At East Boldon Juniors, we are incredibly proud of our rich and exciting curriculum, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our carefully planned learning schemas ensure that knowledge and skills are built progressively across subjects, offering every child the opportunity to thrive. We invite you to explore our curriculum pages, where you’ll find detailed plans and overviews that showcase the breadth and depth of our teaching. And for a bit of fun, why not put your knowledge to the test with our end-of-term quizzes? They're a great way to see just how much you’ve learned!
At East Boldon Junior School, the intent of the English curriculum is to develop articulate, confident, and creative communicators. Through a rich and diverse range of literature, pupils are encouraged to explore language, understand different perspectives, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Our teaching nurtures fluent readers, expressive writers, and attentive listeners who can express themselves clearly and effectively.
Our English CurriculumAt our school, the intent of the Mathematics curriculum is to develop confident, curious, and resilient mathematicians. We aim to provide all pupils with a deep understanding of mathematical concepts through a mastery approach that promotes fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving. Our curriculum is designed to help children make connections between mathematical ideas and apply their knowledge to real-life situations.
Our Maths CurriculumAt East Boldon Junior School our aim is to be the best Scientists that we can be by challenging pupils to develop a complex knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics but also adopt a broad range of skills in working scientifically and beyond. We value our school family and ensure that our Science curriculum is inclusive and meaningful so all pupils may experience the joy of science and make associations between their science learning and their lives outside the classroom. By creating these opportunities in Science, we encourage pupils to prepare to be challenged and appreciate how new knowledge and skills can be fundamental to solving arising global challenges.
Our Science CurriculumAt East Boldon Junior School, we are very proud of our creative curriculum as it is designed to give pupils every opportunity to develop their ability, nurture their talent and interests, express their ideas and thoughts about the world, as well as learn about art and artists across cultures and through history. We value each child as an individual and ask them to use Art and Design to share their own unique understanding of the world. We want our children to be the best they can be. In Art and Design, we endeavour to ensure our students are resilient in their approach and are not afraid to make mistakes.
Our Art CurriculumAt East Boldon Junior School, computing is taught by providing a rich, engaging curriculum tailored to equip our pupils with the digital skills they need for the future. Rooted in our school values, we encourage children to be ready to learn by embracing new technologies, be prepared to be challenged through problem-solving and coding tasks, be responsible for our actions by understanding online safety, and be kind to our school family through respectful digital communication. Our approach reflects the social and geographical context of our community, ensuring children grow up digitally literate in an increasingly connected world. Computing at EBJ has been carefully developed to meet the needs of our learners, fostering confidence and creativity in a supportive environment, and is unique in how it combines national curriculum aims with our school’s ethos and locality.
Our Computing CurriculumIn Design and Technology, we empower students to become the best they can be by developing their creativity, practical skills and problem-solving abilities. Through real-world challenges, collaborative projects, and reflective practice, students will build resilience, take responsibility, embrace challenges and thrive as part of a team. Making things, testing ideas, and solving problems develops a sense of achievement and builds self-confidence. We teach through open-ended tasks and problem-solving situations that encourage students to think critically, ask questions, and come up with innovative solutions. Our approach not only builds technical and practical skills but also nurtures personal growth - preparing students to be the best they can be in school and beyond.
Our DT CurriculumAt East Boldon Junior School, our Geography curriculum is rooted in passion, curiosity, and a strong belief that every child can be the best they can be. We celebrate our unique coastal location by giving children real opportunities to explore and connect with the world around them, building a deep understanding of place, people and planet. Geography at EBJ is inclusive and empowering: it promotes resilience, critical thinking, and a sense of global responsibility. Our children leave us as confident, compassionate learners, inspired to ask big questions, protect their environment, and embrace the diversity of our ever-changing world.
Our Geography CurriculumWe are proud of our approach to teaching History at East Boldon Junior School as it is designed to give pupils equal opportunities to allow them to think and write as historians, inspire children’s curiosity of the past, helps children understand their place in the world and challenge them to make sense of the similarities and differences in human experiences across time and place.
Our History CurriculumAt East Boldon Junior School, the intent of our MFL curriculum is to foster a lifelong love of language learning, empowering pupils to be the best that we can be through the development of key communication skills, cultural awareness, and global understanding. We aim to build confident, independent learners who are not afraid to make mistakes, recognising that resilience is a vital part of language acquisition. By encouraging curiosity, perseverance, and self-expression, we equip our pupils with the tools they need to thrive both in the classroom and in the wider world, promoting independence in their learning journey and resilience in overcoming linguistic challenges.
Our MFL CurriculumAt East Boldon Junior School, we believe that music is a powerful tool for self-expression, creativity, and personal growth. Our music curriculum is designed to inspire every child to be the best that they can be, encouraging them to explore their individual talents and develop a lifelong appreciation for music. Whether singing, playing an instrument, or working collaboratively, our aim is to nurture well-rounded individuals who find joy and purpose in music.
Our Music CurriculumAt East Boldon Junior School, our aim in PE is to create opportunities for our children to take risks and step out of one’s comfort zone, as the only way to fail is to not to try at all. Providing these opportunities will build resilience, ensuring we can develop the skills to deal with challenges and perceived failures. Above all, we want to ensure all our children enjoy Physical Education and Sport. Developing a life-long love of being physically active, experiencing the collaboration of working with others, and showcasing the values of kindness in all that we do, are all values we want to instill in our young sports people.
Our PE CurriculumAt EBJ, the wellbeing of our children is at the heart of everything we do. Through our PSHE and RHE lessons, we aim to equip them with the skills to manage their emotions, develop self-regulation strategies, and express their needs effectively. We provide regular opportunities for pupils to explore real-life scenarios and experiences, helping them build resilience and emotional awareness.
Our PSHE and Relationships CurriculumAt East Boldon Junior School, we are very proud of our Religious Education curriculum, as it is designed to give pupils every opportunity to develop deep thinkers who are open-minded about religion and worldviews. Our Religious and Worldview curriculum is relevant to all pupils, reflecting and preparing them for life in modern Britain.
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