--- title: "Curriculum Overview" url: "https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-overview" school: "Hallam Nursery & Primary School" --- # Curriculum Overview At Hallam, we want children to **aim high** and **dream big**. Through high quality teaching and positive relationships, we give our children every opportunity to achieve their full potential, make long lasting memories and prepare them for the next stage of their education. ![](https://hallam.school/images/Hallam/Graphics/eac39807-de32-46fd-8204-85256fe80859_1x1.png) Diversity ![](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Diversity.png)We develop children’s understanding of diversity by teaching them to explore all aspects of life in modern Britain. We promote inclusion, tolerance and respect for all faiths, cultures and beliefs and give them opportunities to understand how they fit into their own personal, social and global world. Resilience ![](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Resilience.png)We encourage children to take risks and overcome challenges through perseverance and a determination to succeed. We do this through having high expectations of the children, encouraging independence and offering opportunities for them to fail. We develop children's confidence and social skills and teach good manners and respect for all. Enquiry ![](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Enquiry.png)We value an enquiry led approach to our curriculum in which children are encouraged to be curious and investigate all aspects of learning, individually and collaboratively. Adults skilfully challenge children to enable them to achieve their full potential through the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum, which builds upon children’s prior skills and knowledge to prepare them for the next stage of their learning. Aspiration ![](https://hallam.school/images/icon/ASpiration(1).png)We provide opportunities for children to aim high and have the confidence to become the individual that they aspire to be. Children are exposed to different roles, careers and encouraged to achieve their full potential regardless of their starting points. Memories ![](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Memories.png)We provide quality first teaching where children are given opportunities to transfer their new learning to their long-term memory and develop metacognition skills throughout their time at Hallam. We enrich our curriculum with a range of experiences, trips and visitors to motivate and inspire learning and to create a bank of positive memories which the children can look back on. Smiles ![](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Smiles.png)We believe that the best learning takes place when children are happy and are having fun. We place a strong emphasis on positive mental health and well-being and work hard to ensure school is a positive place to be for children, parents and staff. Children at Hallam are aspirational and in general enjoy a wide range of experiences out of school. Parents have high expectations of their children and that the school will provide their children with opportunities to achieve academic success. Our curriculum is designed to provide these opportunities whilst ensuring children develop social and emotional awareness to equip them for life ## Subjects We Teach Our children enjoy a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum. Below is list of the subjects your child will experience during their time with us. | [![Art](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/Art.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47755) Art | [![Computing](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/Computing.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47756) Computing | [![Design & Technology](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/DT.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47757) Design & Technology | [![English](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/English(1).png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47758) Reading | |---|---|---|---| | [![Geography](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/Geography.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47759) Geography | [![History](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/History.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47760) History | [![Mathematics](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/Maths.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47761) Mathematics | [![Music](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/Music.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47762) Music | | [![Physical Education](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/PE.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47767) Physical Education | [![PSHE & RSE](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/PSHE__RSE.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47771) RHSE | [![Religious Studies](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/RE.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47768) Religious Studies | [![Science](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/Science(1).png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47769) Science | | [![French](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/Spanish(1).png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-47770) Modern Foreign Languages | [![Writing](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/RSHE.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-51089) Writing | [![Phonics](https://hallam.school/images/icon/Subjects/Phonics.png)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail#tab-51090) Phonics | | | | We know that some families prefer an overview, while others like a little more detail. - If you'd like a deeper look at how each subject is planned and taught across the school, our **full curriculum detail section** provides comprehensive information. - If you would like more information about the curriculum, please contact the main school office to arrange a meeting with our curriculum lead, **Jemma Bye** ### Recommended Books 100 Books to read in Key Stage 1 1.85 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hallam-primary-school-inova/files/documents/100-books-to-read-in-key-stage-1.pdf) 100 Books to read in Years 3 and 4 1.71 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hallam-primary-school-inova/files/documents/100-books-for-years-3-and-4.pdf) 100 Books to read in Years 5 and 6 1.79 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hallam-primary-school-inova/files/documents/100-books-to-read-in-years-5-and-6.pdf) ### Remote Learning In the event that the school needs to close for an extended period, we are committed to ensuring that learning continues for all pupils. Remote learning will be provided online, and full details of the arrangements — including platforms to be used, resources available, and expectations for pupils — will be shared with parents and carers at the time of closure. The school will communicate all requirements through our usual channels. Our aim is to provide continuity of education and support for all children throughout any period of remote learning. If a closure becomes necessary, please check for updates regularly. Further guidance will be issued promptly to help families access and engage with remote learning successfully. ### Our Curriculum - [Curriculum Overview](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-overview) - [Powerful Moments](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/powerful-moments) - [Curriculum Detail](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/curriculum-detail) - [Reception Year](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/reception-year) - [Home & Remote Learning ](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/home-learning) - [Diamonds (IR)](https://hallam.school/our-curriculum/diamonds) ![Hallam Nursery & Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/hallam-primary-school-inova/images/logo/Hallam_White_Dual-2x.png) ### Hallam Nursery & Primary School Hallam Grange Crescent Sheffield S10 4BD (0114) 230 4430 ### Helpful Links - [Contact Us](https://hallam.school/contact) - [Vacancies](https://hallam.school/join-us/vacancies) - [Accessibility](https://hallam.school/accessibility-statement) - [Cookies](https://hallam.school/cookies) - [Policies](https://hallam.school/this-is-us/important-information/policies) - [INOVA](https://www.inovamat.org/) ### Portals - [ParentPay](https://hallam.school/parents/parent-pay) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/HallamPrimarySchool/) ### Translation © Copyright 2026 Hallam Nursery & Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://hallam.school/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)