We want all of our children to have a true sense of belonging in the world, confidence to have a voice and be themselves, and to feel they are valued and understood.

Our motto ‘Inspired to be the best that I can be’, encapsulates our vision for our children. By building resilience, our children will learn and progress towards their very best self, taking pride in all they do.

At The Vaynor First School we aim to deliver excellence for all children by providing an exceptional curriculum that has been designed over time by our staff, children, and governors. At the heart of our curriculum are 3 integral goals that we endeavour to ignite within every child. Underpinning our goals are our values and learning superpowers that provide the foundations they build upon.

Love for Learning

To prepare our children to be the best that they can be by inspiring within them a passion and purpose for learning that will continue throughout their lives.

Enquiring Minds

To develop thinking and enquiring minds with a spirit of curiosity and wonder.

World Wise

To provide aspiration for all, to prepare our children as citizens of our community, country, and the wider world in which they live.

OUR THEMES & ENQUIRY QUESTIONS

UNIT 1UNIT 2UNIT 3UNIT 4UNIT 5UNIT 6
EYFSMagical Me! Are we all the same?We’re going on a bear hunt!Naughty BusStomp, Stomp, Roar!Glorious Growth
YEAR 1My Place in the Big, Wide World!Toy TownHow have toys changed over time?Why is Redditch a great town?Castles and CrownsIf you were King for the day, what rules would you put in place?What job would you like in the castle and why?
Who am I?Where do I belong?
YEAR 2Vaynor or Victorian? Which childhood would you prefer?Town or City?Which is best?All Aboard!How has transport changed?Coast & CountrysideWould you rather live in a city, town or village?The Great Explorers
Can animals survive in any habitat?Why was Charles Darwin so important?
YEAR 3The RomansWhat was the legacy of the Romans?Forces of NatureYabba Dabba Doo!How do we know about the Stone Age?
Why do people choose to live close to volcanoes?How do rivers and floods affect people and the environment?
YEAR 4Blitz and Pieces!How did WW2 affect the lives of children?RainforestsHow do rainforests impact life on earth?The VikingsHow do we remember the Vikings?