Our Programme of Inquiry (POP) shows how learning is organised across Foundation Years and Primary through Units of Inquiry. Each unit connects a Central Idea with Lines of Inquiry, concepts, the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning (ATLs), creating connections across different areas of learning.
Foundation Years explore four Transdisciplinary Themes, while from Year 1 onwards students work across all six.
The six PYP Transdisciplinary Themes
The six Transdisciplinary Themes provide a shared framework for inquiry, allowing students to explore significant ideas and real-world issues beyond traditional subject boundaries.
Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations from local and global perspectives.
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
How The World Works
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
How We Organise Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
Sharing The Planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
Central IdeaThe main understanding explored through each Unit of Inquiry.
Specified and Additional ConceptsThe concepts identified in the 2026–27 Programme of Inquiry.
Approaches to LearningThe ATL skills identified for each Unit of Inquiry.
F3
Foundation 3
Foundation Years only cover 4 themes.
Who we areLearning and growingCentral IdeaLearning about ourselves and our friends helps us grow together.
Lines of Inquiry
Sharing personal stories: Me and my family.
Understanding our feelings: Emotions and expressions
Navigating similarities and differences: Likes and dislikes
Specified Conceptsform, connection
Additional Conceptsinteractions
Learner Profilecaring
Approaches to Learningself-management
How we express ourselvesImagination, creativity, inspirationCentral IdeaThrough inspiration, imagination and creativity we can express thoughts, ideas and feelings.
Lines of Inquiry
Different ways we can express ourselves: Explore different forms of expression: art, music, dance, storytelling, drama.
Imagination can come from various sources: Recognise and explore different sources of inspiration
The role of imagination in creativity: use imagination to create original works of art
Approaches to Learningresearch and thinking skills
How we express ourselvesImagination, creativity, inspirationCentral IdeaEngaging in hands-on exploration and imaginative play allows us to discover and learn about ourselves and the world around us.
Lines of Inquiry
Investigating the world through sensory experiences
Engaging in role-play and imaginative scenarios
Experiences and discoveries to deepen our understanding
Approaches to Learningself-management and social skills
How the world worksPatterns, cycles, systemsCentral IdeaUnderstanding different habitats and the creatures that live in them helps us to care for the natural world.
Lines of Inquiry
Different environments and animals that live there.
Learn about how animals adapt their habitats to suit their climate.
Animal adaptations to different types of habitats due to human influence.
Approaches to Learningcommunication and research skills
F5
Foundation 5
Foundation Years only cover 4 themes.
Who we arePhysical, emotional and spiritual health and well-beingCentral IdeaExploring who we are helps us to connect to others.
Lines of Inquiry
What makes us unique - neurodiversity
Similarities and differences to others
Celebrating/appreciating the diversity all around us (culture)
Specified Conceptsform, perspective, connection
Additional Conceptsculture, diversity, identity
Learner ProfileCaring, open-minded, Principled
Approaches to LearningThinking, Social, Self-Management
Where we are in place and timeCentral IdeaRemains of prehistoric animals and plants help us to understand the past.
Lines of Inquiry
Kinds of dinosaurs and their environment.
How we obtain the information we have about dinosaurs.
Theories on dinosaur extinction.
Specified ConceptsChange and connection
Additional ConceptsCausation, Past, Time, Discovery
Learner ProfileInquirers, reflective
Approaches to LearningResearch and Thinking
How we express ourselvesPersonal, social and cultural modes and practices of communicationCentral IdeaWe communicate for many reasons and in different ways.
Lines of Inquiry
How and why we communicate
Different forms of communication
How communication has grown and changed
Specified ConceptsForm, Perspective.
Additional Conceptsrole, expression, meaning
Learner ProfileRisk taker, Communicator
Approaches to LearningCommunication skills, social skills, thinking skills
How the world worksPatterns, cycles and systemsCentral IdeaAll living things go through a process of change.
Approaches to LearningSocial skills, self-management skills, communication skills
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceEnglishSpanishMaths
Where we are in place and timePeriods, events and artefactsCentral IdeaDiscovery and navigation can help us find locations.
Lines of Inquiry
How we represent place
The places around us
Reasons why people move or go on journeys.
Specified Conceptsfunction, connection
Additional Conceptsgeography, features, time
Learner Profileknowledgeable, thinker.
Approaches to LearningCommunication skills, research skills
Links to Subjects
ScienceSocial ScienceMathsSpanishEnglish
How we express ourselvesPersonal, social and cultural modes and practices of communicationCentral IdeaStorytelling allows us to reflect on our own personality and culture.
Lines of Inquiry
Exploring how different characters view the same events
Seeing ourselves in the stories we read
Similarities and differences between stories from different cultures.
Approaches to LearningThinking skills, social skills
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceScienceEnglishMathsSTEM
Sharing the planetNature, complexity, coexistence and wisdomCentral IdeaRecognising the characteristics of living things allows us to understand how they adapt to their environment.
Lines of Inquiry
Characteristics and classification of animals and plants
Characteristics of Life
Adaptation of animals to their habitat
Specified Conceptschange and form.
Additional Conceptscharacteristics, interactions
Learner Profileknowledgeable, thinkers
Approaches to LearningThinking skills, social skills
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMaths
Y2
Year 2
Who we arePhysical, emotional and spiritual health and well-beingCentral IdeaUnderstanding how our body functions helps us to understand ourselves.
Lines of Inquiry
Major systems in the human body and their purpose
The connection between the systems
Impact of healthy living on the body
Specified Conceptsform, connection
Additional Conceptsinterdependence, systems, measurement, forms relationships.
Learner Profilereflective, knowledgeable
Approaches to LearningThinking skills, research skills
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishSTEMMaths
Where we are in place and timeCommunities, heritage, culture and environmentCentral IdeaExploration helps us find new things and learn about old times and new places.
Lines of Inquiry
Exploring and finding new lands
Reasons for explorations
Specified Conceptschange causation
Additional Conceptschange over time, diversity, culture, development, globalisation.
Learner Profilereflective, risk-takers
Approaches to LearningResearch and Communication Skills
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMaths
How we express ourselvesPersonal, social and cultural modes and practices of communicationCentral IdeaSharing celebrations develops an appreciation of others.
Lines of Inquiry
Different ways people celebrate with light (Exploring the many types of light celebrations around the world)
Where light celebrations come from and how they change. (Looking at the stories and changes behind these celebrations)
How celebrations help people remember who they are (Understanding how traditions keep cultures and families special)
Approaches to LearningSocial skills, research skills, communication skills
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceEnglishSpanishMaths (form)
How the world worksPatterns, cycles and systemsCentral IdeaThe Earth's unique characteristics and position in space create the conditions necessary to support life.
Lines of Inquiry
The Earth’s position impacts life on Earth
The characteristics of Earth compared to other planets
Differences between life on Earth and life in space
Specified Conceptscausation, function
Additional Conceptscharacteristics, geography
Learner Profilethinkers, knowledgeable, inquirers
Approaches to LearningCommunication skills
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMaths
How we organise ourselvesInteractions within and between social and ecological systemsCentral IdeaLearning about the past helps us understand how cities have changed over time.
Approaches to LearningThinking skills, self-management skills
Links to Subjects
STEMEnglishSocial ScienceNatural ScienceMaths
Sharing the planetRights, responsibilities and dignity of allCentral IdeaThe amount of freshwater available is a limited resource that should be shared.
Lines of Inquiry
What are the properties of water?
How does earth help to filter water (water cycle)?
Approaches to LearningCommunication skills, research skills
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMathsSEALMusic
How we express ourselvesIntentions, perceptions, interpretations and responsesCentral IdeaThe arts enable us to express and communicate ideas, thoughts and feelings.
Approaches to LearningSocial skills, thinking skills
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMathsGymSTEMArt
How we organise ourselvesRepresentation, collaboration and decision-makingCentral IdeaEmpathetic design leads to the creation of relevant products and services.
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMathsSpanishGymSTEM
Where we are in place and timeNatural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformationCentral IdeaMigration is a process that impacts living things and places.
Approaches to Learningresearch, communication, self-management.
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMathsSpanishGymSTEM
How we express ourselvesIntentions, perceptions, interpretations and responsesCentral IdeaPeople use the performing arts as a form of artistic expression.
Lines of Inquiry
Different forms of performing art
Features of the performing arts
Sharing beliefs and values through the performing arts
Approaches to Learningcommunication, self-management and social skills.
Links to Subjects
EnglishSpanishDramaArtSTEMMusic
How the world worksDiverse practices, methods and toolsCentral IdeaScientific investigation helps us understand the world around us.
Lines of Inquiry
The processes used in scientific inquiry
Application of scientific principles
The role of evidence in reaching conclusions
Specified Conceptsform, function and connection.
Additional Conceptsprocess, properties and sequence, evidence, variable, causation, proof.
Learner Profileknowledgeable, inquirer.
Approaches to Learningthinking and communication skills.
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMathsSpanishMusicSTEM
How we organise ourselvesApproaches to livelihoods and trade practices: intended and unintended consequencesCentral IdeaMoney plays an important role as a system of exchange in the world.
Lines of Inquiry
How money has developed as a system of exchange (connection)
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMathsSpanishSTEM
Sharing the planetNature, complexity, coexistence and wisdomCentral IdeaMade by class throughout the unit.
The survival of living things depends on the interconnectedness within an ecosystem.
Lines of Inquiry
How physical features and behaviors connect a species to its environment
The interdependence within ecosystems
The impact of human choices on the balance of nature
Specified Conceptsconnection, change, causation.
Additional Conceptscausation, natural/manufactured, adaptation, life and living, diversity, habitat, consequences, resources.
Learner Profileinquirers, communicators
Approaches to LearningSocial and research
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMathsSpanishSTEMMusic
Y5
Year 5
Who we arePhysical, emotional and spiritual health and well-beingCentral IdeaThe human body is an organism that is subject to change.
Approaches to Learningthinking, social and communication skills.
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMathsSpanishSTEMMusic
Where we are in place and timePeriods, events, artefactsCentral IdeaAdvances in space exploration allow us to understand our place in the universe.
Lines of Inquiry
Survival in space.
What drives humans to explore the unknown.
The evolving Universe.
Specified ConceptsCausation, perspective, change
Additional ConceptsMedia, message, point of view, style, System.
Learner Profilerisk-taker, inquirer.
Approaches to LearningResearch skills, Self-Management.
Links to Subjects
Social StudiesNatural ScienceEnglishMaths
How we express ourselvesPersonal, social and cultural modes and practices of communicationCentral IdeaUrban art promotes inclusivity, embraces diversity, and encourages dialogue.
Lines of Inquiry
We use artistic elements to share perspectives and start conversations (perspective, dialogue)
Different forms and styles of urban art (form)
How urban art can reflect and challenge societal issues (function)
Specified Conceptsfunction, perspective, form.
Additional Conceptscommunity, identity, diversity
Learner Profilecaring, open-minded, reflective
Approaches to LearningSocial skills, communication skills and Thinking skills
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceScienceEnglishSpanishArt
How the world worksPatterns, cycles, systems — EXHIBITIONCentral IdeaStudent groups choose the Central Ideas and Lines of Inquiry.
Specified Conceptsstudent chosen
Additional Conceptsstudent chosen
Learner Profilestudent chosen
Approaches to LearningCatalan: Social Skills; STEM: Research Skills; Spanish: Communication; Maths: Thinking; SEAL: Self-Management; Pat: Oral Communication workshop
Links to Subjects
Student chosen
How we organise ourselvesRepresentation, collaboration and decision-makingCentral IdeaUnderstanding the principles of democracy and our responsibilities helps us contribute to a fair and just society.
Lines of Inquiry
Principles and functions of democracy
The creation of a democratic Student Council
Rights and responsibilities as citizens
Specified Conceptsresponsibility, function, system
Approaches to Learningsocial and self-management skills, communication skills.
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMathsSpanishCatalan
Sharing the planetPathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures; rights, responsibilities and dignity of allCentral IdeaThe choices we make every day about how we use energy impact our environment and our lives.
Approaches to LearningThinking, self-management and research skills.
Links to Subjects
Social ScienceNatural ScienceEnglishMathsSpanishSTEMGym
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