Developing Experts-the scheme we use to build our curriculum is based around a knowledge-rich curriculum.  We ensure that knowledge is learnt and retained throughout our programmes of study.  In each lesson, pupils are given key facts and knowledge through our storytelling approach to learning.  Further to this, each lesson offers 5 keywords and meanings to learn; vocabulary which is then repeated throughout the lesson and quizzed on at the end.

All our lessons contain a balance of the different ‘Working Scientifically Skills’ and ‘Scientific Enquiry’ types, so that children practice a broad range of skills throughout the curriculum.

The scheme itself provides clearly-sequenced and progressive units with week-by-week lesson support for each year group. It combines elements of understanding vocabulary, questioning, discussing and working scientifically which are accompanied by specialist videos from experts and people in industry to provide that link from the classroom to specialised careers. Teachers at St Joseph's adapt activities, tasks and lessons to meet the needs of all its pupils.