Curriculum
Curriculum Overview
Rationale For Our Curriculum
At Springdale Primary School, our aim is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that enables every child to reach their full potential and experience a wide range of educational opportunities, regardless of their starting point or circumstances.
We believe that context is not destiny—every child can succeed when given the right support and high expectations. Our curriculum is built on strong foundations in core knowledge and essential skills, ensuring pupils develop the confidence and competence needed for future learning.
Using the National Curriculum guidelines, we have designed a curriculum that is relevant, engaging, and exciting, with clear progression in both skills and knowledge across all subjects. This approach prepares our pupils not only for the next stage of education but for life beyond school..
Intent
An important principle of our curriculum design is that it reflects the interests and values of our school community—children, staff, parents—and connects to wider national and global contexts. The curriculum is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains fit for purpose and responsive to change.
At the heart of all teaching and learning is our commitment to developing independent, resilient, inspired, and motivated life-long learners, equipped with a sense of responsibility as future citizens. We prioritise mental health and well-being, providing resources and support to meet pupils’ needs effectively. We want our children to develop a love of learning that extends beyond the school gate.
Our curriculum is built on strong foundations of key knowledge and essential skills, ensuring clear progression across all subjects. Teachers plan highly engaging learning opportunities matched to pupils’ starting points, with frequent chances to apply skills across subjects—for example, using pie charts from maths in science investigations or Venn diagrams in English comprehension.
Implementation
At Springdale Primary School, our curriculum is delivered through high-quality teaching and learning that ensures strong foundations in core knowledge and essential skills, while fostering curiosity and a love of learning.
Teachers plan engaging, well-structured lessons that build on pupils’ prior knowledge and are carefully sequenced to ensure clear progression across all subjects. Learning is adapted to meet the needs of all pupils, with targeted support and challenge so that every child can succeed, whatever their starting point.
We embed key skills across the curriculum, providing opportunities for pupils to apply learning in different contexts—for example, using mathematical skills in science investigations or applying reading strategies in history.
Our approach prioritises mental health and well-being, creating a safe and supportive environment where pupils feel confident to take risks and develop resilience. Regular assessment informs teaching and ensures gaps are addressed promptly.
The curriculum is enriched through educational visits, themed days, and links with the wider community, making learning relevant and exciting. Staff receive ongoing professional development to maintain high standards and innovative practice.
Impact
Assessment at Springdale Primary School measures both skills progression and content knowledge, ensuring pupils build strong foundations for future learning. Our curriculum has a clear ambition for high achievement for all pupils, irrespective of background or starting point.
This impact is demonstrated in three key areas:
1. Standards
Children make strong progress and attain in line with or above national expectations.
Pupils are given opportunities to achieve greater depth across subjects.
Assessment evidence shows that knowledge and skills are embedded throughout the curriculum.
Children are confident, successful learners who demonstrate our school’s learning values and make informed choices about their learning.
2. Personal Development
Pupils consistently demonstrate the “Springdale SHINE values” in their learning and behaviour.
Children make choices that ensure their safety and well-being.
Pupils contribute positively to the school and local community, showing respect, responsibility, and empathy.
3. Love of Learning
Children leave Springdale as motivated, independent, and resilient learners, ready for the next stage of education.
They show curiosity and enthusiasm, reflecting our commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning.
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