Curriculum
At Co-op Academy Portland we have a clear approach to our curriculum. Our overviews will give you a lot more detail about what is happening in class throughout the year.

Early Years Provision
Working closely with you will mean that pupils will achieve their potential and become valuable members of the community. Children’s attitudes and personal qualities are very important to us and…

English
Our English lessons develop pupils’ spoken language, reading, writing and vocabulary. We teach English in a cross-curricular way, linking up with other areas of the curriculum through a whole text…

Mathematics
Mathematics is taught through a daily mathematics lesson. Lessons focus on whole-class teaching with a strong emphasis on calculation, reasoning and problem solving. Pupils are challenged to calculate efficiently, explain…

Computing
Intent In line with the 2014 National Curriculum for Computing, our aim is to provide a high-quality computing education which equips children to use computational thinking and creativity to understand…

Science
Intent The 2014 National Curriculum for Science aims to ensure that all children: develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. develop understanding of the nature,…

Art
Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge…

Design and Technology
Intent Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Design and Technology encourages children to learn to think and intervene creatively to solve problems both as individuals and…

Geography
Intent At Co-op Academy Portland we believe that Geography helps to provoke and provide answers to questions about the natural and human aspects of the world. Children are encouraged to…

History
Intent The history curriculum at Co-op Academy Portland makes full use of resources within the immediate and wider local area enabling children to develop a deep understanding of the rich…

PSHE (Personal; Social and Health Education)
Intent To build a PSHE curriculum which develops learning and results in the acquisition of knowledge and skills which enables children to access the wider curriculum and to prepare children…

Spanish
Intent The 2014 National Curriculum for Modern Foreign Languages aims to ensure that all children: • Understand and respond to spoken and written language from a variety of authentic sources….

Music
Music Action Plan 2020-21

Physical Education
Intent The aim of our physical education curriculum is to inspire all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. We provide opportunities for pupils…

Religious Education
Intent In line with the current Wirral Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education, Religious Education will be delivered in school to meet the agreed syllabus aims by: • Including knowledge and…
