Junior Curriculum

Rossall Junior, Nursery and Infant school is  the only fully authorised, independent  PYP school in the North West. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an international curriculum framework designed for young learners aged 3-11 years old. Over 450 schools world wide are currently authorized to teach this Programme, which is developed and regulated by the International Baccalaureate.

The PYP is an education-for-life programme designed to foster the development of the whole child, not just in the classroom but also through all means of learning. The programme focuses not only on academic development but also on social, physical, emotional and cultural needs too.

Through the PYP Learner Profile, we encourage the development of skills, attributes and attitudes that will nuture and encourage a life long  love of learning in every child.

Your son or daughter will be taught through an inquiry based curriculum, carefully planned in accordance with the IBO’s guidelines. Consideration is also given to national curriculum guidelines.The PYP requires teachers to collaboratively plan units of inquiry for each age group around six important themes.

These transdisciplinary themes are:
1. Who we are
2. Where we are in place and time
3. How we express ourselves
4. How the world works
5. How we organise ourselves
6. Sharing the planet

The role of subject based skills and knowledge is recognised as being an important part of the curriculum. Science, history, geography, RS and PSE work is carefully integrated into units of inquiry.

In addition, whenever there is an authentic and purposeful reason for including other subject areas such as English, maths, art or music into the units of inquiry this will be carefully planned and taught. This helps to build connections between the different aspects of the curriculum. If there is no authentic connection between the subject areas and the unit of inquiry then those subjects will be taught as “stand alone” subjects.

Specialist teaching areas are available for science, art and technology, music and ICT, and the well-stocked libraries are a treasure trove of inspiration for readers at all ages and stages. Your son or daughter will also enjoy learning French as a second language, regular expeditions, the latest textbooks and the use of the specialist Senior School facilities.

Homework and/or reading is given every night and carefully targeted assessments enable staff to identify strengths and weaknesses so that they can tailor programmes of study to suit individual requirements.

Junior and Infant Programme of Inquiry - please click here for download

PYP Learner Profile

I am an Inquirer. I am
 curious to know about everything.

I am a Thinker. I think and find solutions for problems.

I am a Communicator. I share my views and express my ideas.

I am a Risk - Taker. I always try new things so I may know how things are done.

I am Knowledgeable. I learn and share my knowledge with others.

I am Principled. I follow rules and regulations.

I am Caring. I care for others.

I am Open-minded. I respect other’s ideas, suggestions and criticism.

I am balanced. I eat healthy and stay active.

I am Reflective. I portray a positive image in front of others.