How We Teach

"Brain development and thinking skills are key"

Hannah Peaty,  Curriculum Lead.

At Soho Parish, learning is about connections.  We teach a ‘concept-based’ curriculum, in which all subjects are taught through a common concept each term.  You can see below the concepts for each year group.

	Term 1	Term2	Term 3	Term 4	Term 5	Term 6
Reception	Big Wide World	Me	Power	Growth	Strength	Family and Friends
Year 1	Journeys	Choice	Difference	Environment	Kindness	Creativity
Year 2	Traditions	Conservation	Bravery	Relationships	Imagination	Structure
Year 3	Wonder	Curiosity	Hope	Perseverance	Discovery	Confidence
Year 4	Freedom	Innovation	Contrast	Courage	Exploration	Beyond
Year 5	Ambition	Principles	Equality	Myth	Inheritance	Truth
Year 6	Migration	Evolution	Protest	Dystopia	Fate	Transition

Making connections is a key feature of learning, as children build layers of understanding through a variety of experiences and subjects.  As they do so they are literally making connections between neurons in the brain.

We promote ‘growth mindset’ and develop children’s thinking skills through teaching them about the functions of the brain and encouraging debate. Philosophy circles and mindfulness are taught weekly.

In each subject area, we aim to develop key skills through our integrated curriculum.  Please see each subject page for a summary of our approach.