Curriculum

Empowering Every Child to Flourish

At Woodland Primary Academy, we believe that every child deserves the very best start in life. Our curriculum is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning, nurture individual talents and ensure every child develops the knowledge, skills and character needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We are proud to offer a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that enables all pupils to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Through engaging learning experiences, high expectations and a commitment to inclusion, we ensure every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide every child with the best possible start in life by creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment that champions excellence in inclusion and SEND provision.

We are dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning, empowering children to discover their full potential and equipping them with the skills, knowledge and values needed to make a positive impact on our world.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a leading primary school that provides every child with the best possible start in life, fostering a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where they can discover their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

We are committed to achieving outstanding academic outcomes whilst ensuring excellence in inclusion and SEND support. Through innovative teaching, rich learning experiences and a strong values-led culture, we encourage children to become confident, resilient and independent learners.

Our curriculum promotes a deep appreciation of the outdoors and the natural world, supports children's mental health and wellbeing, and strengthens their understanding of the communities and world around them.

We want every child to leave Woodland Primary Academy as a confident, emotionally resilient and responsible young person, equipped with strong reading, writing and mathematical skills and ready to make a positive contribution to society.

Our Values

Everything we do is underpinned by our five core values:

Honesty - Being truthful, trustworthy and taking responsibility for our actions.

Kindness - Treating others with care, respect, compassion and understanding.

Curiosity - Asking questions, exploring ideas and developing a love of discovery.

Resilience - Persevering through challenges and learning from mistakes.

Responsibility - Taking ownership of our learning, behaviour and contribution to our community.

These values are woven throughout our curriculum, assemblies, enrichment opportunities, relationships and daily school life.

Curriculum Intent

Our curriculum is designed to ensure that every child:

Develops a secure foundation of knowledge and skills across all subjects.
Achieves highly and makes strong progress from their individual starting points.
Becomes a confident, articulate and independent learner.
Develops creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Builds cultural capital through a wide range of enriching experiences.
Understands and respects different cultures, beliefs and perspectives.
Develops the personal qualities needed to thrive in modern Britain and beyond.
Embodies our values of honesty, kindness, curiosity, resilience and responsibility.
Is fully prepared for the next stage of education and lifelong learning.

Curriculum Implementation

Our curriculum is carefully designed and sequenced to ensure knowledge and skills build progressively from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Year 6.

High-Quality Teaching

Our teachers use evidence-informed approaches to deliver engaging and ambitious lessons that challenge, support and inspire every learner.

Inclusive Practice

We are committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with SEND and additional needs, can access the full curriculum and achieve success.

Reading at the Heart

Reading is central to our curriculum. Through high-quality texts, structured reading provision and rich language experiences, we develop confident and enthusiastic readers.

Meaningful Learning Experiences

Learning is enhanced through educational visits, visitors, outdoor learning opportunities, performances, practical investigations and real-world experiences that bring learning to life.

Personal Development

Our PSHE, Relationships Education and enrichment opportunities help children develop confidence, resilience, emotional wellbeing and an understanding of their role in society.

Assessment for Learning

Assessment is used effectively to identify strengths, address misconceptions and ensure every child makes strong progress through the curriculum.

Curriculum Impact

By the time pupils leave Woodland Primary Academy, they will:

Have strong knowledge and understanding across the curriculum.
Be confident, resilient and independent learners.
Demonstrate excellent attitudes towards learning.
Show respect, compassion and understanding towards others.
Be prepared academically, socially and emotionally for secondary education.
Have developed the skills and character needed to become positive and responsible citizens.

Curriculum Overviews

Our curriculum overviews provide detailed information about the knowledge, skills and learning experiences for each year group throughout the academic year.

Year Groups

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6

Please select the relevant year group below to view the curriculum overview.

Religious Education (RE)

Religious Education is an important part of our curriculum and plays a key role in developing children's understanding of the diverse world in which they live.

Through RE, pupils explore a range of religions, beliefs and worldviews, encouraging respect, tolerance, critical thinking and thoughtful discussion. Children are supported to ask meaningful questions, consider different perspectives and develop an understanding of both religious and non-religious beliefs.

Withdrawal from Religious Education

Under Section 71 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child, either wholly or partly, from Religious Education lessons.

We believe that RE makes a valuable contribution to pupils' personal development and understanding of diversity. However, we recognise and respect the rights of parents to make decisions regarding their child's participation.

Parents wishing to discuss withdrawal from Religious Education are encouraged to contact the school. Alternative supervision arrangements will be made where appropriate, although schools are not required to provide alternative RE teaching.

Contact Us

We value strong partnerships between home and school and welcome any questions about our curriculum.

If you would like further information about any aspect of the curriculum, including individual subjects, progression, assessment or Religious Education, please:

Email: office@woodlandprimaryacademy.org

Contact your child's class teacher directly through the usual school communication channels.

We look forward to working together to ensure that every child at Woodland Primary Academy is truly empowered to flourish.