Our curriculum focuses on five key areas:

1. To bring out the best in each individual child to enable them to achieve their fullest potential
2. To develop resilient learners who embrace challenge and have effective problem solving skills
3. To develop proficient and effective communicators who have strong oracy skills needed for the 21st century
4. To promote equality and diversity to ensure all children understand life in Modern Britain and beyond
5. For all children to become environmental ambassadors by caring for the world around them and promoting sustainability.

Our highly skilled Early Years team deliver a broad and balanced curriculum which enables children to develop the foundational skills and knowledge needed for their future learning. The Early Years curriculum is underpinned by the principles of the EYFS, which involves embracing each unique child and supporting them on their learning journey. This is achieved through encouraging positive relationships in an enabling environment with play-based learning at its core. Early reading, writing and mathematics are entwined across all areas of the EYFS curriculum to provide a holistic education that ensures children develop into well-rounded individuals ready for a smooth transition into Year 1.

Learning and development is supported by enriching indoor and outdoor learning opportunities where children participate in child-initiated and adult-led activities. Our school’s strong moral values ensure that children quickly learn the importance of self-respect, being courteous and kind; enabling them to build friendships and positive relationships with adults and peers.

Supported by a highly skilled team of Teachers and Teaching Assistants, learning in Years 1 and 2 goes beyond the National Curriculum. Teaching sessions are delivered to a high standard and include daily English and Maths practice. Other stimulating topics are taught through History, Geography, Science, Art, Design and Technology and PSHE sessions which encourage children to research, ask questions, problem solve and to be curious learners. The curriculum is supplemented with exciting and enriching specialist lessons such as PE, Music, Art and French.

Pupils engage in an array of enrichment opportunities outside the classroom including an abundance of clubs, trips, workshops and visiting speakers. Pupils also have use of our local environment to support their learning. The children develop a better understanding of their own talents and interests, take pride in their achievements, and gain wider roles in the school community. Children are supported to become more independent as they prepare to transition into Year 3. They are also encouraged to be reflective learners with a growth mindset who embrace challenges whilst developing an understanding that success comes from hard work, persistence and resilience.