Shiney Row Primary School

 

 

Our Promotion Of British Values In School

Reading Schemes And Phonics Programs

 

Curriculum Introduction

At Shiney Row Primary School, our curriculum is designed to ensure that every child can succeed within an inclusive, ambitious and supportive learning environment. Rooted in strong foundational knowledge and essential skills, our curriculum equips pupils with the understanding, competencies and confidence they need to thrive as independent learners. Carefully sequenced and evidence‑informed, it allows children to build secure knowledge over time while also developing the skills required to question, analyse, create and problem‑solve.

Our approach follows a spiral curriculum model, where both skills and knowledge are introduced and revisited with increasing depth as pupils progress. This enables children to strengthen schema, deepen understanding and apply learning flexibly across subjects.

To support strong progression, subjects are deliberately sequenced so that new skills and content build on what pupils already know, reducing cognitive load and helping them move confidently towards clearly defined end points.

Regular retrieval opportunities—through spaced practice, questioning and application in new contexts—help pupils transfer both knowledge and skills into long‑term memory.

Inclusion is central to our curriculum design. Adaptive teaching approaches, scaffolds and environments are planned to ensure every child can access learning, participate fully and make sustained progress. National guidance emphasises that inclusive practice requires adaptable teaching, collaboration and removal of barriers to learning principles that underpin our curriculum ethos.

Through this cohesive, inclusive and balanced approach, the Shiney Row curriculum develops the knowledge children need to understand the world and our locality, alongside the skills that help them think critically, communicate effectively and act creatively. This ensures all pupils are well‑prepared for future learning and confident in their ability to succeed.