Nurturing, Supporting, Believing, Achieving 

Curriculum Aims

We always instil aspiration and a love of learning in every child, empowering them to reach their full potential through positive learning experiences and cultural capital, giving them the knowledge and skills they need to achieve well. We believe that every child, regardless of background, starting point or additional need, deserves equitable access to success and a genuine sense of belonging within our school community.

Our curriculum is carefully designed to meet the needs of the children of Drighlington Primary School and ensure that their skills and knowledge develop and grow in a sequential way as they move through school, revisiting concepts to consolidate their learning. Our constant aim is to spark enthusiasm for learning and a real sense of pleasure from achievement. Teaching is responsive and adaptive so that barriers to learning are identified early and addressed quickly, ensuring that all pupils can participate fully and achieve well.

 

 

Our strong knowledge of our children means that we design a curriculum which fills gaps in their skills, language and experiences. We engage children in their learning by making links to the interests, passions and values of their community. Our approach ensures that we cover all statutory aspects of the National Curriculum and comply fully with duties in the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 by making learning accessible, inclusive and ambitious for all.

Inclusion is central to our curriculum design. We prioritise early identification of need, adaptive teaching, targeted intervention and personalised support so that every child can access learning alongside their peers. Specialist provision, including The Hive and The Nest, supports pupils with SEMH, communication and language, and additional learning needs, helping them develop independence, emotional regulation and confidence so they can successfully reintegrate into class and thrive within the wider curriculum.

 

Overarching Aims of our Curriculum - Golden Threads

• To provide high quality learning experiences which equip all children with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve well across the full curriculum

• To create a nurturing, warm and inclusive learning environment where every child feels safe, valued and able to thrive

• To promote well-being, self-regulation and positive mental health to enhance children’s life skills

• To develop children’s oracy, language and vocabulary so that all learners, particularly those with communication needs, can express themselves confidently

• To develop cultural capital by widening children’s cultural awareness and understanding of diverse ways of life

• To raise children’s aspirations for the future by providing an exciting range of life experiences

• To respect, celebrate and explore the values and traditions of our community

Approaches to Learning:

• High learning expectations for all

• Consistent approaches to learning and behaviour

• Personalised and adaptive teaching

• Responsive teaching informed by assessment

• Inclusion for all and removal of barriers to learning

• Systematic phonics teaching and reading for pleasure

• Talk for Writing

• Promotion of Zones of Regulation and emotional wellbeing

• Pupil responsibilities and independence

• High quality resources and purposeful environments

• Enrichment opportunities, visits and community links

• Strong parent partnership

As a result of these approaches, children achieve well, enjoy their lessons and have a wide range of experiences during their time at our school. When they leave our school, children are well prepared for the next stage of their education, confident in who they are, and able to make a positive contribution to their community.