In Physical Education we aim to develop a sense of physical confidence, health awareness and personal achievement, both individually and as part of a team. Over the time at our school, we give opportunities to develop specific skills, teamwork, develop an understanding of strategy, welcome competition and learn how physical activity contributes to a healthy mind and body.

Through regular lessons children learn a wide range of specific skills and have the opportunity to take some of these further in extra-curricular activities and events organised in the area such as tournaments and competitions. Children are encouraged to celebrate all successes and support each other in being the ‘best they can be’ from their starting point. The 'big ideas' revisited in PE are 'Co-operation' - How do we work together to achieve a common goal? 'Technique' - Which skills do we need to use to improve? How can these be refined? and 'Evaluation' - What went well and what could be improved?

Our children receive specialist coaching each week for PE.

2 Year Cycle for EYFS/KS1

4 Year Cycle for KS2

Whole School Progression of Skills and Knowledge

In Computing we aim to equip our children to participate in a rapidly changing world, where work and leisure activities are increasingly transformed by technology. It is our intention to enable children to find, explore, analyse, exchange and present information to support their learning whilst developing the knowledge and skills to be discriminating and remain safe whilst online. The 'big ideas' that children will revisit are 'Purpose' - an opportunity to consider the different purposes of technology and how they can be used in the wider world, 'Respect' - the importance of using technology with respect and being respectful on-line and 'Communication' - doing this through different programmes for different results.

EYFS/KS1 2 Year Cycle

KS2 4 Year Cycle

KS1/EYFS Computing Progression

KS2 Computing Progression

Modern Foreign Languages and Cultural Learning is a key strength of our school. We are a Gold Linguamarque school, and this reflects in our commitment to  seek opportunities for our pupils to continue to develop their language skills and develop a wider, and deeper, understanding of a range of cultures from around the world. Our French specialist teacher, teaches across the school, from Nursery to Year 6, as we believe early learning through songs and games helps to build confidence and supports children to begin to develop an ear for languages. The children follow a four year cycle that is repeated throughout their time at Stoke By Nayland. In EYFS and KS1, we teach the children through simple songs and games. In KS2, we consolidate and build on this learning to ensure our children are confident and gaining fluency. As with all other subjects, during French we focus on our Big Ideas - which for MFL are 'Communication' - What message do we want to convey? and 'Understanding' - What do we understand? What can we deduce?

4 Year Cycle

Ongoing language development plan

A copy of our full knowledge and progression planning for MFL can be found in school.
This year we are on the Blue Year Plan.

We follow the Emmanuel project for RE. As a Church of England school, Religious Education carries a high status within our curriculum. Our Religious Education curriculum provides opportunities for our children to explore the significant theological concepts within Christianity and different world religions, developing their thinking and their understanding of the world and their experiences within it. We develop our pupils thinking through a wide range of opportunities including visits to the Cathedral, visits to local places of worship and a wide range of opportunities including leading worship for our pupils. The 'big ideas' that we revisit are taken directly from the Suffolk agreed Syllabus for RE that the Emmanuel project was designed to deliver.  They are Respect, Self Awareness, Awe and Wonder and Open Mindedness.  By using these Big ideas to support our delivery we ensure consistency of approach across our RE teaching. 

EYFS/KS1 2 Year Cycle

KS2 4 Year Cycle

Progression of knowledge and skills


Parents and Carers have a right to remove their child, wholly or partly from:
Receiving religious educations(RE) given in the school in accordance with the school's basic curriculum and attendance at religious worship.  If you would like to opt out please book a meeting with Mrs McGrath who will be able to share our RE curriculum with you to ensure you are fully informed. 

In PSHE  (Personal Social Health and Economic Education) we aim to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for our children keep themselves healthy and safe, and prepare for life and work in a modern world.  We believe that a well-delivered PSHE programme has an impact on both academic and non-academic outcomes for pupils, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Our 'big ideas' in PSHE are 'Respect' - we may have different opinions or ideas about something, but we talk about these, 'Communication' - What do we need to do to do this clearly and effectively?  What impact can communication have on others? and 'Understanding' - we look at ideas from different perspectives.

Our PSHE curriculum includes the development of key skills and personal qualities such as resilience, self-esteem, risk-management, team-working and critical thinking. These are set in the context of learning grouped into three core themes:

    · Relationships
    · Living in the Wider World (including economic well being and aspects of careers education)
    · Health and well being

Alongside this, we also use the PSHE scheme the 'Zones of Regulation', which teaches the children about their emotions and how their emotions can impact on their own and other people's behaviour.  We use this scheme throughout the year to support our behaviour approach.

EYFS/KS1 2 Year Rolling Programme

KS2 4 Year Rolling Programme

KS1 Knowledge Progression 

KS2 Knowledge Progression

Each class has a Forest Schools session each week.  The sessions are planned following the children's interests whilst supporting the covering and enhancement of specific aspects of the National Curriculum.

We use our weekly Forest Schools sessions to develop our Big Ideas of Curiosity, Compassion and Collaboration and how these enhance our curriculum.  

Forest Schools links to our National Curriculum

Forest Schools Handbook . A guide for staff and parents about all of the opportunities that our Forest School provides