Science: Key skills and knowledge by unit and year group — mixed-age

Aimed at the class teacher, this downloadable document shows the key skills and knowledge covered in each unit of the Kapow Primary Science mixed-age scheme of work. For each key area, knowledge statements have been organised into three themes; Scientific knowledge and understanding, Working scientifically and Science in action.

Vocabulary display: R&W – Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?

A display version of the vocabulary from the ‘Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?’ unit.

Knowledge organiser – R&W Y5/6 (A): Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Religion and worldviews, Year 5/6 (A), Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?

This resource is designed to help pupils understand how religious and personal beliefs influence people’s decisions to stand up for justice and equality. Through key vocabulary such as tolerance, advocate, prejudice, and religious freedom, pupils explore historical and cultural examples like Guy Fawkes and Bandi Chhor Divas. The organiser encourages reflection on protected characteristics, the consequences of discrimination, and the role of personal conviction in defending others’ rights. It is ideal for deepening understanding of social justice, moral courage, and respect for diversity.

Vocabulary display: Spanish portraits

This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Spanish, Year 5, Spanish portraits and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.

Translations: Describing family and friends in Spanish

This document provides translations of key texts and transcripts from the Spanish: Describing friends and family unit, supporting teachers and pupils. Designed to support understanding and language acquisition, these translations align with resources in the Year 5 Spanish scheme of work.

Subject leader video: How is Kapow Primary’s Music curriculum designed?

This video aims to help subject leaders gain an understanding of the Kapow Primary Music scheme of work, describing the strands and the documentation that can further support you in your role.

We’re excited to announce enhancements to our Music scheme, reflecting our commitment to staying current with the latest educational guidance. Starting in the 2024/2025 academic year, we will introduce two new strands, ‘Creating Sound’ and ‘Notation’, beginning with Key stage 1 Music. These additions will further enrich our curriculum, with plans to extend them to Key stage 2 Music (Y3/4) and (Y5/6) the following year. More details will follow as we update our key documents to reflect these changes.

Thank you to Haimo Primary School, London, for allowing us to use images of children working.

Subject leader video: How is Kapow Primary’s RSE and PSHE curriculum designed?

This video aims to help subject leaders gain an understanding of the Kapow Primary RSE & PSHE scheme of work, describing the strands and the documentation that can further support you in your role.

Subject leader video: How is Kapow Primary’s Design and technology curriculum designed?

This video aims to help subject leaders gain an understanding of the Kapow Primary Design and technology scheme of work, describing the strands and the documentation that can further support you in your role.

Thank you to the following schools for allowing us to use images of children’s work:

Studley Green Primary School
St John’s Church of England School
Westfield Primary School
Timbertree Academy
Thursby Primary School
The Oaks Primary School
St Edward’s Primary School
Southtown Primary School

Subject leader video: How is Kapow primary’s History curriculum designed?

This video aims to help History subject leaders gain an understanding of the Kapow Primary History scheme of work, describing the strands and the documentation that can further support you in your role.