Intent

At Ilchester Community Primary School, we aim to provide a meaningful and progressive curriculum that is relevant to our children, enabling them to engage in learning experiences that evolve to reflect the current times and encompass our community. Our curriculum is firmly rooted in the values of our school:

Equity 

Equity is a key driver in all that we do at Ilchester. As a school, we are firm in our belief that everyone can achieve and should be fully supported to reach their goals. We recognise that, in order to reach the same goal, whether this be age-related expectations in maths or riding a bike without pedals, different children need differing levels of support and provision. We are resolute that everyone can do it and our curriculum is designed for all to succeed.

Belief

 To achieve success, children must believe in themselves and each other. Our curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for children to build their resilience, confidence, independence and subsequently a love of learning.

Bravery

Without bravery, children are unlikely to realise their full potential. The ability to take risks, with sound judgement and skill, is a crucial element of their development. Bravery provides children with the moral courage to take control, demonstrate resilience and make the right decisions.

Curiosity

Fostering curious children who ask ‘why’ and ‘how’ is essential for success. We aim to inspire our children to be excited about learning, eager for knowledge, and motivated to explore questions such as ‘what if...’. This is endorsed by creating opportunities to develop their life experiences and extend their cultural capital.

Kindness

We believe that developing kindness and responsibility in children is just as important as developing academic skills. Children should be supported to recognise their impact on the local and wider community; learning to respect each other and the environment, whilst nurturing diversity and individuals’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural growth.

Aspiration

Aspiration drives our children to reach for the stars, and this is central to our curriculum design. We inspire children to set high goals and work diligently towards their dreams, fostering a sense of purpose and determination. Our curriculum ensures they are equipped to succeed in all areas of life

Implementation

We aim to ensure that all children leave Ilchester Community Primary with a board knowledge foundation, rooted in the National Curriculum and EYFS Framework, to support their educational development.

We use nationally recognised tools and research to teach subjects, including Little Wandle for phonics.

To equip our children with subject-specific skills, ensuring they develop into the scientists, historians, geographers, musicians, and artists of tomorrow.

To support all children in reaching their full potential by addressing their diverse strengths, abilities, and interests. We ensure that every learner can access their learning through careful scaffolding, which may involve differentiating tasks, outcomes, levels of support, resources, and the place or pace of the lesson.

To develop each child’s own moral values and spiritual awareness.

Shown below are crib sheets that are used as a sequence of learning for our core and foundation subjects.

Impact - Progression and Delivery

Using the EYFS Statutory Framework and National Curriculum, age-appropriate progression in knowledge and skills for each core and foundation subject has been identified and mapped out. In order to ensure that progression and balance is maintained, programmes of study are developed into medium-term plans. These plans for foundation subjects, science and English, are delivered using a 2-year rolling programme.

By placing our school values at the heart of our curriculum, we ensure that children leave Ilchester equipped with the attitudes and qualities needed to be responsible members of the diverse communities in which they will live and work. In essence, children leave Ilchester as 'good people'.