The following information outlines our whole school curriculum - if you should require more detailed information please contact the school office on 02104 527484 where you will be signposted to the relevant member of staff.

Alternatively click on the link below where you will find detailed information about the National Curriculum.

DfE Website

Curriculum Accessibility for Equality and SEND

At Christ Church Ainsworth Primary School all class teachers are responsible for providing a curriculum that is suitable for all pupils in the class, including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) with support from the SENDCo. 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 by clicking the link below:

Special Educational Needs and Disability

Our School Curriculum

At Christ Church Ainsworth Primary School, from the moment our children set foot through the Nursery until the day they leave , we strive to provide them with the best possible foundations to reach their full potential.

We follow the National Curriculum, ensuring that every child develops a strong knowledge base while also enjoying a rich variety of hands-on, exciting learning experiences. From immersive activities that bring subjects to life to opportunities for exploration beyond the classroom, we create an engaging environment where curiosity thrives.

Beyond academic success, we nurture values, life skills, and character traits that will empower our children to build a bright future.

What do the Three ‘I’s of Our Curriculum Look Like?

Intent

We want our pupils to:

• know about the world in which we live (including the local and wider communities) and also the events that have shaped it in the past to make it what it is today.
• have the skills and knowledge to take advantage of the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences throughout their school career and in later life.
• achieve the best possible outcomes.

• to be ready for the next stage of their education.
• work hard and to the very best of their ability.
• read often and with fluency (age appropriate).
• reach their goals.
• be aspirational.
• become lifelong learners.
• be proud to be part of the Christ Church Ainsworthcommunity and understand thei rplace in  the wider world.

Our curriculum allows children to retain knowledge and vocabulary. It is not merely a set of facts for children to learn and then forget. It is carefully designed and planned in such a way that knowledge will be stored in children’s long-term memories, so that they can build on it and use it later in life.

Challenging opportunities to apply knowledge are embedded throughout our curriculum. Progressively planned learning enables children to constantly apply prior knowledge and build upon it.

We ensure that all children gain a wealth of experiences beyond learning facts in the classroom. We want our curriculum to inspire children to want to learn more, to provoke children’s intellectual curiosity and to create experiences of awe and wonder. 

Vocabulary is at the heart of our curriculum. We are consciously aware of gaps in pupils’ vocabulary and strive, through our curriculum, to allow all children to become confident and fluent with an extensive range of powerful vocabulary.

Implementation

We expect our teachers to:

• To be highly skilled and have good subject knowledge.
• To adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
• To help all learners remember key ideas and concepts for long term use.
• To prepare all children for life in modern Britain with an appreciation of their local community and the world at large.
• To expose all children to memorable experiences.
• To create an environment where pupils can focus on learning; an environment where all children can grow.
• To challenge all learners.
• To develop the children of today to be the successful and productive citizens of the future.

Impact

Children can confidently recall key knowledge from current and previous areas of learning.

Children can confidently apply knowledge to their learning.

Children are confident using and applying high-level vocabulary.

Children are independent learners.

Children are articulate and confident to talk about a wide range of topics.

Children demonstrate many high-level skills, such as analysis, reflection and empathy through written and spoken tasks.

Children enjoy learning and are excited and inspired to learn new things.

Knowledge is retained in children’s long-term memories.

Children are well-rounded individuals who understand the importance of British values.

Children have excellent attitudes to learning.

Children show self-awareness when forming their own ideas and beliefs.

Children show respect for all and value difference and diversity.

Children are open-minded to learn and gain new ideas.

Children demonstrate appreciation and wonder of the world they live in.