Other Curriculum Areas

ART

At IQRA Academy, creativity and progression are at the forefront of our Art and Design curriculum.

We aim to teach children lifelong artistic skills which can be applied to many works of art. Within lessons, children learn and strengthen knowledge in all strands: drawing, painting, collage, textiles, printmaking, sculpture and artist studies. They have the opportunity to explore a range of media and develop their vocabulary through continuous reflection of their ever-evolving knowledge. Evaluations are integral to this process as they equip our children with high standards.

Children are exposed to artists, architects, designers and craftspeople from a range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. This allows them to appreciate a variety of art around the world and take inspiration from their styles. All year groups are lucky enough to work closely with an artist who helps to nurture and develop their skills through exciting art days.

Around school, we celebrate the progression demonstrated in the incredible artwork created by our budding little artists, resulting in a shared love and passion for the subject.

At IQRA Primary Academy, creativity and progression are at the heart of our Art and Design curriculum. We strive to equip children with lifelong artistic skills that can be applied across a wide range of creative disciplines.

Throughout their learning journey, pupils develop and refine their knowledge across all key areas of art, including drawing, painting, collage, textiles, printmaking, sculpture and artist studies. They are encouraged to experiment with a variety of media while building a rich artistic vocabulary through ongoing reflection on their developing skills. Evaluation plays a vital role in this process, helping children to set high standards and take pride in their work.

Children are introduced to a diverse range of artists, architects, designers and craftspeople from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. This broad exposure enables them to appreciate global artistic traditions and draw inspiration from a variety of styles.

Each year group benefits from working alongside a professional artist during dedicated Art Days, where pupils are inspired to explore new techniques and further develop their creativity.

Across the school, we celebrate the outstanding artwork produced by our pupils, showcasing their progress and fostering a shared enthusiasm and passion for art.

We follow the LCC Art curriculum, which provides a clear and progressive framework for learning. In addition, we work with Tony Bullock, our visiting art specialist, who teaches all year groups during Art Days. This ensures comprehensive coverage of key artistic disciplines, including painting, drawing, sculpture, collage and printmaking.

GEOGRAPHY

At IQRA Academy, our teaching and learning in Geography follows the National Curriculum Programmes of Study and is delivered through the Learning Challenge Curriculum (LCC). The LCC approach provides a clear progression of geographical knowledge and skills whilst encouraging children to become independent, curious and reflective learners. Topic-based learning approaches such as the Learning Challenge Curriculum help pupils make meaningful connections across subjects and deepen their understanding through enquiry and exploration.

Geography allows children to develop their understanding of the world around them and encourages them to ask questions, think critically and develop empathy for our changing planet. Through their learning, pupils explore how humans interact with the environment, how landscapes are formed and how people and places are connected across the world.

Children learn about:

• Their local area and community

• The United Kingdom and the wider world

• Human and physical geography

• Climate and environmental change

• Sustainability and caring for our planet

• Mapping and fieldwork skills

We teach pupils about the impact humans have on the Earth and encourage them to think carefully about the difference they can make at this crucial time for our planet. Through discussions and investigations, children develop an understanding of environmental responsibility and global citizenship.

Our geography curriculum develops curiosity and respect for different places, cultures and communities. Pupils are encouraged to become thoughtful and informed individuals who care about the world they live in and understand their role within it.

As part of their learning, children develop important geographical enquiry and fieldwork skills. They use a range of maps, atlases, globes and digital mapping tools to investigate places and environments. These skills not only support their geography learning, but also provide valuable knowledge they can apply in later life. Fieldwork and map work are recognised as essential elements of high-quality geography education.

Through engaging lessons and meaningful learning experiences, our aim is for pupils to become creative, enthusiastic and knowledgeable geographers who are inspired to positively impact and protect the world around them.

 

 

 

 

 

HISTORY

At IQRA Academy, our teaching and learning in History follows the National Curriculum Programmes of Study and is delivered through the Learning Challenge Curriculum (LCC). The Learning Challenge approach encourages children to develop curiosity, independence and enquiry skills through engaging topics and purposeful learning experiences. Enquiry-led history teaching is recognised for helping pupils deepen their understanding of the past whilst developing critical thinking skills.

Our History curriculum intends to provide children with the necessary knowledge to place significant British eras and historical events in chronological order. Through their learning, pupils develop an understanding of how the past has shaped the world we live in today and how significant people and events have influenced society both in Britain and across the wider world.

Children explore a wide range of historical periods, civilisations and events whilst developing key historical concepts such as chronology, cause and consequence, similarity and difference, and change over time.

Through history, pupils learn to:

• Develop an understanding of Britain’s past and the wider world
• Place historical events and periods in chronological order
• Understand how significant people and events have influenced life today
• Compare different periods of history
• Ask questions and think critically about the past
• Develop empathy and understanding of different societies and cultures

As part of their learning, children are provided with a range of primary and secondary historical sources. They are taught how to interpret evidence, analyse information and use sources effectively to enhance their understanding of the past. Using historical sources is recognised as an important part of developing historical enquiry and critical thinking skills.

The History curriculum also develops children’s research skills by encouraging them to ask relevant questions, investigate evidence and communicate their findings clearly. Pupils are encouraged to think like historians by exploring different viewpoints, making connections and drawing conclusions based on evidence.

Through engaging lessons and meaningful learning experiences, we aim to inspire children to develop a lifelong love of History and an appreciation of how the past continues to shape the present and future.

MUSIC

At IQRA Academy, we believe music is a powerful way for children to express themselves, build confidence and develop creativity. Our music curriculum aims to inspire a love of music whilst giving pupils opportunities to listen, perform, compose and appreciate a wide range of musical styles and traditions.

We use the Charanga Music Scheme, an award-winning programme aligned to the National Curriculum for Music. Charanga provides a progressive and engaging approach to music teaching, supporting children in developing key musical skills through listening, singing, playing, improvising, composing and performing.

All year groups follow the Charanga curriculum, which ensures clear progression in musical knowledge and understanding across school. Through weekly music lessons, children develop their understanding of pulse, rhythm, pitch, dynamics, tempo and musical notation whilst exploring a wide variety of musical genres and cultures.

As part of our commitment to providing rich musical opportunities, our Year 3 pupils take part in weekly ukulele lessons. Learning an instrument allows children to experience all strands of the music curriculum through practical music-making, performance and composition. Whole-class instrumental teaching is recognised as an important part of developing musical confidence, teamwork and performance skills.

Singing plays a central role within music at IQRA Academy. Through our weekly singing assemblies, children learn a range of songs and develop vocal confidence, expression and performance skills. We also use a Composer of the Day approach to expose pupils to significant musicians and composers from different periods, genres and cultures, helping children develop appreciation and understanding of music from around the world.

In addition to curriculum music, we offer a Nasheed After School Club, providing pupils with opportunities to further develop their vocal talents, perform collaboratively and celebrate musical traditions within our school community.

Through high-quality music education and enriching musical experiences, we aim to develop confident, creative and enthusiastic musicians who enjoy expressing themselves through music and appreciate its importance in the wider world

PERSONAL, SOCIAL and
HEALTH EDUCATION (PSHE)

At IQRA Academy, we are committed to supporting the mental health, wellbeing and personal development of every child. We believe that children thrive when they feel happy, safe, confident and emotionally secure, and we aim to equip them with the lifelong skills needed to manage their emotions, build positive relationships and develop resilience.

Our PSE curriculum is delivered through the myHappymind programme - a whole-school, science-backed approach to mental health and wellbeing. myHappymind is designed to help children understand how their brains work and develop habits that support positive mental wellbeing, resilience and self-esteem. The programme is recognised nationally and is supported through research in psychology and neuroscience.

The myHappymind curriculum is taught across five key modules:

• Meet Your Brain – understanding how the brain works and learning strategies to manage emotions
• Celebrate – recognising and celebrating individual character strengths
• Appreciate – developing gratitude and positive thinking
• Relate – building positive relationships and friendships
• Engage – developing resilience, goal-setting and self-esteem

Through weekly lessons and discussions, children learn how to regulate emotions, develop confidence, manage challenges and build healthy relationships. The programme encourages children to use positive language around wellbeing and supports them in becoming reflective, emotionally aware individuals.

PSE is embedded throughout school life and promotes:

• Positive mental health and wellbeing
• Emotional resilience
• Self-confidence and self-esteem
• Healthy relationships and friendships
• Respect, empathy and kindness
• Growth mindset and perseverance

The programme also supports children in understanding the importance of looking after both their mental and physical wellbeing. Through engaging activities, stories and reflection opportunities, pupils are encouraged to develop lifelong habits that will help them flourish both in school and beyond.

At IQRA Academy, we aim to create a caring and supportive environment where every child feels valued, heard and empowered to become the very best version of themselves.

Our academy consulted with parents, children and other stakeholders when developing our Relationships and Health Education Policy and this can be found on our policies page.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)

We value the importance of Physical Education at IQRA Academy and aim to broaden the curriculum to develop every child’s potential to succeed and enjoy an active lifestyle.

To ensure our lessons are effective and provide the right amount of challenge, all of our lessons in Key Stage One and Key Stage Two are led by two qualified sports coaches.

We have two spacious halls for PE. The Key Stage Two playground also has an outdoor gym, climbing frame and a MUGA football pitch for the children to use during their play times. Key Stage One has lots of interactive activities around their playground as well as a climbing-frame and school ambassadors running small games for them to keep active at lunchtime.

At IQRA Academy, we like to provide children with new, adventurous activities through our PE curriculum. 

Year 5 also go swimming each year.

1. Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres: 90%

2. Use a range of strokes effectively: 90%

3. Perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations: 90%

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE)

The RE Curriculum at IQRA Academy aims to develop positive, tolerant, respectful and empathetic individuals who are prepared for future education, employment and as members of their local community and beyond.  By following the agreed Bradford syllabus, we provide pupils with a broad and balanced understanding of the six main religions.  The curriculum is designed to deepen pupils' knowledge and understanding whilst nurturing critical thinking skills through challenging questions on the meaning of life, different beliefs about God and the concepts of right and wrong.   

To support pupils' understanding of different religions, pupils are provided with the opportunity to visit places of worship such as the local mosque, church and synagogue where they can meet and engage with different religious leaders.  In school, pupils can explore and discuss a range of religious artefacts and learn about their significance for the different religions studied.  

Believing and Belonging in West Yorkshire - 2024-29

RE Curriculum, LTP and Progression

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Spanish is not only the world's second-largest language it also improves one’s understanding of English and is a gateway to understanding other European languages. The younger children start learning a second language the easier it is to pick up and knowing a second language can be an invaluable life skill.

Spanish LTP and Progression