A well-structured curriculum is key to high-quality teaching and learning. In this recorded session, Caroline (Head of Curriculum Design) and Adam (Curriculum Designer) discuss essential curriculum principles, how they support effective teaching and how they have been used to design Kapow Primary subjects and curricula.
This session covers:
- Key considerations for designing a broad and balanced curriculum.
- The spiral curriculum model and progression across year groups.
- The benefits of subject-specific learning.
- Essential curriculum documents and how to use them.
- How Kapow Primary’s curriculum supports teaching and learning.
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the mixed-age unit Science, Y5/6 (A), Energy: Light and reflection and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Key vocabulary is clearly labelled on the display, highlighting essential words that the pupils are expected to retain and reuse in future units. Understanding these words enhances comprehension of the subject and supports understanding of key scientific concepts and processes.
See the full Science: Progression of key vocabulary.
An equipment list to help teachers to prepare to teach the Kapow primary mixed-age scheme of work.
This Religion and Worldviews video takes teachers on a global journey, showcasing how Easter is celebrated around the world in countries like the United Kingdom, Peru, Brazil, the Philippines and Malaysia. It highlights the diverse traditions and customs that mark the occasion, from church services and processions to festive meals and community gatherings. Teachers will be guided on how to explore the universal themes of Easter—such as joy, renewal and hope—while appreciating the cultural variations in how the holiday is observed. The video offers a visual and informative way for teachers to introduce pupils to the global significance of Easter, encouraging a broader understanding of how different communities celebrate this important Christian festival.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews – Easter Series, designed to help teachers engage pupils with the rich diversity of Easter celebrations worldwide, fostering empathy and global awareness.
Religion and Worldviews, Year 5, What might the Easter story suggest about life after death?
This Religion and Worldviews video introduces teachers to the traditions and significance of Holy Week, equipping them with the knowledge to guide Year 6 pupils in understanding the ways Christians around the world commemorate Jesus’ journey to the cross and resurrection. It explores key traditions such as Palm Sunday processions, communion, the carrying of the cross, the lighting of the Paschal candle and Easter Sunday celebrations.
The video highlights how these practices help Christians feel spiritually connected to Jesus and their community, linking past and present through prayer, reflection and symbolic acts of hope and renewal.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews – Easter series. It simplifies complex religious concepts, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to help children explore the meaning and significance of Holy Week in the lesson and unit below:
Religion and Worldviews, Year 5, What might the Easter story suggest about life after death?
This Religion and Worldviews video introduces teachers to the Easter story, equipping them with the knowledge to guide KS2 pupils in understanding its significance for Christians. It covers the key events of Easter, including Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection. The video explains why Christians believe Jesus’ death and resurrection demonstrate God’s love and forgiveness, and how these beliefs shape Christian faith today.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews – Easter series. It simplifies complex religious concepts, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to help children explore the fundamental beliefs and traditions associated with Easter in the lesson and unit below.
Religion and Worldviews, Year 6, Why might some people take part in Easter traditions?
Religion and Worldviews, Year 5, What might the Easter story suggest about life after death?
