Curriculum Overview

At Bushmead Primary School, in line with our values and mission statement, we offer a balanced curriculum that is broad and builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills of all children, whatever their starting points. As they progress through each Key Stage. We incorporate the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum and other experiences and opportunities which best meet the learning and developmental needs of the pupils in our school. The aim is for all pupils to have the skills to be successful, independent and motivated learners in readiness for their next stage of education.

Pupils are still working on the Early Learning Goals of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum as they enter Year 1. There is a period in the Autumn Term where the majority of children progress to the National Curriculum. Throughout this period and beyond all children are still developing their phonic knowledge through the Little Handle Programme developing their fluency in reading through the Daily Supported Reading Programme.

The National Curriculum is delivered using an integrated topic approach and assessed using SIMS and NTS as a basis to ensure coverage and progression throughout the school.

The more able are challenged further in their learning and children who find aspects of their learning more difficult are appropriately supported so that they too are enabled to experience success. National requirements and school requirements are mapped out as a whole school and then individual year groups plan the curriculum for their pupils accordingly. The curriculum is underpinned by the school’s values, Ready, Respectful and Safe which are taught on their own and through other areas of the curriculum, including assemblies. The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our pupils and their understanding of the core values of our society are woven through the curriculum.

Specialist teachers and instructors support music and physical education. All subject leaders are given training and opportunity to keep developing their own subject knowledge, skills and understanding so they can support curriculum development and their colleagues throughout the school. Theme weeks, whole school activities and opportunities within and outside school all enrich and develop the children’s learning providing children with the cultural capital to become well rounded individuals. After school clubs and events extend these opportunities further. Additional whole school programmes and approaches support quality teaching and learning and the school is well resourced in terms of learning materials, books and technology.

Pupils have opportunities to share their learning with each other, their parents and carers and other learners through school-based and external exhibitions, performances, competitions and events involving other schools. Developing their independence and motivation as learners and their sense of responsibility as future citizens is at the heart of all our teaching and learning.

If you require any further information regarding our school curriculum please contact the school office  who will be happy to help you.

At Bushmead Primary School, all teachers are responsible for providing an inclusive curriculum that is differentiated for those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). We have high expectations for all pupils and are committed to ensuring our curriculum complies with the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. 

Our inclusion statement emphasises the importance of providing an inclusive learning environment for all pupils including those with SEND. Additional information on this can be found in our SEND provision area on our website, Special Educational Needs Information Report and our Equality area on our website  Equality Information

Subject Area Curriculum 

Reading   Writing    Maths     Science     Computing     Geography     History    Art     Design & Technology    PE     Music    Languages     PSHE     RE

​Curriculum Maps

At the beginning of each term, teachers provide a curriculum map to all children and their parents  which is sent out electronically or on paper as required. These maps give details of what the class will be learning throughout the term in all subjects, and can be found on the individual class pages and also below.