Curriculum Overview
Curriculum at St Peter Chanel Primary, Sidcup
Our Curriculum
At St Peter Chanel our curriculum is rooted in our Catholic faith and the gospel values of love, respect and service. We aim to inspire, challenge and empower every child — academically, spiritually, socially and personally — so that through Christ they make a difference in the world.
"Inspire, Challenge & Empower — so through Christ we make a difference."
Subjects
Click any subject below to see what we teach, the progression of skills across year groups, and the schemes and resources we use to support high-quality teaching.
Religious Education
At the heart of our Catholic school — exploring faith, scripture, prayer and our shared Christian values.
Explore REEnglish
Developing strong readers, writers, speakers and listeners across every aspect of school life.
Explore EnglishMaths
Building fluent, confident mathematicians through clear progression, reasoning and problem-solving.
Explore MathsScience
Encouraging curiosity about the natural world through enquiry, investigation and hands-on learning.
Explore ScienceComputing
Developing safe, capable digital citizens with the creativity to thrive in a connected world.
Explore ComputingPE and Sport
Supporting physical, social and emotional development through games, gymnastics, dance and competition.
Explore PEWider Curriculum
Humanities, arts, music and modern foreign languages — broadening horizons and developing well-rounded learners.
Explore the wider curriculumEarly Years (EYFS)
Where our youngest pupils begin their journey — learning through play, exploration and structured teaching.
Explore EYFSWhat's happening this term
Our Class Termly Overviews set out exactly what each year group is learning across all subjects this term. Click your child's year group to view.
How we plan and deliver our curriculum
We follow the Ofsted framework of Intent, Implementation and Impact to make sure our curriculum is well planned, well taught, and that pupils are achieving the outcomes we set for them.
What we teach and why
A clear, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge and skills year on year, rooted in Catholic values and meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum.
How we teach it
High-quality teaching using carefully chosen schemes, with regular CPD for staff and assessment that informs the next steps of learning.
What pupils achieve
Strong outcomes at the end of EYFS, KS1 and KS2, alongside the personal, spiritual and social growth that defines a St Peter Chanel education.
Curriculum access for all
We adapt our curriculum so every child — including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities — can access the full range of learning. Read more about our approach in our SEN Information Report.