Our Curriculum Principles

"Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum which is broad and balanced. Leaders ensure that the key knowledge that pupils need to learn is set out clearly in all subjects from early years to Year 4. The new curriculum for foundation subjects has raised expectations of what pupils should know and understand."

Ofsted 2023

At Heathwood we aim to encourage and support every child to develop the personal qualities, attitudes, skills, knowledge and concepts necessary to reach their full potential and to succeed  both now and in the future as happy members of society.

Intent

Our project-based curriculum is firmly rooted in the 2014 National Curriculum and is designed to provide a broad, balanced, and engaging education for all pupils. Through meaningful learning experiences, we aim to enable children to develop new knowledge and skills, build on prior learning, revisit and consolidate key concepts, and embed essential skills that support long-term success. Our curriculum reflects our school vision to 'Learn Together and Have Fun', ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Our curriculum also promotes the spiritual, moral, social, cultural, and physical development of all children at Heathwood. It prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of later life, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become confident, responsible, and active members of society.

Implement

At Heathwood, we provide an engaging, project-based curriculum that is carefully designed to be relevant to the age, stage of development, and interests of our pupils. The curriculum is coherently planned to ensure progression and continuity across all year groups, while providing opportunities for creativity, individuality, and imagination.

Teachers use a range of evidence-informed pedagogical approaches to ensure learning is inclusive, engaging, and accessible for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Curriculum planning is purposeful, inspiring, and memorable, and, where appropriate, is enriched through educational visits, visitors, and real-life learning experiences that enhance pupils' understanding and engagement.

Impact

At Heathwood, we promote a culture of high expectations and a 'no ceilings' approach to achievement, ensuring that every child is encouraged and supported to reach their full potential. We foster independence by enabling pupils to take increasing responsibility for their own learning and by developing metacognitive strategies that help them to reflect on how they learn, monitor their progress, and identify effective approaches to learning.

Our pupils are motivated, resilient, and enthusiastic learners who understand what is expected of them and approach learning with confidence and determination. From the earliest stages of their education, children are encouraged to develop independence, perseverance, and a positive attitude towards challenge. Through this approach, they develop a lifelong love of learning and make strong progress across the curriculum.

For more information about our curriculum, please see the detailed documents below:

   Heathwood Curriculum

Click to view Class R Page & Curriculum

Click to view Class 1 Page & Curriculum

Click to view Class 2 Page & Curriculum

Click to view Class 3 Page & Curriculum

Click to view Class 4 Page & Curriculum

Music Development Plan

Curriculum Progression of skills documents can be viewed at school.

Remote Learning 
In the event of school closure we will revert to remote learning and the sharing of our education through the padlet. Information on accessing the padlet will be sent out at the time of closure. In the event of an individual requiring access to remote learning, this would be dealt with in the first instance by the Class Team.