Cultural Capital
Cultural Capital in the Curriculum at William Byrd Primary Academy
Cultural Capital ‘…is the essential knowledge that pupils need to be educated citizens, introducing them to the best that has been thought and said and helping to engender an appreciation of human creativity and achievement.’ (DfE, 2013)
At William Byrd, we aim to expose all children, and particularly the disadvantaged, to cultural experiences and background knowledge that will equip them with cultural knowledge to propel them further in their education, careers and social development; including but not limited to:
- School trips
- The opportunity to learn an instrument
- Exposure to a wide range of books
- Exposure to different types of music including world and classical music
- Develop an understanding of the world by exposing children to experiences and people outside of their usual family and community
Through our curriculum intent, implementation and impact, we ensure that cultural capital is being considered and included. Through our curriculum, extra-curricular provision and wider school strategies, this takes the form of:
- An emphasis on the arts for example, music, art and DT
- Lunchtime clubs
- After school clubs
- Show and tell
- School trips to art galleries and museums
- Instrument tuition
- Intergenerational trips and contact
RECEPTION & KS1
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RECEPTION |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
Reading |
Children are exposed to a range of authors and genres, including inspirational BAME authors (e.g. Floella Benjamin, Maya Angelou, Vashti Harrison, Leila Rashid, Satoshi Kitamura), classic children’s literature (e.g. The Wind in the Willows, The Hobbit, The Secret Garden, Private Peaceful), poetry and historical texts. We also have author workshops and visits and celebrate World Book Day. |
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Windrush |
Captain Cook |
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Writing |
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Traditional Tales |
Traditional Tales |
Maths |
Through maths, children are taught essential knowledge: using money, telling the time, knowing about shapes as well as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Real-life problems are used to show children the validity of their maths knowledge. |
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Science |
Chessington Zoo | Local habitats visit | |
History |
Museums and artefacts |
Royal experience day | |
Geography |
The UK and London |
Coast visit | |
Art |
In art, children study the work of and learn about a wide range of diverse artists past and present, including the Impressionists, Lowry, Holbein, Rizzi, Yinka Shonibare and Barbara Walker. Children are exposed to a variety of cultural art such as Indian art and artists, Still Life, Pop art, Taotie art, Mayan Stelae and works by significant black artists. |
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DT |
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Engineering | Coast visit |
Music |
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World music |
Playing glockenspiel |
PE/Sport |
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Daily Mile |
Daily Mile |
PSHRE |
Digital safety | Road safety – local area walk | |
RE |
We study the major world religions and celebrate community religious festivals in school and through assemblies. We organise trips to local places of worship and invite religious speakers in to school to talk to children. |
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Computing |
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Online safety |
Media |
Personal Development |
5 Guiding Powers focus in lessons and around the school |
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Class sharing assemblies | Class sharing assemblies |
Class sharing assemblies |
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Whole School Events |
Community religious and cultural celebration day |
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Extra-curricular
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Art |
KS2
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YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
Reading |
Children are exposed to a range of authors and genres, including inspirational BAME authors (e.g. Floella Benjamin, Maya Angelou, Vashti Harrison, Leila Rashid, Satoshi Kitamura), classic children’s literature (e.g. The Wind in the Willows, The Hobbit, The Secret Garden, Private Peaceful), poetry and historical texts. We also have author workshops and visits and celebrate World Book Day. |
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Bold Women in |
Michelle Obama |
The Secret Garden |
You are Awesome |
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Writing |
Poetry Traditional Tales |
Poetry |
19C poetry (The Highwayman) |
Kensuke’s Kingdom |
Maths |
Through maths, children are taught essential knowledge: using money, telling the time, knowing about shapes as well as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Real-life problems are used to show children the validity of their maths knowledge. |
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Science |
Workshop | Sound workshop | Science Museum visit London Zoo visit |
Electricity workshop |
History |
Verulamium visit | British Museum visit |
Ancient China |
Maafa |
Geography |
Visit to Lee Valley Regional Park | River and Rowing Museum visit | Sow, grow and farm – school garden |
Ecosystems |
Art |
In art, children study the work of and learn about a wide range of diverse artists past and present, including the Impressionists, Lowry, Holbein, Rizzi, Yinka Shonibare and Barbara Walker. Children are exposed to a variety of cultural art such as Indian art and artists, Still Life, Pop art, Taotie art, Mayan Stelae and works by significant black artists. |
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DT |
Mosaics |
Weaving |
Food packaging |
Textiles |
Music |
Playing glockenspiel |
Playing glockenspiel |
Playing glockenspiel |
Playing glockenspiel |
PE/Sport |
Daily Mile |
Daily Mile |
Daily Mile |
Daily Mile |
PSHRE |
Valuing differences |
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RE |
We study the major world religions and celebrate community religious festivals in school and through assemblies. We organise trips to local places of worship and invite religious speakers in to school to talk to children. |
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Computing |
Media – presenters and co-authors |
Software development |
Cryptography |
Heathrow coding workshop |
Personal Development |
5 Guiding Powers focus in lessons and around the school |
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Class sharing assemblies | Class sharing assemblies |
Class sharing assemblies |
Class sharing assemblies |
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Whole School Events |
Community religious and cultural celebration day |
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Extra-curricular
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Art |