Programme of Inquiry

Nursery
Reception
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	3. Human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures
Key Concepts	Perspective Change
Related concepts	Communities Communicators Values
Central Idea	Changes happen as we live and grow.
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into similarities and differences around me. An inquiry into families and groups or people working together. An inquiry into growth and changes in myself and others.
Term covered	1
Duration	7 weeks

Where we are in place and time

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	3. Homes and journeys 6. The relationships between and the interconnections of individuals and civilisations
Key Concepts	Function Connection Change
Related concepts	Networks Journeys
Central Idea	All living things need shelter.
Lines of Inquiry	Living things need different homes. People need to work together to create a community.
Term covered	3
Duration	6 weeks

How we express ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	1. Into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values 3. Our appreciation of the aesthetic
Key Concepts	Perspective Form Connection
Related concepts	Expression Imagination Media
Central Idea	Storytelling can connect us with others.
Lines of Inquiry	People communicate in different ways. People celebrate their cultures in different ways. Relationships help us express ourselves.
Term covered	2
Duration	6 weeks

How the world works

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	1. The natural world and its laws
Key Concepts	Function Causation
Related concepts	Climate Seasons Classification
Central Idea	Living things are constantly changing.
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into where light comes from. An inquiry into the importance of light in our daily lives. An inquiry into the importance of light in our daily lives.
Term covered	2
Duration	6 weeks

How we organise ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment
Key Concepts	Form Function Responsibility
Related concepts	Employment Authority Education
Central Idea	Food comes from many sources and is processed and transported in different ways. Responsibility
Lines of Inquiry	Lines of Inquiry: ● Sources of our food ● The processes food goes through before we eat it ● How food gets to us. Food from around the world. Fair Trade? Sustainability? Local farming?
Term covered	5
Duration	6 weeks

How we organise ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	2. The structure and function of organisations 3. Societal decision-making
Key Concepts	Form Function Responsibility
Related concepts	Employment Authority Education
Central Idea	We all have a role to play.
Lines of Inquiry	Working together creates unity. We are responsible for our environment. Being organised leads to independence.
Term covered	4
Duration	6 weeks

Sharing the planet

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	1. Rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things
Key Concepts	Causation Connection Responsibility
Related concepts	Plants Habitat
Central Idea	Plants are a resource
Lines of Inquiry	Human action impacts on our world. Plants and animals rely on systems to survive. What we do affects our world.
Term covered	6
Duration	6 weeks

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Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures
Key Concepts	Perspective Change
Related concepts	Communities Communicators Values
Central Idea	People learn from others in their community.
Lines of Inquiry	Lines of Inquiry: ● The different ways we learn ● The people in our community. ● How and what we learn from others.
Term covered	1
Duration	7 weeks

Where we are in place and time

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Homes and journeys
Key Concepts	Function Connection Change
Related concepts	Networks Journeys
Central Idea	Documenting personal histories allows us to find out about and celebrate who we are and where we’ve come from.
Lines of Inquiry	Lines of Inquiry: ● Ways of documenting personal history ● Personal change from birth to present ● Reflecting on past experience ● Significant people and places in my life
Term covered	4
Duration	6 weeks

How we express ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values. *Our appreciation of the aesthetic
Key Concepts	Perspective Form Connection
Related concepts	Expression Imagination Media
Central Idea	Celebrations cause happiness Celebrations play an important role in people’s lives
Lines of Inquiry	Lines of Inquiry: ● The events people celebrate and why. ● The different ways people celebrate important events ● The similarities and differences between the celebrations of different cultures ● The role of the Arts in celebrations
Term covered	2
Duration	6 weeks

How the world works

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	The natural world and its laws
Key Concepts	Function Causation
Related concepts	Climate Seasons Classification
Central Idea	The world is made up of natural forces We connect and understand our world through patterns
Lines of Inquiry	Lines of Inquiry: weather and nature seasons Climate change Environmental factors Myths Legends Traditional tales told
Term covered	3
Duration	6 weeks

Sharing the planet

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Communities and the relationships within and between them
Key Concepts	Causation Connection Responsibility
Related concepts	Plants Habitat
Central Idea	Mini-beasts are an important part of life in the habitat in which they live All elements of a habitat play an important role in cycle of life
Lines of Inquiry	Lines of Inquiry: ● Woodland habitats ● The needs, characteristics and behaviours of mini-beasts ● Life cycles of mini-beasts ● Human impact on animal habitats
Term covered	5
Duration	6 weeks

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Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Human relationships T1 The nature of self-belief and values T6
Key Concepts	Form Causation Perspectives Change Connection
Related concepts	Communities Messages Growth Endurance development
Central Idea	People grow and change through the way they communicate
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into communications An inquiry into global communities
Term covered	1/6
Duration	12 weeks

Where we are in place and time

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Personal histories
Key Concepts	Change Perspective Responsibility
Related concepts	Tradition diversity
Central Idea	Traditions encompass our lives Traditions of others
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into traditions An inquiry Into social interactions during traditions An inquiry into global traditions
Term covered	3
Duration	6 weeks

How we express ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	The ways in which we reflect, extend and enjoy our creativity
Key Concepts	Function Connection
Related concepts	Expression Imagination
Central Idea	Imagination influences expression
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into various forms of creativity An inquiry into the purposes of creativity. An Inquiry
Term covered	2
Duration	6 weeks

Sharing the planet

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	The rights and responsibilities to share finite resources with other people and other living things
Key Concepts	Responsibility Causation
Related concepts	Interdependence Systems
Central Idea	Systems rely on a variety of influences. Do they rely on eco-systems?
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into food chains An inquiry into resources An Inquiry into eco-systems
Term covered	4/5
Duration	12 weeks

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	2. Personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health
Key Concepts	Form Change Perspective
Related concepts	Relationships Identity
Central Idea	Relationships shape Identity
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into how people are different and how they connect. An inquiry into what makes someone unique. An inquiry into how behaviours and relationships impact on who a person is.
Term covered	Term 1
Duration	6 weeks

Where we are in place and time

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	5. Explorations of humankind
Key Concepts	Responsibility Causation
Related concepts	Discovery Location History
Central Idea	Discovery shapes our world
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into the discovery of new places. The impact of how discovery leads to change. A study of significant people and events.
Term covered	Neil Armstrong – Moon Columbus _ America Geography focus
Duration	6 weeks

How we express ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	3. Our appreciation of the aesthetic
Key Concepts	Perspective Form
Related concepts	Expression Creativity Imagination
Central Idea	Imagination drives Creativity
Lines of Inquiry	An exploration of creative arts and music. A study of how designers use their imagination to create their work. An inquiry into the role of illustrators to bring a story to life.
Term covered	Year 2 collaborative work – empire writes, jazzy illustrates and rpt
Duration	6 weeks

How the world works

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	1. The natural world and its laws 2. The interaction between the natural world and human societies
Key Concepts	Function Form
Related concepts	Adaptation Survival
Central Idea	Adaptation leads to survival
Lines of Inquiry	An investigation into how animals adapt to survive A study of living and non living organisms The impact of human behaviours on ecosystems
Term covered
Duration	6 weeks

How we organise ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	3. Societal decision-making
Key Concepts	Responsibility Change Causation
Related concepts	Sustainability Governance Consequences
Central Idea	Governance impacts the progress of sustainability
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into law-making and how it impacts sustainability The role of an individual’s responsibility to sustainability An exploration of how climate change affects our lives today and tomorrow.
Term covered	Debates
Duration	6 weeks

Sharing the planet

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	3. Access to equal opportunities
Key Concepts	Causation Connection
Related concepts	Equity Rights
Central Idea	With equal rights comes equity
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into significant women who have changed history. Rosa Parks A study of children’s rights? Rosa Parks and her impact on others A study of how human rights have changed over time.
Term covered	Suffragette movement, slave trade, victorians, laws of children and work –
Duration	6 weeks

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	The nature of self beliefs and values
Key Concepts	Form, perspectives change
Related concepts	Communication Interpretation
Central Idea	Communication is open to interpretation
Lines of Inquiry	An exploration of how we communicate. An inquiry into why we communicate?.
Term covered	Term 1
Duration	6 weeks

Where we are in place and time

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	The relationships between and the interconnections of individuals and civilisations
Key Concepts	Connection Causation Responsibility
Related concepts	Transformation Lifestyle Sustainability
Central Idea	Transformations can occur through lifestyles
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into the life of the Egyptians. An inquiry into the stone age.
Term covered	Term 2
Duration	6 weeks

How we express ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values
Key Concepts	Perspective Change Causation
Related concepts	Perception Attitudes Identity
Central Idea	An inquiry into how do people celebrate and how is this done. An exploration of different celebrations Easter/ Sikhism/ Map work
Term covered	Term 4
Duration	6 weeks

How the world works

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Natural world and its laws
Key Concepts	Function Change Form
Related concepts	Process Forces Movement
Central Idea	Forces or movement can cause a process Cause and effect
Lines of Inquiry	An exploration of How natural disasters affect our lives. An inquiry into how forces cause and effect. An inquiry into rocks and fossils. Volcanoes / earthquakes Forces / magnets
Term covered	Term 3
Duration	6 weeks

How we organise ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Access to equal opportunities
Key Concepts	Perspective Responsibility Function
Related concepts	Technology Conflict Progress
Central Idea	Technology impacts our way of life
Lines of Inquiry	Is technology an unnecessary evil? How has technology changed over time?
Term covered	Term 6
Duration	6 weeks

Sharing the planet

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Access to equal opportunities 1. The interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities
Key Concepts	Causation Responsibility Connection
Related concepts	Survival Growth
Central Idea	An exploration of animal structure and survival. An inquiry into how plants survive and grow. Animal, plants, life cycles
Term covered	Term 5
Duration	6 weeks

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	3. Human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures
Key Concepts	Form Perspective Change
Related concepts	Culture Communities Traditions
Central Idea	Perspectives develop through understanding.
Lines of Inquiry	An exploration of different cultures An inquiry into our perspectives of other cultures. An inquiry into the connections between local and wider communities.
Term covered	Term 1
Duration	6 weeks

Where we are in place and time

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	1. Orientation in place and time 3. Homes and journeys
Key Concepts	Connection Causation
Related concepts	Settlements Location
Central Idea	Settlers rely on suitable locations.
Lines of Inquiry	An investigation of settlers through time. An inquiry how settlers choose locations. The implications of settlers choices on modern settlements.
Term covered	Term 5
Duration	6 weeks

How we express ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	3. Our appreciation of the aesthetic
Key Concepts	Form Reflection
Related concepts	Expression Inspiration Creation meaning
Central Idea	Inspiration leads to creation.
Lines of Inquiry	A study of creators, their inspiration and work. A comparisons of creators expression. The impact of creators work on the wider world.
Term Covered	Term 2
Duration	6 weeks

How the world works

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	4. The impact of scientific are technological advances on society and on the environmental
Key Concepts	Function Responsibility
Related concepts	Interventions Progress
Central Idea	Inventions influence the progress made by humans.
Lines of Inquiry	An investigation into the impact of inventions. An inquiry into the extent of progress made for the modern world A study of modern inventions.
Term covered	Term 3
Duration	6 weeks

How we organise ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	4. Economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment
Key Concepts	Function
Related concepts	Movement Networks Progress
Central Idea	Routes are formed to meet growing needs.
Lines of Inquiry	An exploration of networks we know. An investigation into the importance of networks in the local community The role of networks in the wider world. States of matter
Term covered	Term 4
Duration	6 weeks

Sharing the planet

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	4. Peace and conflict resolution
Key Concepts	Responsibility Connection
Related concepts	Conflict Resolution Governance
Central Idea	With great power comes great responsibility.
Lines of Inquiry	A study of figures in governance. The impact of rule on peace and conflict. The role of individual’s responsibility to themselves and others.
Term Covered	Term 6
Duration	6 weeks

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	Rights and responsibilities
Key Concepts	Perspective Form Change
Related concepts	Rights Responsibilities Conflict
Central Idea	Perspectives and views change and develop over time.
Lines of Inquiry	The development of rights and responsibilities. An inquiry into justice. What makes a person a famous figure?
Term covered	Term 1
Duration	6 weeks

Where we are in place and time

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	1. Orientation in place and time 3. Homes and journeys
Key Concepts	Connection Causation
Related concepts	Settlements Location
Central Idea	Settlers rely on suitable locations.
Lines of Inquiry	An investigation of settlers through time. An inquiry how settlers choose locations. The implications of settlers choices on modern settlements.
Term covered	Term 5
Duration	6 weeks

How we express ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	3. Our appreciation of the aesthetic
Key Concepts	Form Reflection
Related concepts	Expression Inspiration Creation meaning
Central Idea	Inspiration leads to creation.
Lines of Inquiry	A study of creators, their inspiration and work. A comparison of creators’ expression. The impact of creators work on the wider world.
Term Covered	Term 2
Duration	6 weeks

How the world works

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	4. The impact of scientific are technological advances on society and on the environmental
Key Concepts	Function Responsibility
Related concepts	Interventions Progress
Central Idea	Inventions influence the progress made by humans.
Lines of Inquiry	1.An investigation into the impact of inventions. An inquiry into the extent of progress made for the modern world 3.A study of modern inventions.
Term covered	Term 3
Duration	6 weeks

How we organise ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	4. Economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment
Key Concepts	Function
Related concepts	Movement Networks Progress
Central Idea	Routes are formed to meet growing needs.
Lines of Inquiry	An exploration of networks we know. An investigation into the importance of networks in the local community The role of networks in the wider world. States of matter
Term covered	Term 4
Duration	6 weeks

Sharing the planet

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	4. Peace and conflict resolution
Key Concepts	Responsibility Connection
Related concepts	Conflict Resolution Governance
Central Idea	With great power comes great responsibility.
Lines of Inquiry	An study of figures in governance. The impact of rule on peace and conflict. The role of individual’s responsibility to themselves and others.
Term Covered	Term 6
Duration	6 weeks

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	5. What it means to be human.
Key Concepts	Form Causation
Related concepts	Organic/ Living Adaptation Equality
Central Idea	Mistakes can lead to development.
Lines of Inquiry	An exploration into the human struggle to learn more about the body. An inquiry into effects of punishment. An comparison of womens’ rights in the past to today.
Term covered	Term 3
Duration	6 weeks

Where we are in place and time

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	5. Explorations and migrations of humankind
Key Concepts	Form Perspective Change
Related concepts	Diversity Culture Representation
Central Idea	Events influence people’s perspectives and views
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into the effect of war at home An inquiry into the War abroad An inquiry into the effects of war on a generation.
Term covered	Term 1
Duration	6 weeks

How we express ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	3. Our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Key Concepts	Reflection Change
Related concepts	Appreciation Expression
Central Idea	Popular culture impacts expression.
Lines of Inquiry	An exploration of popular music. An exploration popular literature The impact of current popular movements on the wider world.
Term Covered	Term 6
Duration	6 weeks

How the world works

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	4. The impact of scientific are technological advances on society and on the environmental
Key Concepts	Responsibility Function
Related concepts	History Purpose
Central Idea	Inventions promote discovery and creation.
Lines of Inquiry	A comparison of discovery and creation. (looking at inventions, optical instruments) An understanding of light. An investigation into Invention, creation, demonstration and reflection (own invention).
Term covered	Term 4
Duration	6 weeks

How we organise ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	1. The interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities.
Key Concepts	Causation Connection
Related concepts	Pattern Identity
Central Idea	Numbers and science make relationships.
Lines of Inquiry	An understanding into genes. An inquiry into similarities and differences in genetics. An exploration of adaptation to survive and efficiency.
Term covered	Term 2
Duration	6 weeks

Sharing the planet

Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor	4. Peace and conflict resolution
Key Concepts	Function Reflection
Related concepts	Relationship Critique
Central Idea	Developments progress and regress Planet Earth.
Lines of Inquiry	An inquiry into human geography. An inquiry physical geography. (SATS TERM).
Term Covered	Term 5
Duration	6 weeks