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At Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, our curriculum is shaped by our Christian vision and our commitment to inclusion, equity and high expectations for every child. It is broad, balanced and carefully sequenced from EYFS to Year 6, ensuring that pupils build knowledge, skills and vocabulary securely over time. Learning builds on what pupils already know, with regular opportunities to revisit and apply their understanding.

Strong subject leadership, clear progression maps and the consistent use of knowledge organisers support effective teaching and learning. Teachers adapt learning thoughtfully so that pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those with EAL can access the same ambitious curriculum, with scaffolding and support matched to need.

The impact of our curriculum is seen in pupils’ engagement, their growing independence and their ability to talk confidently about their learning across subjects. Enrichment opportunities, including Forest School, outdoor learning, educational visits and involvement in the local community, strengthen pupils’ cultural capital and personal development. Leaders and governors monitor the curriculum through learning walks, book looks, pupil voice and subject leader reviews, using this information to refine practice and ensure continual improvement.

Our approach to topic-based learning

Our topic-based approach immerses children in engaging learning that sparks curiosity and encourages them to explore, question and discover. Each topic begins with a carefully planned ‘hook’ to capture children’s interest. This might be a mystery object, a story, a visitor, an educational visit or a practical experience that introduces the topic and gives children a meaningful starting point for their learning.

Topics create purposeful links between subjects where these enrich understanding, while maintaining clear progression in each subject’s knowledge, skills and vocabulary. Our curriculum is planned to cover the requirements of the National Curriculum, with subjects also taught separately where appropriate.

We believe children learn well when they can use their imagination and apply their learning in engaging contexts. Throughout each topic, children have opportunities to solve problems, think creatively, investigate questions and communicate what they have learned. This helps them make connections, deepen their understanding and develop confidence as learners.