Our Curriculum

At Hullavington CE Primary and Nursery School, we believe that every child deserves an ambitious, engaging and inspiring education. Our curriculum is designed to help every child flourish, develop a love of learning and acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed, both now and in the future.

We want our children to leave Hullavington as confident, curious and independent learners who are proud of who they are, respectful of others and ready to make a positive contribution to the world around them.

Our curriculum is underpinned by our school vision:

One Team. Working Together. Learning Together. Succeeding Together.

Our Christian values of trust, respect, friendship, honesty, kindness and perseverance are woven throughout school life. We want every child to feel valued, included and supported, recognising that everyone has something special to contribute to our school community.

What do we want our children to learn?

We provide a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that enables all children to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to achieve their potential.

We know our children as individuals and recognise that they bring different experiences, strengths and needs to their learning. Our curriculum is designed to provide appropriate support and challenge so that every child can succeed, regardless of their starting point.

We aim to:

Develop a love of learning, curiosity and a desire to discover more.
Provide rich opportunities to acquire and remember essential knowledge and develop skills progressively.
Build confidence, independence, resilience and a willingness to embrace challenges.
Develop communication, collaboration, creativity and problem-solving skills.
Promote respect, tolerance, kindness and an understanding of the wider world.
Provide memorable experiences that broaden children's horizons and develop their cultural capital.
Prepare children for the next stage of their education and for life beyond primary school.

Above all, we want our children to develop ambition, believe in themselves and understand that learning is a lifelong journey.

How do we deliver our curriculum?

Our curriculum is underpinned by high expectations, effective teaching and a commitment to ensuring that all children are actively engaged in their learning.

The National Curriculum provides the foundation for our curriculum, which we have developed to reflect the needs, interests and experiences of our children and the community we serve.

Learning is carefully planned and sequenced so that children build on what they already know, make connections between different areas of learning and develop a secure understanding over time.

Across the curriculum, we place importance on:

Strong foundations: Developing essential knowledge and skills in reading, writing and mathematics so that children can access the wider curriculum with confidence.
Explicit teaching and modelling: Making learning clear through explanation, demonstration, guided practice and opportunities for children to apply their understanding independently.
Progression: Ensuring that knowledge and skills build progressively from Nursery through to Year 6, with opportunities to revisit, practise and consolidate learning.
Challenge and support: Providing appropriate scaffolding, support and stretch so that all children can achieve and make progress.
Meaningful connections: Creating opportunities for children to make links across subjects and apply their learning in different contexts.
Engagement and enjoyment: Bringing learning to life through practical activities, discussion, investigation, educational visits, visitors and memorable experiences.

For many foundation subjects, we use a topic-based approach to provide meaningful contexts for learning and opportunities to make connections across the curriculum. Where appropriate, we link learning in English, mathematics and RE to these themes, while ensuring that each subject retains its own identity and carefully planned progression.

We recognise that successful learning depends on children feeling safe, happy and confident. We therefore place great importance on emotional wellbeing, positive relationships and creating an environment where children feel able to ask questions, take risks, learn from mistakes and celebrate success.

Our extensive school grounds and outdoor learning opportunities, including Forest School, further enrich our curriculum and provide valuable opportunities for children to learn beyond the classroom.

We also enhance learning through extra-curricular activities, sporting opportunities, educational visits, residential experiences and visitors to school. These experiences help children develop confidence, independence, teamwork and an understanding of the world beyond their immediate surroundings.

What difference does our curriculum make?

We want the impact of our curriculum to be seen not only in children's academic achievements but also in their confidence, character, attitudes and readiness for the next stage of their education.

We assess children's learning in a variety of ways, including questioning, observation, discussion, assessment activities and the work they produce. This helps teachers understand what children know and remember, identify any gaps in learning and plan appropriate next steps.

We also value the views and experiences of our children, parents, staff and governors. Through pupil voice, feedback and regular curriculum evaluation, we continually reflect on the quality and impact of our provision.

Ultimately, we want children to leave Hullavington:

With secure foundations in reading, writing and mathematics.
With a broad body of knowledge and skills across the curriculum.
As confident, independent and resilient learners.
With a sense of curiosity and a genuine enjoyment of learning.
As kind, respectful and responsible members of their community.
Feeling proud of their achievements and excited about their future.

By providing an ambitious curriculum, delivered with care, enthusiasm and high expectations, we aim to bring out the very best in every child.

Find Out More

The following pages provide further information about our individual subject curriculums, including the knowledge and skills children develop as they progress through our school.

If you would like to find out more about our curriculum, please contact our Headteacher through the school office. We would be very happy to answer any questions you may have.