Curriculum

Intent

What we want children to learn and why

At Waingroves Primary School, our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive and firmly rooted in our school and local community. It is designed to ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to achieve, feel that they belong and thrive, regardless of their background, starting point or individual needs.

Our curriculum sets out the essential knowledge, skills and vocabulary that we want every child to learn and remember at each stage of their education. It enables pupils to develop confidence, independence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.

We have carefully planned a broad and balanced curriculum in which all subjects are valued and contribute to pupils’ academic achievement, personal development and understanding of the wider world. Learning is coherently sequenced so that pupils build on what they already know, make meaningful connections and develop secure, long-term understanding.

Our curriculum aims to:

Develop confident, curious, creative and resilient learners who are proud of their achievements.
Encourage every child to Think. Do. Achieve.
Provide rich knowledge and meaningful cultural capital, widening pupils’ experiences beyond their immediate community.
Ensure that every pupil feels safe, valued and included as part of the Waingroves family.
Promote the Embark values of Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success.
Develop kind, respectful and responsible pupils who make a positive contribution to school and the wider community.
Prepare pupils for the next stage of their education and for life in modern Britain.

This reflects Waingroves’ belief that everyone has the right to learn and achieve success within a warm and caring environment.

Implementation

How we teach the curriculum

At Waingroves Primary School, our curriculum is delivered through high-quality teaching, consistent classroom practice and strong professional collaboration.

Teachers use secure subject knowledge to explain new learning clearly, build on pupils’ prior knowledge and quickly identify and address misconceptions.

Knowledge is taught in a clear and logical sequence, enabling pupils to make meaningful connections within and across subjects.
Teachers use assessment purposefully to check pupils’ understanding and adapt their teaching where needed.
Lessons include regular opportunities for pupils to practise, revisit, recall and apply their learning, supporting long-term retention.
Carefully selected resources, practical experiences, educational visits and opportunities for learning beyond the classroom enrich pupils’ understanding.
Pupils are encouraged to ask questions, think independently, work collaboratively and take pride in their learning.
Subject leaders monitor their areas of responsibility and support staff to develop strong subject knowledge and consistent practice.

We ensure that:

All pupils can access a broad and balanced curriculum, including pupils with SEND and those who may be disadvantaged.
Teaching is adaptive and appropriately scaffolded so that every pupil can succeed without expectations being lowered.
Pupils receive appropriate support and challenge based on their individual starting points and needs.
Classrooms are calm, positive, safe and purposeful places in which pupils are ready to learn.
Consistent routines and high expectations help pupils become engaged, responsible and independent learners.
Positive relationships between school, families and the wider community support pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing.
Pupils have opportunities to learn about the world beyond their immediate experiences and appreciate different people, places and cultures.

Impact

The difference our curriculum makes

At Waingroves Primary School, the impact of our curriculum can be seen in the knowledge, confidence, independence and success of our pupils over time.

Through our curriculum, pupils:

Know more and remember more, building secure knowledge across all subjects.
Make strong progress from their individual starting points.
Use appropriate subject-specific knowledge, skills and vocabulary.
Apply their learning confidently and independently in different situations.
Demonstrate curiosity, resilience, creativity and a positive attitude towards learning.
Understand how their learning connects across subjects and relates to the wider world.
Show respect, kindness and responsibility towards others.
Feel safe, valued and proud to belong to the Waingroves community.
Are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

The impact of our curriculum is evaluated through assessment, pupils’ work, conversations with pupils, lesson visits and reviews of curriculum planning and delivery. This helps us celebrate strengths, identify areas for further development and ensure that the curriculum continues to meet the needs of all pupils.

Ultimately, our curriculum ensures that every child at Waingroves Primary School is supported to Think. Do. Achieve. Pupils leave us as confident, capable and independent learners, equipped with the knowledge, skills and personal qualities they need to succeed in the next stage of their education and in later life.

Click here to access to Reception 2026-27 Long Term Plan

Y1 2026-27 Long Term Plan