At King’s Academy Gomer, we are committed to continuous improvement and are always striving to enhance our curriculum offer. Our curriculum is thoughtfully structured to ensure all children receive a broad, balanced, and enriching education. We place great emphasis on nurturing children’s spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, ensuring that alongside core and foundation subjects, Religious Education and Personal Development are integral elements of our provision. French is taught throughout the school, complemented by the introduction of Spanish and Mandarin. Additionally, our curriculum offers numerous opportunities for Character Education and Drama, fostering well-rounded learners.

We recognise the importance of high-quality teaching, with a particular focus on oracy and direct vocabulary instruction. Research highlights that without this, children from disadvantaged backgrounds can fall behind (Roulstone, Law et al., 2010). Oracy forms the golden thread running through every aspect of our curriculum, ensuring that all children develop the ability to speak confidently, express their ideas clearly, work collaboratively, and engage meaningfully in discussions—skills essential for both academic success and life beyond school.

Our approach is rooted in research and evidence, incorporating initiatives such as Engineering Habits of Mind, Let’s Think English and the Gosport Futures into our teaching and learning. We are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each learner, ensuring all pupils have the opportunity to thrive.

We also believe in hands-on, experiential learning, encouraging our learners to apply their knowledge in practical ways. Through our focus on gSTEM and fostering ‘engineering habits of mind,’ we aim to inspire the next generation of engineers. Our innovative and award-winning approach has garnered national recognition over the past eight years. To learn more about our pedagogical approach, please visit: http://kgagomer.uk/gstem-learning/.

Curriculum Skills and Knowledge Progression

Year Group Curriculum Overviews

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Our Subject Leaders carefully plan each area of the curriculum to ensure a seamless flow of learning and continuous development for all pupils. A variety of engaging teaching methods are employed to cater to individual learning styles, allowing every child to progress at a pace that suits their needs. Regular assessments help our teachers identify the next steps in each child’s learning journey, ensuring personalised support to help them achieve their full potential.

We also encourage children to take an active role in their learning, reflecting on their progress and setting personalised targets to guide their development.

For further information about our curriculum please contact our Assistant Headteacher who has the overview for the curriculum: Miss Kate Tuckley

Whole School Curriculum Overview

Offsite Visits

Learning often involves off-site visits. Visits play a vital part in your child’s life at school. To see the off-site visits we aim to accommodate and their associated costs, please see here.

Parents’ Right to Withdraw from Religious Education (RE)

At King’s Academy Gomer, we value Religious Education (RE) as an important part of our pupils’ development, helping them explore a variety of concepts and their link to religion. However, we recognise that parents have the legal right to withdraw their children from RE lessons, either fully or partially, in accordance with government guidelines. If you choose to exercise this right, the process is straightforward:

1. Parents or guardians must make a formal request in writing to the Executive Headteacher, outlining their decision to withdraw and specifying if it is from all or part of the RE curriculum.
2. The school will acknowledge the request and arrange a meeting, if necessary, to discuss any concerns or clarify the impact of withdrawal.
3. Alternative arrangements will be made for your child during RE lessons, ensuring they are supervised and engaged in other educational activities.

Please note that this right also extends to aspects of RE taught within other subjects or assemblies. We encourage open communication, so feel free to contact the school if you have any questions or need further information. If you are unsure about what we are teaching and why we would like to have the opportunity to talk this through with you.

We aim to support all students and their families while respecting their individual beliefs and values.