Curriculum Intent
Principles
Learning is a change to long-term memory. To this end, our aim is to ensure that our children experience a wide breadth of study and will have committed to their long-term memory an ambitious body of procedural and semantic knowledge (knowledge and skills).
Curriculum drivers shape our curriculum breadth. They are derived from an exploration of the backgrounds of our children, our beliefs about high quality education and our values.
Cultural capital gives our children the vital background knowledge required to be informed and thoughtful members of our community who understand and believe in British Values.
Big Ideas
Big Ideas capture the essential understanding learners need in order to progress—they act as a gateway to further learning.
Milestones
These are the goals that the children should reach to show that they are meeting the expectations of our curriculum.
Assessment
We assess outcomes through tasks embedded within our planning. These tasks enable us to evaluate how well pupils have understood the content taught and importantly, the depth of their knowledge and understanding.
We use recall quizzes known as 'Flashback Four' and 'Exit Quiz' in every lesson to provide regular opportunities to check pupils’ knowledge, understanding and retention. These formative assessment strategies help teachers identify misconceptions, address gaps and adapt teaching accordingly.
Alongside ongoing formative assessment and AfL (Assessment for Learning) techniques, we use summative assessments to evaluate pupils’ learning and progress over time. Together, these approaches provide a clear picture of what pupils know, understand and can apply.
If you wish to find out more about our curriculum, please contact us.