Our Curriculum at Wath Victoria 

Vision and Values -At Wath Victoria Primary School, we believe that education is a journey where "Aspirations Soar, Kindness Shines, and Everyone Belongs." Our curriculum is designed to ensure that pupils acquire knowledge, understanding and skills that empower them to achieve their fullest potential and become active, positive citizens in the community. 

 

Curriculum Intent 
Our curriculum aims to provide a broad, balanced, and engaging educational experience that: 

• Promotes Knowledge and Skills: We ensure that pupils acquire essential knowledge and skills across all subjects, aligned with the national curriculum and our school’s ethos. 

• Encourages Personal Development: We focus on developing confident, resilient, and independent individuals through a strong character curriculum, fostering positive citizenship and community contribution. 

• Supports Diverse Needs: Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND, ensuring every pupil is challenged and supported to raise their attainment. ​

Curriculum Structure 

• Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, and Science are taught with a focus on clear progression and mastery, ensuring pupils build foundational knowledge before advancing to more complex concepts. 

• Foundation Subjects: We offer a rich variety of subjects including History, Geography, Art, Music, and Physical Education, with opportunities for cross-curricular links that enhance learning and retention. 

• Character Education: Integrated throughout our cultural champion curriculum and champion qualities, we emphasise values such as kindness, respect, and responsibility, preparing pupils to be active, positive citizens.

Curriculum Implementation 

• Pedagogical Approach: Our teaching methods incorporate evidence-based practises, ensuring effective delivery of the curriculum. We emphasise collaborative learning, critical thinking, creativty and retrieval of key previously learned information.  

• Assessment for Learning: We employ a robust assessment framework to monitor pupil progress, inform teaching practises, and ensure that all pupils are meeting their learning goals. 

• Continuous Professional Development: Our staff engage in ongoing training and coaching to enhance their pedagogical skills, ensuring high-quality teaching across the school. ​

Impact- Curriculum assessment, review and Development 

We use both formative and summative assessment of children to inform future teaching and asses progress.  
We conduct regular reviews of our curriculum to ensure it remains relevant and effective, aligning with national priorities and the aspirations of our pupils. Feedback from pupils, parents, and staff is integral to this process, helping us to continually improve our educational offerings.