Curriculum Gateways Rationale:

Within the Gosforth Schools Trust (GST), transition from Year 4 to Year 5 marks a critical juncture in a child's educational journey.

To ensure an effective progression and smooth transition between first and middle school, it is crucial to have established clear curriculum end-points that delineate the knowledge, skills, and competencies pupils should attain by the end of Year 4.

Our Curriculum Gateways document has been established and agreed through effective collaboration between the GST’s 9 first schools and 2 middle schools. Leaders at all levels, including middle leaders and subject specialists, have contributed to the design and implementation of this document.