Curriculum

Curriculum Intent

At Britannia Community Primary School, our curriculum is rooted in our motto “Every child matters, every moment counts.” In line with Department for Education (DfE) curriculum guidance and the National Curriculum, we are committed to providing a high-quality, ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all pupils to achieve their best and develop as confident, resilient and compassionate individuals.

Our curriculum is designed to be broad, balanced and coherent, ensuring pupils gain essential knowledge, skills and understanding across all subject areas while also nurturing their social, emotional, physical and spiritual development. It promotes high expectations for all learners and reflects our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Through our curriculum, we aim to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain by embedding the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. We strive to develop pupils who are articulate, curious, reflective and well-prepared for the next stages of their education and beyond.

Curriculum Implementation

Curriculum Design and Structure

Our curriculum is built upon the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum and supported by effective Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development. Learning is carefully sequenced to ensure clear progression of knowledge and skills from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to the end of Key Stage 2.

  • Core subjects (English, Mathematics, Phonics and Reading) are taught daily.
  • Science is taught weekly.
  • Foundation subjects RE, Music, Spanish (in KS2), Computing, and PSHE are taught weekly. History/ Geography and Art/DT are taught in alternating half terms either weekly or through a blocked approach to allow for depth, immersion and secure knowledge retention.
  • Children recieve 2 PE sessions each week.
  • PSHE and Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) are delivered in line with DfE statutory guidance, supporting pupils’ wellbeing, safety and personal development.

Teaching and Learning

High-quality teaching is central to our curriculum delivery. Teachers:

  • Plan lessons that are inclusive and responsive to the needs of all learners.
  • Use a range of teaching strategies, including retrieval practice, discussion, practical experiences and the effective use of technology.
  • Make meaningful cross-curricular links to help pupils connect and apply their learning.
  • Introduce units with engaging ‘wow’ moments to stimulate curiosity and motivation.

We promote sticky knowledge through regular review, vocabulary development, quizzes and recap activities to ensure learning is retained over time.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

All pupils are supported to access the full curriculum. Appropriate adaptations and reasonable adjustments are made to meet individual needs, including:

  • Targeted interventions for pupils who need additional support.
  • Appropriate challenge and enrichment opportunities for pupils who are most able.
  • Small-group and one-to-one support delivered by trained teaching assistants, which supplements high-quality classroom teaching.

Professional Development and Leadership

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for staff is prioritised to ensure strong subject knowledge and effective pedagogy. Subject leaders play a key role in curriculum development, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring consistency, progression and high standards across the school.

Enrichment and Wider Opportunities

Our curriculum is enhanced through:

  • Extra-curricular clubs and activities
  • Educational visits and visitors
  • Opportunities to participate in local and national events

These experiences broaden pupils’ horizons, build cultural capital and support personal development.

Partnership with Parents and the Community

We value strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community. We:

  • Share curriculum information through newsletters, the school website and workshops.
  • Seek feedback from pupils and parents to inform curriculum development.
  • Plan learning that reflects and celebrates our local area, history and community.
  • Encourage family and community involvement through volunteering and collaborative projects.

 

Curriculum Impact

The impact of our curriculum is monitored through ongoing assessment, pupil voice, work scrutiny and outcomes data. As a result of our well-planned and effectively delivered curriculum, we expect that:

  • Pupils make good or better progress from their starting points.
  • Pupils demonstrate secure knowledge, skills and vocabulary across the curriculum.
  • Pupils show positive attitudes to learning, resilience and independence.
  • Pupils are kind, respectful and responsible members of the school and wider community.
  • Pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of their education and for life in modern Britain.

Our curriculum ensures that all children are given the opportunity to flourish, achieve their potential and develop into confident, capable and caring individuals who are ready to contribute positively to society.