Curriculum Statements of intent, implementation and impact

Our curriculum intent is driven by the need to prepare our children for their educational journey, enabling them to be ready for life in a society in which they will thrive.

Through high quality teaching of the National Curriculum, our ambitious and coherently sequenced programmes of study for each subject provide appropriate subject knowledge, relevant skills and understanding that progress throughout each subject and every year so that children can reach and exceed their potential.

We are committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with SEND and those who are disadvantaged, have full access to the same ambitious curriculum. We have high expectations for every learner and do not lower ambition for any group. Instead, teaching is adapted to remove barriers to learning so that all pupils can achieve the intended outcomes of our curriculum.

It will:

• Provide challenge for all
• Support children to push their own boundaries
• Encourage curiosity and a passion to learn
• Equip children with a diverse and rich vocabulary
• Provide a set of values to prepare them for life beyond our school
• Develop the behaviours learners need to succeed
• Motivate children by planning purposeful activities which allow them to share their learning with an authentic audience

In addition to this, it is our intent to ensure that our curriculum goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that our children are exposed to the richest and most varied opportunities that we can provide.

In summary, the intent of our curriculum is to:

• Cater for every child
• Challenge for all
• Prepare for future learning
• Succeed

Please visit the curriculum subject pages for more details about the content of each curriculum subject. If you have further queries which go beyond the information included on these pages, please contact the curriculum subject lead via carclazesecretary@car.celtrust.org.

 

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          Curriculum Implement

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At Carclaze Community Primary School, our curriculum is implemented through high-quality teaching, consistent approaches and careful sequencing to ensure that pupils build knowledge and skills over time.

Teachers deliver the National Curriculum through well-structured programmes of study that are coherently planned from Reception to Year 6. Learning is broken down into manageable steps, with regular opportunities to revisit prior learning so that knowledge is embedded and retained in pupils’ long-term memory.

Teaching is adapted to meet the needs of all pupils. This ensures that all learners, including those with SEND and those who are disadvantaged, can access the same ambitious curriculum. Adaptation may include the use of models and representations, pre-teaching of key vocabulary, scaffolding, targeted adult support and carefully planned opportunities for challenge.

Across the curriculum, teachers promote rich vocabulary, high-quality talk and purposeful learning experiences. Pupils are encouraged to communicate their thinking, persevere with challenge and take pride in their learning. Learning is further enriched through experiences beyond the classroom, allowing pupils to apply their knowledge and skills in meaningful and authentic contexts.

Assessment is used to support learning and inform teaching. Teachers use ongoing formative assessment to identify misconceptions, adapt lessons and provide timely support. Where additional support is needed, pupils may receive short-term, targeted interventions that align closely with classroom learning and are reviewed regularly for impact.

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    Curriculum Impact

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The impact of our curriculum is that pupils at Carclaze develop the knowledge, skills, vocabulary and behaviours they need to succeed at each stage of their education and beyond.

Pupils make strong progress from their starting points and are increasingly able to recall and apply what they have learned. They demonstrate confidence, resilience and curiosity, and are motivated to engage with challenge across the curriculum.

Our inclusive approach ensures that all pupils, including those with SEND and those who are disadvantaged, achieve well. These pupils access the same curriculum as their peers and are supported to overcome barriers to learning so that they can meet the intended outcomes.

Impact is monitored through a range of approaches, including:

ongoing formative assessment in lessons

monitoring of pupils’ work and learning over time

pupil voice and learning conversations

summative assessments at key points to measure progress and attainment.

By the time pupils leave Carclaze Community Primary School, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education. They leave with a strong foundation of knowledge, a rich vocabulary, positive attitudes to learning and the confidence to thrive in the wider world.