
410 and the fall of the
western Roman Empire
Scots invasions from
Ireland to north Britain
(now Scotland)
Anglo-Saxon invasions,
settlements and
kingdoms: place names
and village life
Anglo-Saxon art and
culture
Christian conversion –
Canterbury, Iona and
Lindisfarne
Tasks overview:
This unit will teach the
children about the
invasions of the scots
and Anglo-Saxons in
the 5th Century. The
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Anglo-Saxons & Vikings
Pupils should be taught about
the Viking and Anglo-Saxon
struggle for the Kingdom of
England to the time of Edward
the Confessor
This could include:
Viking raids and invasion
resistance by Alfred the Great
and Athelstan, first king of
England
further Viking invasions and
Danegeld
Anglo-Saxon laws and justice
Edward the Confessor and his
death in 1066
Tasks overview:
The children will learn to
understand where the Vikings
came from and why the
Vikings invaded Britain. To
understand how some Vikings
in Britain dealt with the Viking
invaders. The children will
learn about how Vikings lived
and worked and what
happened during the Viking
invasions and what the
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Local History: UK
Parliament
Pupils should be taught
about an aspect of
local history
For example:
a depth study linked to
one of the British areas
of study listed above
a study over time
tracing how several
aspects of national
history are reflected in
the locality (this can go
beyond 1066)
a study of an aspect of
history or a site dating
from a period beyond
1066 that is significant
in the locality.
Tasks overview:
UK Parliament and the
government – How is
the country run? What
is the UK parliament?
Making laws, elections
and voting, democracy.
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children will find out
where the invading
troops came from and
where in Britain they
managed to settle
down as the changes
that occurred as a
result. The children will
have the opportunity to
see how this influenced
the English language
and origins of places in
Britain. The children will
also examine and
analyse artefacts from
the period and draw
their own conclusion
about what they can
teach us about life in
Anglo – Saxon Britain.
warriors were like. The
children will identify and
describe Viking artefacts,
Gods and what they
represent.
What is the role of the
Local council (Barking
and Dagenham)?
Geography
Year 4
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Ge2/1.1
Locational Knowledge
Ge2/1.1a
To locate the world’s
countries, using maps to
focus on Asia – e.g. India,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, China
- concentrating on their
environmental regions, key
physical and human
characteristics, countries,
and major cities
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Ge2/1.3 Human and
Physical Geography
Ge2/1.3a
To describe and
understand key aspects
of physical geography,
including: climate zones,
biomes and vegetation
belts, volcanoes and
earthquakes
Tasks overview:
Ge2/1.2
Place Knowledge
Ge2/1.2a
To understand
geographical
similarities and
differences
through the study
of human and
physical
geography of a
region of the
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Ge2/1.4 Geographical
Skills and Fieldwork
Ge2/1.4a
To use maps, atlases,
globes and
digital/computer mapping
to locate countries and
describe features studied
Tasks overview:
This Unit allows children to
take a closer look at where
the countries of the world
are located, and some of
the way’s geographers
describe locations. Children
will learn to locate and
describe places, their
human and physical
characteristics using
globes, atlas’, digital
mapping and computer
research to find out about
some of the important lines
that delineate specific areas
of the Earth – focusing on
Asia focusing on Asia
(Pakistan/India/Bangladesh
/China).
The children will identify,
describe and understand
key aspects of physical
geography such as the
features and formations
of rivers and mountains.
The unit will include
locations of key
mountains and rivers in
Asia. Develop an
understanding of, climate
zones, vegetation belts,
volcanoes and
earthquakes within the
Asian regions.
United Kingdom, a
region in a
European country,
and a region in
North or South
America
Tasks overview:
This unit will
develop the
children’s
understanding of
geographical
similarities and
differences
between,
Scotland in the UK,
Madrid in Spain
and Brazil in South
America. Through
secondary
research,
discussions and
activities, the
children will be
able to formulate
compare and
contrast. Such as
geographical
locations,
landscapes, land
use, population,
culture, religion,
ethnicity,
traditions and
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festivals, climate
and seasons.
SECTION E: ART, DT and COD OVERVIEW OF TOPICS
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Art and
design
Year 4
Ar2/1.1
To create sketch books
to record their
observations and use
them to review and
revisit ideas
Tasks overview:
The children will be
completing sketches of
still life objects,
including jugs, clay
pots and Anglo-Saxon
artefacts using
techniques of lines,
shading and colour to
enhance depth,
shadow and definition.
Children to progress to
completing an
arrangement of still life
objects.
_____________ Ar2/1.2
To improve their mastery of
art and design techniques,
including drawing, painting
and sculpture with a range of
materials
Tasks overview:
The children will be using a
range of materials to create
drawings and sculptures of
Anglo-Saxon and Viking,
armoury. The children will
learn about colour mixing,
primary colours, brush
techniques, blending and
creating secondary colours to
produce art work based
Anglo-Saxon and Vikings.
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To learn about great
artists, architects and
designers in history.
Tasks overview:
Visit local historical
buildings like Manor
house and Valence
house to learn about
local arts, buildings,
Mayesbrook park and
open lands in the aim
of completing sketches
of the local area using
techniques learnt from
Autumn term 1.
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Design and
technology
(DT)
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DT
Title: 3D models of
countries within Asia.
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Title: 3D model of
volcanoes
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Title: To design a
traditional
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Year 4
NC objectives: To select
from and use a wider range
of tools and equipment to
perform practical tasks
accurately
Tasks overview: The
children will create 3D
models of the countries
within Asia e.g. Bangladesh,
Pakistan, China etc. using
salt dough. Children to
create specific landmark on
model (rivers, hills,
mountains and desserts
etc.)
NC objectives:
To select from and use a
wider range of materials
and components,
including construction
materials, textiles and
ingredients, according to
their functional
properties and aesthetic
qualities
Tasks overview: Children
to plan, create and
evaluate a 3D model of a
volcanoes using recycled
materials e.g. card board,
straw, news paper, tissue
paper etc.
purse/pouch/book
mark from a
country within Asia
NC objectives:
To select from and
use a wider range
of materials and
components,
including
construction
materials, textiles
and ingredients,
according to their
functional
properties and
aesthetic qualities
Tasks overview:
Children to design
a traditional item
(see above)
applying
techniques of
cutting and
stitching.
COD
(Close
observational
drawing -
3D)
Objects linked to topics:
Use objects from
weekly art lessons to
consolidate learning.
Pupils to transfer skills
of sketching and
lines, shading using
pencil.
Objects linked to topics:
Use objects from weekly DT
lessons to consolidate
learning. Pupils to transfer
skills of sketching and lines,
shading using pencil.
Objects linked to topics:
Use objects from weekly art
lessons to consolidate
learning. Pupils to transfer
skills of sketching and lines,
shading using pencil.
Objects linked to topics:
Use objects from weekly
DT lessons to consolidate
learning. Pupils to
transfer skills of sketching
and lines, shading using
pencil.
Objects linked to topics:
Use objects from
weekly art lessons to
consolidate learning.
Pupils to transfer skills
of sketching and lines,
shading using pencil.
Objects linked to
topics:
Use objects from
weekly DT lessons
to consolidate
learning. Pupils to
transfer skills of
sketching and
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lines, shading
using pencil.