Theme overviews outline the full curriculum coverage linked to the new national curriculum objectives. It includes ‘essential knowledge’, plus ideas for ways to ‘launch’, ‘explore’, ‘energise’ and ‘celebrate’ the themes. Included within each overview are links to all areas of the curriculum, ideas for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and assessment opportunities.

The overview sheets also provide ideas and guidance for developing English, maths and science skills within each theme.