Curriculum Rationale
If you require further information please speak to your child’s class teacher.
EYFS Rationale
Curriculum Rationale
Yearly Overview
Whole School Topic Overview
Year Two Topic Overview
Year One Topic Overview
Reception Overview
Nursery Overview
Early Years
EYFS Rationale
Reception Overview
Nursery Overview
What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage
English
English National Curriculum
English Rationale
Phonics and Early Reading Rationale
Reading Scheme
Reading Coverage and Breadth of Texts
Ready Steady Read Progression of Skills
Reading Offer
Lister Primary Loves Reading. Reading Offer Video
Book Recommendations
Progression in Reading EYFS Framework and National Curriculum Requirements
Traditional Tales Coverage
Progression in Writing Skills EYFS Framework and National Curriculum Requirements
Ready Steady Write Progression
Ready Steady Write Curriculum Links
Writing and Handwriting Coverage
Handwriting Progression
Lister Loves Writing Video
Year One Writing Skills
Year Two Writing Skills
Big Cat Parent User Guide
Penpals for Handwriting Parent Support
Penpals Letter Families
Science
Science National Curriculum
Science Rationale
Science National Curriculum Coverage
Science Progression in KUS
Science Progression from EYFS to KS1
Computing
Computing National Curriculum
Computing Rationale
Computing National Curriculum Coverage
Computing Coverage of KUS
Progression in Computer Science
Progression in Digital Literacy
Purple Mash Coverage Year 2
Purple Mash Coverage Year 1
Phonics
National Curriculum
Phonics and Early Reading Rationale
Link to previous Phonics Screening Check
Autumn 1 Sounds – How to say the pure sound
Autumn 2 Sounds – How to say the pure sound
Spring 1 Sounds – How to say the pure sound
Phonics Overview
Phonics Information Booklet
Helping your child with Phonics
Autumn 1 Sounds – Phase 2 Grapheme Information Sheet
Autumn 2 Sounds – Phase 2 Grapheme Information Sheet
Spring 1 Sounds – Phase 3 Grapheme Information Sheet
Glossary of Phonics terminology
Link to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised Parent Resources
How we teach blending
Link to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised YouTube Channel
Big Cat Parent Guide
Mathematics
Mathematics National Curriculum
Maths Rationale
Overview
Year One Curriculum Map
Year Two Curriculum Map
Progression Map
Nursery Crucial Knowledge
Reception Crucial Knowledge
Year 1 Crucial Knowledge
Year 2 Crucial Knowledge
KIRF Info
KIRF Overview
KIRF’s Nursery
KIRFS EYFS
KIRFS Year 1
KIRFS Year 2
LCQM
Maths Calculation Policy
We Love Maths Video.
Art & Design
Art and Design National Curriculum
Art Rationale
Art Progression in KUS
Coverage of Art KUS
Art and Design Coverage
Progression of skills in Art and Design
Crucial Knowledge for KS1
Design Technology
DT National Curriculum
DT Rationale
DT National Curriculum Coverage
DT Progression in KUS
DT Coverage of KUS
DT Progression EYFS – KS1
Physical Education
PE Curriculum
PE National Curriculum
PE Rationale
PE Overview EYFS – KS1
National Curriculum Content Coverage
Vocabulary Pyramid Example
LTPM Progression Journey Example
Knowledge Organiser Example
PE Progression in KUS
KS2 Key Learning
KS2 PE Progression
KS1 Dance Festival – Chinese New Year
Lister Infants Dancing through the Decades
Geography
Geography National Curriculum
Geography Rationale
Geography National Curriculum Coverage
Progression in Geography KUS
Geography Progression EYFS – KS1
History
History National Curriculum
History Rationale
National Curriculum Coverage
Progression in KUS KS1
History Coverage of KUS
Progression in Timelines
Progression in Skills EYFS
Progression in Timelines EYFS
Progression in Sources EYFS
Music
Music National Curriculum
Example of a Knowledge Organiser Year 1
Example of a Knowledge Organiser Year 2
Music Overview
Music Development Plan 2026-2027
Music Progression KUS
Music Curriculum Coverage
Music Rationale
Parent Guide to Kapow Music
PSHE
PSHE Rationale
PSHE Whole School Coverage
PSHE Coverage for each year group
PSHE Progression in KUS
Jigsaw Unit Progression
RE
RE Rationale
KS1 Curriculum Content Coverage
EYFS Content Coverage
Progression in KUS
Coverage of KUS
British Values
British Values Statement
Extra Curricular
At Lister Primary School we believe extra-curricular activities play a very important role in the life of the pupil and the school. We therefore offer a variety of clubs for our children to join and enjoy both at lunchtimes and after school. These are changed each term. Letters are sent out at the beginning of each term.
Homework
The children at Lister Primary School are encouraged to work very hard at school and make the most of the time that they spend here. Whilst their school day ends at 3.15, their education does not. Many children will have after school activities to attend that are important to their all round development. In addition to this, we strongly feel that pupils need some time at the end of the school day to relax and play – vital ingredients for good child development!
Therefore we promote a homework that seeks to strike a balance. This means regular meaningful homework that supports and reinforces the work in the classroom yet which still allows for plenty of “free time” which is so necessary for other areas of good child development.. We believe school homework should enrich a child’s education.
We value your support in helping your child with their work at home and we would ask that you help your child by encouraging him/her to work in a quiet area away from the TV and by monitoring the quality of their work.
Regular homework is given throughout Reception, Year 1 and Year 2:
- Phonics (letter sounds)
- Regular reading practise
- English
- Mathematics
Homework is sent using the Seesaw app or paper copies depending on the child’s year group.