Curriculum Overview

Intent

At Wheatfield Primary School, we are committed to providing a knowledge-rich curriculum that engages, excites and motivates all children. Our curriculum is designed to inspire high aspirations and nurture resilient, independent learners who embrace challenges, develop a love of learning and strive to achieve their full potential.

We believe that every child should develop fully as an individual, both academically and personally. Our curriculum enables children to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to become successful historians, scientists, artists, geographers, writers and mathematicians. Through carefully sequenced learning, children build upon prior knowledge, revisit key concepts and develop mastery over time, ensuring that there is no ceiling to learning.

Reading lies at the heart of our curriculum. We aim for all children to be immersed in high-quality literature, from classic texts to contemporary works that reflect the diverse world around them and the communities they belong to. Alongside reading, vocabulary development and oracy are central to our curriculum. Children are explicitly taught ambitious vocabulary and the etymology of words, enabling them to communicate confidently and deepen their understanding across all subjects.

Our teaching is underpinned by Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction, deep learning and mastery approaches. Learning is carefully scaffolded so that all children can access the curriculum, develop confidence and become increasingly independent learners and problem-solvers. Through a strong emphasis on growth mindset and resilience, children learn to persevere, challenge themselves and view mistakes as opportunities for learning.

At Wheatfield, we recognise the intrinsic link between deep learning, positive relationships and wellbeing. We provide a welcoming, stimulating, happy and safe environment where every child feels valued and supported. Through our nurturing ethos, children develop respect for themselves, others and the world around them whilst being surrounded by skilled adults who enable them to thrive and prepare for the opportunities and challenges of modern life.

Our curriculum extends far beyond the classroom. We enrich learning through workshops, performances, educational visits, residential experiences and wider opportunities that broaden horizons and enhance cultural capital. We are committed to ensuring that every child has access to experiences that inspire ambition and help them understand their place within the local, national and global community.

We continually review and refine our curriculum to ensure it reflects the changing world around us and prepares children to thrive. Our aim is that children leave Wheatfield as knowledgeable, curious, confident and respectful young people with a lifelong love of learning, a strong sense of community and the skills, character and aspirations needed for their next stage of education and beyond.

Implementation

Our curriculum offer can be found below, which outlines the curriculums which we use for each of our subjects. Our carefully chosen curriculums have been selected in order to ensure we build upon key knowledge and skills that are explicitly taught to the children. Please read our individual subject pages to find out more about our curriculum intent, implementation and impact for each subject area. 

Maths	Years 1 - 3 White Rose Maths Years 4- 6 - GLF Maths Curriculum
English - Writing	Essential Writing
English - Reading	CUSP Guided Reading
English - Phonics	Little Wandle
English- transcription	Letter join
Science	GLF Curriculum
Spanish	Bespoke Spanish Curriculum
PSHE	Jigsaw
R.E	Wokingham RE Syllabus
Computing	Kapow
Music	Kapow
Design and Technology	GLF Curriculum
Art and Design	GLF Curriculum
History	GLF Curriculum
Geography	GLF Curriculum
P.E	Primary P.E Planning

Impact

The impact of our Curriculum is shown in a number of different ways which is demonstrated specifically on each subject page as well as through our pupil voice feedback and our school results.