Information about topics, daily routines and the recovery curriculum we are working on currently are available in class pages. Please use the link below.

Our curriculum at Bitterne Manor is based around a core set of values which we believe will help children to turn curiosity into life long discovery.

Brave Hearts

At our school, we value the importance of resilience and courage in learning. Developing Brave Hearts means encouraging pupils to face challenges positively, to persevere when tasks are difficult, and to take risks in their learning without fear of failure. By fostering bravery, we help children build confidence, independence, and the ability to learn from mistakes.

Motivated Minds

Motivated Minds are central to effective learning. We promote curiosity, focus, and determination so that pupils are driven to achieve their best. Encouraging motivation enables children to develop a love of learning, to set and work towards personal goals, and to take responsibility for their own progress.

Proud Voices

We believe every child should feel empowered to share their ideas and celebrate their achievements. Proud Voices reflect pupils’ confidence in communicating their thoughts, respecting others’ contributions, and taking pride in their learning. This value supports the development of articulate, self-assured learners who recognise their own growth and successes.

Supportive Connections

Strong relationships underpin successful learning. Supportive Connections emphasise the importance of kindness, collaboration, and respect within our school community. By working together and valuing each other, pupils develop empathy, teamwork skills, and a sense of belonging that enhances both their personal development and academic outcomes.

These core principles are further enhanced by our Cooperative and Professional values which are set out in the document below and elsewhere on website.

Our curriculum is organised and taught using a series of topic themes. These provide a context for learning that we believe helps our children to learn better and encourages them to apply their skills and knowledge in a coherent and meaningful way. There are subjects and areas which will be taught discretely within these themes where links are not possible or practical.

The National Curriculum

The National Curriculum details the content of state education from 5 - 16 years. It stipulates targets in each area of the curriculum about what children should know, understand and be able to do. It is presented under the following subject headings:

English, Geography, Mathematics, Art & Design Science, Music, Design & Technology, Physical Education, History and computing.

Children also study Religious Education, Personal, Social and Health Education (which includes Sex and Relationships Education) and a modern foreign language in Key Stage 2.

We teach the children for 22 hours 30 minutes per week in Key Stage 1, and 23 hours 45 minutes per week in Key Stage 2. These timing are in accordance with the DfE recommendations. Time is also allowed for collective worship, registration and breaks. The total amount of time given to each subject area takes into account our statutory duty to cover the program of study and we are determined to ensure that we spend sufficient time enabling every child to master the basic skills.

Subjects are organised as units of work. Many are linked together to provide purposeful activities and projects for the children to engage with.  At Bitterne Manor Primary School we use different themes/topics to making learning for our children more interesting.  A link to our long term curriculum map is below.