Curriculum Enrichment

At St James' we provide many opportunities to extend our curriculum through visits, talks, experiences and support from within and beyond our community. Below is an overview of the enrichment provided.

	EYFS	Key Stage One
Autumn term	Visit to Stockswood Outdoor Centre- bushcraft, pond dipping, problem solving and woodland activities linked to the habitats theme Den building man day Phunky foods Beebots workshop Bikeability Library visit Visit from Alan from the Beacon- Old toys Visit from a baby and a Grandmother	Theatre visit Visit to Bassenfell Outdoor Christian Centre Den building man day Phunky foods Bikeability Local area fieldwork Visit to the Whinlatter Forest re: habitats Visit from Wildlife Trust/RSPB Museum loans box-toys from the past Visit to Helena Thompson museum Great Fire of London workshop Visit to Brookhole Windermere re: food chains and habitats
Spring term	Road safety talk by the PSCO People who help us- various parents/ members of the community e.g. police dogs, fire service… Humpty Dumpty crime scene Visit to the supermarket Teddy Bears Picnic Planting with the local nursery Visit from a local business- The Hungry Caterpillar- healthy food choices	U Dance Big Sing Gymnastics competition STEM experiments Visit to Stocks Wood Outdoor Centre re: plants Visitors from church to share Jesus’ stories
Summer term	STEM workshop- based on the role of the Civil Engineer and the Three Little Pigs Visit to the aquarium Parent to speak about festival of Holi	Wheelchair basketball Residential visit to Hawse End Local artist: drawing focus/ watercolours Sports week Visits from Grandparents- linked to Whitehaven in the past Visit around the harbour Visit from Titanic survivor (in role from Tullie House, Carlisle) Visit to Beacon Museum Titanic exhibition