Curriculum Overview

At Oxclose Primary Academy we provide a curriculum that enables pupils to deepen knowledge and develop skills, which are transferable both now and in the future. In order to overcome barriers to learning, across our whole curriculum we will ensure: 

• Our curriculum is inclusive for all 
• Our curriculum develop language and vocabulary 
• Our curriculum provides social and emotional support 
• Our curriculum offers opportunities for a wide range of experiences 
• Our curriculum fosters a love of reading while developing essential skills

Curriculum Implementation 

To ensure all pupils have access to the curriculum they are entitled to within our school, for all subjects we expect: 

Within Classrooms

• Access to Quality First Teaching at all times 
• Lessons which are engaging and offer appropriate challenge for all pupils 
• A reading rich environment with engaging texts for all 
• Environments which are accessible and appropriate for the age, and stage for all pupils 
• High expectations of all pupils, both for work and behaviour 
• Nurture a love of knowledge and natural curiosity by asking questions 
• A memory wall which allows pupils to revisit sticky knowledge 
• Development and understanding of vocabulary and language within all lessons 

Curriculum 

• Planning, which is purposeful and bespoke to the pupils within our school 
• Visits and/or visitors each term to promote first hand experiences and improve knowledge of the local area 
• Opportunities to make knowledge and skills link across different curriculum areas 
• Revisiting knowledge and prior learning 
• Make the most of community/local links to enhance subject areas 
• Identify sticky knowledge we want pupils to retain 

For each National Curriculum subject there is a clear understanding of how it will be implemented across the school. Subject implementation statements will identify how individual subjects will be implemented, specifying key elements which are dependent on the specific subject. 

Curriculum IMPACT 

The impact of our curriculum will not only be measured through outcomes but how effectively it enables our pupils to develop into well rounded individuals, who are well equipped for the challenges of life, now and in the future.  

We want to nurture pupils who are confident and competent to talk about a range of subject areas. 

In order to evaluate the effectiveness of our curriculum we will use: 

• Lesson visits 
• Pupils’ work 
• Pupil and staff discussions 
• Assessments to have an increased understanding of pupils’ knowledge and skills