Curriculum

Our school, our curriculum

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Lower Heath CE Primary School Long Term Planning Pathway – Cycle A

Lower Heath CE Primary School Long Term Planning Pathway – Cycle B

At Lower Heath CE Primary School and Nursery, our curriculum is designed to enable every child to flourish, achieve their ambitions and “let their light shine.” Rooted in our Christian values of love, respect, faith, fellowship and thankfulness, our curriculum nurtures the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Intent

Our curriculum is driven by our school vision and shaped by three core principles:

• Inclusivity – Every child is valued and supported to become a successful learner, confident individual and responsible citizen.
• Excellence – Through challenge and support, children overcome barriers and pursue excellence in all they do.
• Ambition – Our curriculum reflects our local, national and global context, encouraging children to think beyond themselves and aspire to make a difference.

We aim to provide a curriculum that is:

• Broad, balanced, and engaging
• Rich in vocabulary and conceptual understanding
• Underpinned by our Golden Thread of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB)

Children are encouraged to be courageous advocates, critical thinkers and compassionate individuals who understand their place in the world and their power to shape it.

Implementation

Our curriculum is delivered through high-quality teaching and a wide range of learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity and enjoyment. Key features include:

• Subject-Specific Vocabulary: Carefully mapped progression documents ensure vocabulary is explicitly taught, modelled and revisited across all subjects.
• Knowledge Organisers: These outline essential knowledge and concepts, supporting long-term memory and deepening understanding.
• Enrichment Opportunities: From in-school workshops, trips to the city or to the seaside, residential trips and outdoor learning in our Forest School, children experience a rich and varied curriculum.
• Outdoor Learning: Regular sessions in Allwood World, our forest area, promote resilience, independence and holistic development for all our children.
• Daily Physical Activity: Our Daily 15 supports physical and mental wellbeing, alongside a strong PE offer recognised by the School Games Gold Kite Mark.
• Creative and Cultural Learning: Music Heroes provide instrumental lessons, and children engage in art, drama and performance across the year.

Our curriculum is inclusive and responsive, ensuring all children—regardless of background or need—can access and enjoy learning.

Impact

We measure the success of our curriculum through:

• Pupil Outcomes: Children achieve well across subjects and demonstrate strong progress.
• Pupil Voice: Children articulate their learning confidently, using subject-specific vocabulary and showing deep understanding.
• Personal Development: Pupils show resilience, empathy and a strong sense of identity and belonging.
• Spiritual Growth: Through daily worship and reflection, children develop spiritually and live out our Christian values.
• Preparation for Life: Our children leave Lower Heath as curious, capable and compassionate individuals, ready to contribute positively to society.